Moore County Inmate Population

The Moore County inmate population includes all people currently held in the county detention facility. The Moore County Sheriff's Office in Carthage manages the jail and keeps records on every person who is booked in. You can search for current detainees by contacting the sheriff's office or by using online state tools. Whether you need bond details, charge information, or want to confirm someone is in custody, this page shows you how to access inmate population data for Moore County. Use the search tools below to get started.

Moore County Sheriff's Office

The Moore County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. It covers all unincorporated areas and assists the towns of Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, and Carthage. The office runs the county detention center, which holds people who have been arrested and are waiting for trial or serving short sentences.

The screenshot below shows the Moore County Sheriff's Office website, where you can find contact details and information about jail services.

The detention center in Moore County books thousands of people each year. Staff log every arrest with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. This data becomes part of the public record under North Carolina law.

Search Moore County Inmate Population

To look up someone in the Moore County jail, call the sheriff's office at (910) 947-2931. Staff can confirm if a person is in custody. Give them the full name and date of birth. They may share the charges and bond amount over the phone.

The NC Offender Search portal covers people who have moved from county jail to a state prison. This free database has records going back to 1972. It does not include people held at the Moore County detention center, only those in the state system. Use it to track inmates who have been sentenced and transferred.

Court records for Moore County cases are available through the NC eCourts system. You can look up case details, hearing dates, and outcomes by searching with a name or case number. The NC Courts website has full instructions on how to get copies of court documents.

Note: The online court system may not show the most recent filings if they have not yet been entered by the clerk.

Public Records and Moore County Jail

Jail records in Moore County are public documents. Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes defines public records as any material made by a government agency during the course of public business. Booking logs, inmate rosters, and charge sheets all fall under this law. You do not need to give a reason to ask for them.

Private data is kept out of public view. This includes social security numbers, medical files, and certain investigation details. But the basics are open to anyone. Names, dates, charges, and bond information can be obtained from the Moore County jail. Staff must provide records as quickly as they can under state law.

For state-level inmate records, the NCDAC public records office handles requests. They cover people in state prison, not in county jails. For Moore County jail data, always contact the sheriff's office first.

Moore County Bond Information

A magistrate sets the bond after an arrest in Moore County. The amount depends on the charge, the person's criminal history, and the risk of them not showing up for court. Some charges carry a set bond schedule. Others require a hearing before a judge.

Ways to post bond in Moore County include:

• Cash bond paid to the Clerk of Superior Court
• Bail bondsman who charges a non-refundable fee
• Property bond backed by real estate in the county
• Unsecured bond for low-level charges
• Written promise to appear as ordered by a judge

After bond is posted, the release process at the Moore County jail can take a few hours. Staff must verify the payment, update the records, and complete the paperwork. Call ahead to get the current bond amount before visiting the courthouse.

Inmate Population Alerts

Victims of crime in Moore County can sign up for automatic alerts through NC SAVAN. This state program sends phone calls, emails, or app notices when an inmate's status changes. You get alerts for releases, transfers, and escapes. Call 1-877-627-2826 to register at no cost.

NC SAVAN works for both county and state inmates. For Moore County, this is one of the best ways to stay up to date without having to call the jail. The system is available in more than 100 languages. Your registration stays private.

Note: NC SAVAN covers all jails and prisons in North Carolina, not just those in Moore County.

Court Cases in Moore County

Every inmate in the Moore County jail has at least one case pending in court. The Clerk of Superior Court in Carthage manages all case files. You can get plain copies or certified copies of court documents from this office.

Certified copies cost $25 with Form AOC-CR-314. Plain copies are cheaper. Records from the clerk only cover cases filed in Moore County. For a broader search, use the NC eCourts portal or contact the SBI for a statewide criminal history check. The SBI charges $14 for a personal record review. Moore County court records go back many years and are open to the public.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Moore County. Each one has its own jail and keeps separate inmate population records. Be sure to search the correct county.