Johnston County NC Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Johnston County, North Carolina · Current jail, recent arrests, court cases and record relief
Search a Johnston County Arrest and Follow It Through Court
Johnston County provides two useful Sheriff searches: a live current-inmate lookup and a recent-arrest database. Neither replaces the criminal court record.
Use the steps below to identify the right person, find older arrests, request the arrest report, verify bond and warrants, use jail services and determine the actual court disposition.
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An arrest record is not a conviction record.
The Sheriff’s arrest or inmate entry identifies an arrest/custody event. Always continue to the Johnston County criminal court case to learn whether the charge was filed, amended, dismissed or resulted in conviction.
Current inmate search
Live account of current Johnston County detainees.
Recent arrests
County search covers the latest 15 calendar days.
Detention Center
2879 US-70 BUS E, Smithfield.
Visits
Video only; onsite or remote through PayTel.
SBI history
$14 fingerprint-based NC Right to Review.
Which Johnston County record do you actually need?
INMATE SEARCH
Is the person jailed now?
Use the Sheriff’s live inmate search for current Johnston County Detention Center custody.
Best first search immediately after a booking.
ARREST SEARCH
Was there a recent arrest?
Search recent Sheriff arrest records by name or the county’s recent date-range search.
The county backend currently covers 15 calendar days.
AGENCY REPORT
What did the officer report?
Request the incident or arrest report from JCSO, Clayton Police, Smithfield Police or whichever agency investigated.
The jail does not automatically own the police narrative.
NC eCOURTS
What happened to the charge?
Use Smart Search for the filed criminal case, hearings, events and disposition.
This is the key step for verifying the outcome.
NC SBI
What appears statewide?
Use SBI Right to Review for your own fingerprint-supported North Carolina criminal history.
Different from a Johnston County jail search.Search current Johnston County Detention Center inmates
The current Johnston County Sheriff website describes its inmate search as a live account of current inmates.
Open the current Sheriff Inmate Search
Use the Sheriff’s own 2026 website rather than a private inmate directory.
Open Johnston County Inmate Search
Search the legal surname
Start broadly if the middle name or suffix is uncertain.
Open every plausible match
A common name can belong to several unrelated people.
Save the booking identifier
Keep the jail identifier for calls, visits, money and records questions.
Record each charge
Do not stop after reading the first count.
Check bond and holds
Another case or warrant can affect release.
Identify the arresting agency
This tells you which agency owns the police report.
Search the related eCourts case
Verify what prosecutors actually filed.
Continue to NC eCourts
Search Johnston County arrests from the last 15 days
Johnston County’s official recent-arrest database currently covers the last 15 calendar days. The Sheriff’s newer website states that recent arrests are updated daily.
Search by name
- Open the Sheriff Arrest Search.
- Enter the surname.
- Add the first name to narrow results.
- Open possible matches.
- Match arrest date and identifiers.
Search by date
- Use the county recent-arrest page.
- Enter beginning date.
- Enter ending date.
- Both dates must fall within the latest 15-calendar-day window.
- Dates use MM/DD/YYYY format.
How to find an arrest older than 15 days
Search the Johnston court case first
Older criminal cases can remain available through NC eCourts even when they are no longer in the recent-arrest search.
Identify the arresting agency
Use the court record, citation or known incident location.
Request the arrest or incident report
Contact JCSO only if JCSO created the report.
Use the Johnston County public-record request when appropriate
Select the responsible department and describe the exact record.
Open Johnston County Public Records Request
For a formal county criminal-history search
Request a certified single-county search from the Clerk of Superior Court.
Understand the jail and arrest fields before interpreting them
| Field | What it means | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking / inmate ID | Identifies the detention record. | Final court charge. | Save for jail services. |
| Arrest date | Date associated with the arrest event. | Date the alleged offense occurred. | Compare with incident report. |
| Arresting agency | Agency responsible for the arrest. | That JCSO owns the report. | Request report from that agency. |
| Booking charge | Allegation entered during processing. | Final prosecution charge. | Check eCourts. |
| Bond | A judicial release condition. | Paying it clears all holds. | Verify every case and warrant. |
| Hold | Another matter may prevent release. | Local bond alone releases person. | Ask which court or agency owns hold. |
| Release | County custody ended. | Criminal case was dismissed. | Check disposition. |
| Mugshot | Booking photograph when available. | Guilt or identity alone. | Match DOB/booking/case. |
Confirm the correct person before using a Johnston County arrest result
First and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Arrest date matches known event
Arresting agency is plausible
Booking number matches jail record
Court case follows same arrest
Charge timeline is consistent
Do not identify someone from a name or mugshot alone.
Match at least two independent identifiers before publishing allegations, sending money or making an important decision.
Why the Johnston County search may show no record
Booking is still processing
Intake, identification and medical screening can delay a new inmate entry.
Person was released
The live inmate search is for current inmates.
Arrest is more than 15 days old
The county recent-arrest search has a limited 15-calendar-day window.
Different spelling or alias
Try surname-only, maiden name, suffix or known alias.
Another county holds the person
Search where booking actually occurred.
No continued jail custody
A citation, summons or fast release can still produce a court case.
Person transferred to NC state custody
Search Adult Correction after state transfer.
Record was expunged or restricted
Protected records are not handled like ordinary public adult records.
Custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently being processed, held at Johnston County Detention Center, released or transferred?
The agency that arrests or investigates usually owns the report
| Situation | Likely record holder | Best identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff deputy made arrest | Johnston County Sheriff | JCSO report / arrest information |
| Smithfield Police arrest | Smithfield Police | Police incident number |
| Clayton Police arrest | Clayton Police | Police report number |
| State Highway Patrol arrest | NC State Highway Patrol | Trooper/citation/report information |
| Court disposition | Johnston County Clerk of Superior Court | Court case number |
| 911 call recording | Johnston County 911 Communications | Date, time, address, caller information |
Johnston County 911 specifically states that it cannot provide police reports written by responding officers. Those reports must be requested from the responding law-enforcement agency.
Request a Johnston County Sheriff report without making the request too broad
JCSO Incidents and Arrest Reports
Phone: 919-989-5010
Phone: 919-989-5010
Confirm JCSO is the correct agency
If a town police department created the report, send the request there instead.
Identify the exact event
Use full name, incident date, approximate time and location.
Add every identifier you have
Include arrest number, booking information and court case number.
Name the specific document
Ask for the releasable arrest report, incident report or specifically identified record.
Request electronic delivery when possible
This can simplify fulfillment and reduce unnecessary paper.
Ask for any cost estimate before processing
Especially when requesting audio, video, photographs or a large file.
Use the county public-record form when appropriate
Choose the correct department and provide a focused description.
Submit Johnston County public-record request
Copy-ready report request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number] and criminal case number [number]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount] and identify the basis for any withheld or redacted material.
Need the 911 call too?
Johnston County 911 states that a separate request is required for each address and that completion takes at least five business days, excluding weekends.
Find the filed charges and final Johnston County court result
Johnston County uses North Carolina eCourts. Public users can search publicly available case information in Portal without registering.
Open NC eCourts Portal
Open eCourts Portal
Choose Smart Search
Smart Search provides the detailed Case Summary / Register of Actions.
Search the case number first
It is more reliable than a name-only search.
If necessary, search the defendant name
Use accurate spelling and compare possible matches.
Open Advanced Filtering Options
Filter the location to Johnston County and the case type to Criminal Actions.
Compare the booking date
Match the case filing and charge to the arrest event.
Read Case Events
Follow the chronological history of the criminal proceeding.
Check Hearings
Confirm court dates and locations rather than relying on old paperwork.
Read every Disposition
One count may be dismissed while another results in a plea or conviction.
Go to the Clerk for certified proof
Portal should not be substituted for an official certified background check or certified court document.
Johnston County Courthouse
207 E. Johnston Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Clerk/Main: 919-209-5400
District Attorney: 919-209-5520
Criminal Magistrates: 919-209-5462
207 E. Johnston Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Clerk/Main: 919-209-5400
District Attorney: 919-209-5520
Criminal Magistrates: 919-209-5462
District Court versus Superior Court
District Court
Misdemeanors and infractions are handled primarily in District Court. Felony cases also can begin there for pretrial proceedings.
Superior Court
More serious felony matters and felony trials proceed in Superior Court.
Get a formal Johnston County criminal background check
Certified single-county search
- Request through Johnston County Clerk of Superior Court.
- Use Form AOC-CR-314.
- Current fee: $25.
- Checks Johnston County court records only.
- Available for yourself or another person.
Free courthouse search
- Use a public-access computer in a Clerk’s Office.
- Search yourself or another person.
- Search can be statewide.
- No search fee.
- Printing may cost extra.
- Result is not certified.
NC Judicial Branch specifically states that people conducting background checks should use the Clerk’s Office rather than treating eCourts Portal as a formal background-check service.
Johnston County does not confirm warrant status by telephone
The current Johnston County Sheriff FAQ states that warrant status is not disclosed over the phone.
Search the criminal case first
Look in eCourts for warrant-related events tied to a known case.
Read the latest event
An older order for arrest can later be served, recalled or resolved.
For current Sheriff warrant information, go in person
JCSO directs people to bring valid identification.
Use the current Sheriff location
2875 US-70 BUS E, Smithfield, NC 27577.
If the warrant concerns you, consider contacting counsel
A lawyer can explain surrender, court appearance and bond issues.
Johnston County Sheriff
2875 US-70 BUS E
Smithfield, NC 27577
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Criminal Process Inquiries: 919-989-5772
2875 US-70 BUS E
Smithfield, NC 27577
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Criminal Process Inquiries: 919-989-5772
Do not confront or attempt to detain another person.
Court and warrant information can change quickly.
Confirm every Johnston County case before paying for release
Written promise
No money is required in advance; defendant promises to appear.
Custody release
Release to a person or organization agreeing to supervise the defendant.
Unsecured bond
No advance payment, but money may become owed after failure to appear.
Secured bond
Money or approved security must be provided before release.
Confirm the inmate
Have the full name and booking information.
List every active charge
Do not assume one displayed amount covers everything.
Ask about outside holds
Another county or court can prevent immediate release.
Confirm the newest release order
Bond can be reviewed at later court hearings.
Ask the jail or magistrate how to post the bond
North Carolina procedures can vary by county and bond type.
For a professional bondsman, verify county authorization
A bondsman can be authorized in one NC county but not another.
Find authorized Johnston County bondsmen
Get premium and collateral terms in writing
A professional bondsman’s premium generally is a fee and normally is not returned when the case ends.
Keep all receipts and bond papers
You may need them later to resolve refund or forfeiture questions.
North Carolina domestic-violence rule:
there is not an automatic mandatory 48-hour jail stay. For certain qualifying domestic-violence arrests, only a judge may set release conditions during the first 48 hours; if a judge has not acted by then, a magistrate may set conditions.
Contact the Johnston County Public Defender
Johnston County has a dedicated Public Defender Office in Defender District 13.
Johnston County Public Defender
120 South Third Street, Room 144
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: 919-209-5570
120 South Third Street, Room 144
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: 919-209-5570
Search the criminal case
Confirm the case number and next appearance.
Ask whether counsel has already been appointed
The Public Defender Office can help identify representation.
If no lawyer is appointed, request counsel through the court
Financial eligibility and the type of charge affect appointed representation.
Complete the required indigency paperwork
NC criminal cases commonly use an Affidavit of Indigency when appointed counsel is requested.
Do not discuss defense strategy during ordinary jail communications
Personal calls, e-messages and social visits should not be assumed confidential.
Get safety help, court assistance and release notifications
For an emergency, call 911
For non-emergency Sheriff assistance use 919-989-5000.
Keep the report and criminal case numbers
These help law enforcement and court staff locate the correct matter.
Contact the District Attorney after charges are filed
DA offices use victim/witness staff to communicate with crime victims.
Register with NC SAVAN
Receive custody-status information and available notifications.
Open NC SAVAN
For domestic or sexual violence, use local victim resources
Johnston County Sheriff identifies Harbor as a local resource with a 24-hour crisis line.
Important Johnston County victim contacts
District Attorney: 919-209-5520
Sheriff: 919-989-5010
Sheriff Non-Emergency: 919-989-5000
Harbor 24-hour crisis line: 919-631-5478
District Attorney: 919-209-5520
Sheriff: 919-989-5010
Sheriff Non-Emergency: 919-989-5000
Harbor 24-hour crisis line: 919-631-5478
Johnston County social visitation is video only
Do not use the old downtown-jail visitation instructions.
The current 2026 Sheriff Detention Center FAQ states that visits are by video only, onsite or remote, through PayTel.
Confirm the person is still in Johnston County custody
Recheck the live inmate search before creating or funding an account.
Create a PayTel Family & Friends account
Johnston County changed from Securus to PayTel.
Create PayTel account
Complete account approval
Valid state or federal photographic identification is required.
Select the correct Johnston County inmate
Match the inmate identity carefully before requesting a visit.
Request the visit at least 72 hours in advance
The current Sheriff FAQ requires the request before the intended visit date/time.
Choose onsite or remote video
Onsite video visits are conducted at the current detention facility.
Bring photo ID for onsite verification
All visitors age 18 or older need valid state or federal photo identification.
Supervise minors
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, custodian or caretaker.
| Rule | Current Sheriff instruction |
|---|---|
| Visit type | Video only — onsite or remote |
| Provider | PayTel Communications |
| Advance request | 72 hours before visit date/time |
| Visits per week | Up to three |
| Visit length | 15 minutes |
| Daily limit | One visit per day |
| Adult ID | Valid state or federal photo ID |
| Minors | Must be accompanied by responsible adult |
Onsite video visitation
Johnston County Detention Center
2879 US-70 BUS E
Smithfield, NC 27577
Johnston County Detention Center
2879 US-70 BUS E
Smithfield, NC 27577
Avoid the most common Johnston County visitation problems
Use PayTel, not an old Securus account
Allow time for PayTel account approval
Request visit at least 72 hours ahead
Use valid state/federal photo ID
Confirm current inmate before visit
Do not schedule more than one visit in a day
Keep weekly total within three visits
Minors must have qualifying adult supervision
Old Securus account?
Johnston County states that old balances, contacts and settings do not transfer to PayTel. The Sheriff directs former Securus customers to contact Securus regarding the old account.
Use JailATM or the current detention-center kiosk
The Sheriff currently permits three main deposit routes: the detention-center kiosk, JailATM online and mailed money orders.
| Method | How | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby kiosk | 2879 US-70 BUS E | Cash or credit card; kiosk fee applies. |
| JailATM online | Create account, select facility and inmate | Verify inmate carefully before payment. |
| Money order | Mail to inmate at P.O. Box 1496, Smithfield, NC 27577 | Address envelope and money order to inmate. |
Do not mail cash or checks.
Johnston County states that neither is accepted through the mail.
Current commissary / hygiene purchase limit: $140 per week.
The current Sheriff FAQ states there is no stated limit on the total amount an inmate may have in the jail account.
PayTel now handles Johnston County inmate communications
Johnston County changed its detention communication provider from Securus to PayTel. Old Securus balances and contacts do not automatically transfer.
Create a PayTel account
Open PayTel Connect
Use the receiving telephone number correctly
The account must be associated with the phone used for inmate calls.
Use prepaid service when collect calls are unavailable
PayTel can provide current account and rate information.
Use PayTel e-messaging when available
Jail staff will not relay personal messages to inmates.
Do not use ordinary calls for confidential defense strategy
Use the attorney/legal communication process for privileged matters.
PayTel Family & Friends support:
800-729-8355
800-729-8355
Use the current Johnston County inmate-mail rules
Current personal-mail address
Inmate’s Name
P.O. Box 1496
Smithfield, NC 27577
Include a return address.
Inmate’s Name
P.O. Box 1496
Smithfield, NC 27577
Include a return address.
Photos
- Up to 10 photographs.
- Maximum 5 × 7 inches.
- No nudity or sexually suggestive content.
- No gang signs or symbols.
- No drugs, alcohol, violence or offensive content.
Books
- Must come directly from publisher or bookstore.
- Softcover only.
- No hardcover.
- No spiral-bound books.
- Subject to content restrictions and inspection.
Newspapers / magazines
- Must come directly from publisher.
- Subscription delivery is permitted subject to rules.
- All material is inspected.
- Unauthorized material is returned or disposed of under facility policy.
Do not drop off personal property without Jail Administration approval.
The current Sheriff FAQ says inmate necessities are generally obtained through commissary.
Call jail medical staff before bringing medication
Do not simply bring medication to the jail
Call the medical unit first.
Use the original pharmacy container
Johnston County requires prescription medication to be in the pharmacy-provided container.
Follow medical staff instructions
The current Detention Center FAQ specifically addresses both narcotic and non-narcotic prescription medication through the medical process.
Jail Medical: 919-989-5035
Register with NC SAVAN instead of repeatedly checking the jail
NC SAVAN provides free, confidential custody-status information and notifications for county jail inmates, state prisoners, probationers and parolees.
Confirm the correct person
Use the exact name and available custody identifiers.
Register through NC SAVAN
Open NC SAVAN
Choose notification channels
Available options include phone, email and other supported electronic notifications.
Keep registration information current
Transfer or custody changes can affect notification records.
NC SAVAN 24-hour line:
1-877-627-2826
1-877-627-2826
Use NC Adult Correction after transfer from Johnston County Jail
Use Johnston County Inmate Search for
- Current county detention
- Recent local booking
- County jail services
- Pretrial jail custody
Use NC Adult Correction for
- State prison custody
- Probation
- Parole
- Post-release supervision
- Historical state-offender information back to 1972
NC Adult Correction specifically states that its records do not include ordinary county-jail records.
Get your own fingerprint-based SBI criminal history
SBI Right to Review is for reviewing your own North Carolina criminal-history record. It is not a public name-search service for obtaining another person’s full SBI file.
Open SBI Personal Review
Open SBI Right to Review
Download the current application
Use the current SBI instructions rather than an old copy from another website.
Obtain the required fingerprints
SBI’s North Carolina Right to Review is fingerprint based.
Prepare the current $14 fee
SBI accepts money order or certified check.
Do not send cash, credit-card information or a personal check
These payment methods are not accepted for this request.
Compare the SBI record with Johnston County court outcomes
Pay special attention to missing or incorrect dispositions.
NC SBI Criminal Information and Identification
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
Customer Service: 919-582-8660
Email: CIIShelp@ncsbi.gov
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
Customer Service: 919-582-8660
Email: CIIShelp@ncsbi.gov
Correct the source record before trying to fix every database
Identify the exact error
Wrong person, wrong charge, missing dismissal and duplicate arrest require different proof.
Identify which system is wrong
Compare JCSO, the arresting agency, eCourts and SBI.
Save the disputed record
Keep the URL, date, booking number, report number and case number.
Obtain controlling proof
Use a corrected police record or certified court disposition.
Correct the originating source first
A state criminal-history system can depend on information contributed by the local law-enforcement agency or court.
For your SBI record, use Right to Review
Then follow SBI’s correction/exception procedure when the state history is inaccurate.
Recheck all systems afterward
One government correction may not update every public or private database immediately.
Correction is not expunction.
Correct a record when it is inaccurate. Seek expunction when the record is accurate but may legally qualify for removal or restriction.
Choose the petition that matches the Johnston County case outcome
North Carolina uses different expunction statutes and forms for different case outcomes. Do not file a conviction petition for a dismissed arrest or a dismissed-charge form for a conviction.
Dismissed charge
AOC-CR-287
G.S. 15A-146(a) / (a1)
Not guilty / not responsible
AOC-CR-288
G.S. 15A-146(a2)
Nonviolent felony
AOC-CR-297
G.S. 15A-145.5
Nonviolent misdemeanor
AOC-CR-298
G.S. 15A-145.5
Mistaken identity
Separate NC forms apply under G.S. 15A-147.
Juvenile record
Juvenile expunction uses a separate process and form group.
Find every Johnston County case number
Use eCourts and the Clerk.
Verify every final disposition
Do not use the original jail charge as the final outcome.
Review the current NC expunction table
Match the disposition and offense to the correct statute.
Open NC expunction guidance
Download the current form
Use the official NC Judicial form library.
Open current expunction forms
Complete every required file number and charge
Follow the instruction sheet attached to the exact petition.
File with the Johnston County Clerk when Johnston is the county of charge or conviction
NC Judicial directs petitioners to the clerk in the county where the person was charged or convicted.
Pay the filing fee when required
North Carolina states that the general expunction petition fee is currently $175.
Check whether your route is fee-free
Dismissed and not-guilty cases often do not require the $175 fee unless the dismissal followed qualifying diversion or deferred prosecution.
Complete required criminal-history checks or affidavits
Requirements depend on the particular statute.
Attend a hearing when required
Some petitions can be decided from the record; others require more judicial review.
Keep the expunction order you receive
NC Judicial warns that you generally cannot obtain another copy of the granted order later because government files relating to the expunction are destroyed.
Verify public systems several weeks later
Contact the Clerk if North Carolina court-system information remains publicly visible after processing.
NC Judicial Branch states that an expunction can take several months because criminal-history checks and hearing schedules take time.
Johnston County arrest, jail and court contact board
Johnston County Detention Center
2879 US-70 BUS E
Smithfield, NC 27577
Smithfield, NC 27577
Jail Medical
Commissary / Mail / Visitation
Johnston County Sheriff
2875 US-70 BUS E
Smithfield, NC 27577
Smithfield, NC 27577
Sheriff Non-Emergency
Criminal Process
Johnston County Courthouse
207 E. Johnston Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Smithfield, NC 27577
Criminal Magistrates
District Attorney
Public Defender
NC SBI
NC SAVAN
24-hour custody-status service.
Johnston County Detention Center map
Johnston County Courthouse map
Before traveling:
confirm custody, current facility location, visit approval, courthouse hours and the office that actually holds the record you need.
What to do next based on your Johnston County situation
| Situation | Start here | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest happened today | Live inmate search | Call jail if intake still pending |
| Arrest within last 15 days | Sheriff Arrest Search | Verify eCourts case |
| Older arrest | NC eCourts | Request agency report |
| Need officer narrative | Identify arresting agency | Request incident/arrest report |
| Need final outcome | eCourts Smart Search | Obtain certified court record if required |
| Need formal county background check | Johnston County Clerk | AOC-CR-314 + $25 |
| Need current warrant status | Review court case | JCSO in person with valid ID |
| Need visit | PayTel account | Request 72 hours in advance |
| Need inmate money | Verify inmate | JailATM / kiosk / money order |
| Need release alerts | NC SAVAN | Register notification information |
| Your NC record is wrong | SBI Right to Review | Correct source and challenge state record |
| Want record removed | Verify final disposition | Choose exact NC expunction form |
Johnston County NC arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Johnston County NC arrest records?
Use the Sheriff’s current Arrest Search for recent Sheriff arrests and the live Inmate Search for present jail custody. Then verify the criminal case in NC eCourts.
How far back does the recent arrest search go?
Johnston County’s official recent-arrest search currently contains the latest 15 calendar days.
Where is the current Johnston County Detention Center?
2879 US-70 BUS E, Smithfield, NC 27577. General jail information is available at 919-989-5040.
Are Johnston County jail visits in person?
Social visitation is currently video only. Visits may be onsite or remote through PayTel.
How many video visits can an inmate have?
The current Sheriff FAQ allows three 15-minute visits each week with no more than one visit per day.
How do I put money on an inmate account?
Use the detention-center lobby kiosk, JailATM online, or mail a money order addressed to the inmate at P.O. Box 1496, Smithfield, NC 27577. Do not mail cash or checks.
How do I find a Johnston County criminal case?
Search NC eCourts Portal using Smart Search and filter to Johnston County and Criminal Actions.
Can I call the Sheriff to ask whether I have a warrant?
No. The current Sheriff FAQ says warrant status is not provided by phone. JCSO directs people seeking that information to come to the Sheriff’s Office with valid ID.
How much is my North Carolina SBI Right to Review?
The current SBI fee for the fingerprint-based North Carolina Right to Review is $14.
Can a Johnston County arrest be expunged?
Some dismissed cases, not-guilty cases and qualifying convictions can be expunged. The correct North Carolina statute and petition depend on the exact disposition and offense.
