Robeson County Detention Records

The Robeson County inmate population is tracked by the sheriff's office in Lumberton, North Carolina. Robeson County is one of the largest counties in the state by land area and has a diverse population of over 130,000 residents. The Robeson County Detention Center holds all people arrested in the county. You can find inmates, review charges, and check bond amounts through public records tools. The jail serves Lumberton, Pembroke, St. Pauls, Red Springs, and Fairmont. Use this page to learn how to search Robeson County inmate population data.

Robeson County Detention Center

The Robeson County Detention Center is run by the sheriff's office in Lumberton. The facility holds pre-trial inmates, people serving misdemeanor sentences, and those waiting for transfer to state prison. With a large county population, the Robeson County jail processes a high number of bookings each year.

Staff at the detention center work around the clock. They handle intake, housing, medical needs, and releases. Each person booked into the Robeson County jail gets fingerprinted and photographed. Their charges and bond amounts go into the system. This data forms the public record of the Robeson County inmate population. The jail must meet standards set by N.C.G.S. 153A-221. State inspectors check the facility to make sure it is run safely and in line with the law.

The state also operates the Lumberton Correctional Institution in Robeson County. This is a state prison, not the county jail. State prison records are in the NCDAC system. County jail records stay with the Robeson County Sheriff's Office.

Note: Robeson County has one of the higher jail populations in eastern North Carolina due to its size.

Search Robeson County Inmate Population

Detention center information for Robeson County is available through the Jail Exchange listing for Robeson County. This resource shows basic data about the jail and may include current inmate information. The screenshot below is from the Robeson County detention center listing.

You can also call the Robeson County jail and ask staff to check the roster. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person you want to find. Staff can tell you if the person is in custody, their charges, and their bond amount.

The NCDAC Offender Search covers people in state prisons. This free tool has records going back to 1972. It does not include Robeson County jail detainees. For local jail searches, use the resources above.

Robeson County Public Records Law

North Carolina General Statute Chapter 132 makes jail records public. Booking logs, inmate rosters, and charge data from the Robeson County jail fall under this law. Anyone can request these records without giving a reason.

The law covers all documents, papers, and electronic records made during public business. Some items are exempt. Medical records, social security numbers, and active criminal investigation files stay private. Basic inmate data like names, charges, and bond amounts are open to the public in Robeson County. For state prison records, contact the NCDAC public records office. For county jail records, reach out to the Robeson County Sheriff's Office in Lumberton.

Robeson County Court Records

Court records tie directly to the Robeson County inmate population. Each detainee has at least one active case. The Clerk of Superior Court in Robeson County stores all case files. Search by name or case number through the NC eCourts portal or at public terminals in the courthouse in Lumberton.

The NC Courts website has instructions on getting copies. Certified copies cost $25. Plain copies cost less. Records from the Robeson County clerk only show cases filed in this county. If you need a broader search, you may have to check courts in other counties.

Some Robeson County records may be in the older CIPRS system while others have moved to eCourts. Ask the clerk's staff which system has the records you need.

Victim Alerts for Robeson County

The NC SAVAN program helps crime victims in Robeson County stay informed. Call 1-877-627-2826 to register for free alerts. You get calls or emails when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes from the Robeson County jail or a state prison.

The program runs all day, every day. Notifications come in English and Spanish. Translation services cover over 100 languages. Your registration stays private. You can also use the NC SAVAN phone app to track Robeson County inmates from your mobile device.

Note: Escape alerts are sent at any hour, while other updates come between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Robeson County Bond Process

A magistrate sets bond after an arrest in Robeson County. The bond amount depends on the severity of the charges, the person's criminal record, and flight risk. You can find the bond amount through the inmate search tools or by calling the jail directly.

Options for posting bond in Robeson County include cash payment, using a bail bondsman, or putting up property as collateral. The Clerk of Superior Court in Lumberton handles cash bonds. Bondsmen charge a non-refundable fee, usually a percentage of the total bond. Property bonds require proof of ownership and a property value that covers the bond amount.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Robeson County. Each one keeps its own inmate population records in a separate jail system.