Gaston County Jail Inmate Population

Gaston County inmate population records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Gastonia, North Carolina. The Gaston County Jail has a total rated capacity of 664 inmates. Sheriff Chad Hawkins leads the office. You can search for inmates through the online database maintained by the Gaston County Sheriff's Office. The system lets you look up bookings by name, date, or booking number. Inmate population records in Gaston County are public under North Carolina law, and the Sheriff's Office provides search tools to help families and the public find people in custody. Start your search below or call the jail for help.

Gaston County Jail

The Gaston County Jail is at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Gastonia. The phone number is 704-869-6869 and the fax is 704-869-6870. The facility holds up to 664 inmates. Sheriff Chad Hawkins can be reached at 704-869-6880.

Assistant Chief Becky Cauthran serves as the Detention Commander for the Gaston County Jail. Major Jason Long is second in command. Shift Watch Commanders include Captain Adam Wilson, Captain Scott Shirley, Captain Patrick Hagans, and Captain Brian Lawrence. All can be reached through the main jail line at 704-869-6869. The Gaston County jail runs around the clock to manage the inmate population and ensure the safety of staff and inmates.

The image below shows the Gaston County Sheriff's Office website, which serves as the main source for jail and inmate population information in Gaston County.

From this site, you can access the online inmate database and other law enforcement resources for Gaston County.

Search Gaston County Inmate Records

The Gaston County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate database. You can search for inmates by name, booking date, or booking number. The search covers bookings from the current year and two years prior. This means you can find recent booking records but not older historical data through the online system.

If you need older Gaston County inmate population records, contact the Sheriff's Office at 704-866-3550. Staff can help locate records that go beyond the online search window. You can also visit the Gaston County jail in person to request information about current or past inmates.

Note: The Gaston County online inmate search only covers bookings from the current year and two years prior.

Gaston County Victim Notification

The Gaston County Sheriff's Office is linked to the NC SAVAN system. This is the Statewide Automated Victim Assistance and Notification program. It lets crime victims know when an offender's custody status changes. You can sign up by calling 877-627-2826 or by registering online at ncsavan.org.

This service is free for all victims in Gaston County and across North Carolina. You will get alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has any change in status. This is an important tool for people who need to stay informed about specific inmates in the Gaston County jail or the broader state system.

Gaston County Inmate Population and Public Records

Under North Carolina GS 132, public records created by government agencies are open to citizens. The Gaston County Sheriff's Office follows this law by providing access to inmate population data through its online database and through in-person requests. Basic information like names, charges, and booking dates is available to anyone who asks.

Protected records include medical information, mental health files, and Social Security numbers. Juvenile records have limited access as well. The Gaston County Sheriff's Office balances public access with these protections when it releases inmate data. For state-level records, you can contact the NC Department of Adult Correction or use the North Carolina Offender Search.

Court records for Gaston County cases are available through the North Carolina Courts website. These records may include case outcomes, sentencing details, and other legal filings tied to Gaston County inmates.

Gaston County Inmate Transport

Sergeant Amanda Stines leads the transportation unit at the Gaston County Jail. The unit phone is 704-869-6811 and fax is 704-862-6634. Transport runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The unit moves inmates to court, handles transfers, and manages prisoner movement for Gaston County.

Once a Gaston County inmate is transferred to a state prison, they are no longer part of the local inmate population. You would then use the state offender search to find them. If someone was recently released from the Gaston County jail, they may not appear in the online search results.

Note: The Gaston County transport unit operates on weekdays during standard business hours.

Gaston County Protective Orders and Records

Domestic Violence Protective Orders in Gaston County can be obtained on weekdays through the Domestic Violence Court Advocate at the Sheriff's Office. The address is 425 N. Marietta Street and the phone is 704-862-6682. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is no fee for this service in Gaston County.

Evening and weekend protective orders can be obtained through the Magistrate's Office at the Gaston County Sheriff's Office. The number is 704-852-3192. There is no fee, but no help with paperwork is provided outside regular hours. These orders become part of the court record and may affect an inmate's status in the Gaston County jail.

Gaston County is home to Gastonia, the county seat, and several other communities. All arrests in these areas go through the Gaston County Jail. The facility serves the entire county from one location on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Gaston County. If the arrest happened outside Gaston County, you will need to check the correct county's inmate records.