Wake County Arrest Records Search | Jail & Police Logs
Wake County, North Carolina · Arrest history, current custody, court cases and jail help
Trace a Wake County Arrest From Booking to the Final Court Result
Use CCBI for Wake County arrest history and mugshots, the Sheriff’s inmate inquiry for current custody and the North Carolina court system for the filed charges and disposition. This page also explains police reports, certified copies, bond, warrants, jail visits, mail, calls, commissary, public defenders, victim alerts, state record reviews, corrections and expunction.
WAKE RECORD ROUTER
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CCBI ARREST SEARCH
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WAKE JUSTICE CENTER
DISPOSITION
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Arrest does not mean conviction. A CCBI entry or jail booking documents an arrest or custody event. Prosecutors may change or dismiss charges, and the court may enter a not-guilty result.
Complete these four actions first
1
Check live custodySearch the Sheriff inmate inquiry using the exact legal name.
2
Save the identifiersRecord the inmate ID, docket number, charge and arresting agency.
3
Confirm release conditionsAsk whether the person has a written promise, unsecured bond, secured bond, hold or judge review.
4
Request appointed counselAsk for a public defender at the first appearance and call 919-792-5400.
Message for the arrested person: “Do not discuss the incident on an ordinary jail call. Ask for a lawyer and save all court, booking and bond paperwork.”
CCBI coverageQualifying Wake County arrests from April 27, 2007 forward.
Certified arrest recordCCBI currently charges $15 per name searched.
Certified court checkSingle-county Clerk search currently costs $25.
Criminal courthouseWake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury Street.
SBI self-reviewFingerprint-supported North Carolina review currently costs $14.
One Wake County arrest can create five different records
CCBI
Arrest history and mugshotArrest date, agency, charge, location, identifying details and booking photograph when available.
Best for Wake County arrest history from April 27, 2007.
WAKE SHERIFF
Current inmate recordCustody status, primary charge, arrest date, agency, docket number, bond and next court date.
Best for answering: Is the person held now?
ARRESTING AGENCY
Police or incident reportOfficer narrative, incident details, report number and releasable supplements.
Request from Sheriff, Raleigh Police or the correct municipal agency.
WAKE COURTS
Criminal court caseFiled charges, court dates, warrants, amended counts, dismissal, plea, judgment and sentence.
Best for proving how the case ended.
NORTH CAROLINA SBI
Fingerprint state historyA fingerprint-supported personal North Carolina criminal-history review and correction process.
Best for checking your own statewide record.
Search CCBI arrest records and mugshots
Open the official CCBI disclaimer
Accept the public-record terms before entering the search.
Open CCBI Arrest Records
Start with the last name
Use a broad surname search before adding a first or middle name.
Try spelling variations
Search hyphenated names, former surnames, suffixes and aliases.
Limit by arrest date when known
A short date range reduces same-name results.
Use the arresting agency filter
Wake County arrests can involve Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, the Sheriff or another agency.
Open the full record
Review the arrest time, location, agency, charge and photograph.
Match more than the photo
Compare age, sex, address information, arrest date and arresting agency.
Save the charge statute and description
Use them when searching the court case.
Check current custody separately
A historical CCBI arrest does not prove the person is still incarcerated.
Open current inmate inquiry
Verify the disposition in court
CCBI does not provide complete current case status or the final disposition.
Search the North Carolina court case
Coverage: The CCBI database covers qualifying arrests from April 27, 2007 forward. Minor infractions, citations and traffic matters that do not meet the fingerprint-arrest criteria are excluded.
What the CCBI result can show
Name and identifying details
Age and sex
Booking photograph when available
Arrest date and time
Arrest location
Arresting agency or officer
Charge statute and description
Residence or employer information when displayed
CCBI arrest data is not a conviction report. Do not use a mugshot or arrest allegation as proof that the person was prosecuted or found guilty.
Find someone currently held by Wake County
Open the Sheriff’s inmate inquiry
Use the Police-to-Citizen system maintained for Wake County detention records.
Search Wake County inmates
Search the exact legal name
Start with the surname when the first or middle name is uncertain.
Use available filters
The system may allow filtering by age, race, sex, primary charge, arrest date or booking agency.
Open every plausible match
Do not choose a person solely because the name is similar.
Save the inmate or booking identification
Use the number for visitation, mail, money and detention questions.
Read all charge rows
One inmate can have several court dockets, holds or release conditions.
Record the bond type and amount
A displayed amount may not clear an additional hold or another case.
Record the next court date
Verify it again through the North Carolina court-date search.
Call when the arrest is extremely recent
Booking, classification and online publication can take time.
Call Wake County Detention at 919-773-7930
Wake County Detention Center
3301 Hammond Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
Detention information: 919-773-7930
Understand Wake County arrest and inmate fields
| Field | Meaning | Does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrest date | When an agency recorded the arrest. | When the alleged offense occurred. | Compare the incident date and court filing. |
| Booking or inmate ID | A specific detention admission or custody identity. | Guilt or conviction. | Use for jail services and inquiries. |
| Booking agency | The agency connected to the jail admission. | The Sheriff wrote the police report. | Request the narrative from the named agency. |
| Primary charge | A main allegation displayed in the inmate list. | It is the only or final charge. | Open all charge and docket rows. |
| Charge description | An arrest or booking allegation. | The prosecutor filed the same offense. | Read the court charging document. |
| Docket number | The court file connected to a charge. | The matter is still pending. | Search the docket in eCourts Portal. |
| Bond type | The release condition assigned by a judicial official. | Payment guarantees immediate release. | Check all holds and conditions. |
| Bond amount | The monetary security assigned to that listed matter. | It covers every docket or detainer. | Confirm with detention or the magistrate. |
| Next court date | The next scheduled appearance known to the system. | The date cannot change. | Recheck the official court-date portal. |
| Release date | When the listed custody event ended. | The case was dismissed or resolved. | Search the court disposition. |
Verify the person before relying on the record
Full first and last names match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or date of birth matches
Arrest date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or inmate number matches
Court docket follows the same charge
Photograph supports stronger identifiers
Minimum verification rule: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a record as belonging to a specific person.
No Wake County arrest result? Check these causes
The arrest is still being processed
Fingerprinting, identification, medical screening and data entry can delay publication.
The name is recorded differently
Search a former surname, alias, hyphenated name or suffix.
The record predates April 27, 2007
Contact CCBI or the arresting agency for older qualifying arrest records.
The event was a citation or traffic matter
CCBI excludes minor infractions, citations and qualifying traffic records from its arrest database.
The person was released quickly
Search CCBI and the court even when the active inmate inquiry is blank.
The arrest occurred outside Wake County
Search the county where the person was booked.
The person entered state or federal custody
Search NC Department of Adult Correction or the federal Bureau of Prisons.
The record is confidential or expunged
Juvenile, protected and expunged matters may not appear publicly.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or 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 still being processed, held, released, transferred or listed under another spelling or identification number?
What happens after a Wake County arrest?
Investigation and arrest
The arresting agency creates the incident report, arrest paperwork and related evidence records.
Fingerprinting and CCBI processing
Qualifying arrest fingerprints and information are processed through Wake County identification systems.
Detention intake
Wake County records identity, property, medical needs, charges, dockets, warrants and release conditions.
Initial appearance
A magistrate or judge addresses release conditions and the defendant’s rights.
First appearance and counsel
Bond can be reviewed, and the defendant can request appointed counsel.
Prosecutor review
The District Attorney can proceed, amend the charge or dismiss the matter.
District or superior court
Misdemeanors generally proceed in district court; felony cases can move into superior court.
Disposition
Each charge may end through dismissal, deferred prosecution, acquittal, plea, conviction or another order.
Correction or expunction
Incorrect history can be challenged, and eligible records may later be expunged.
Request the arrest narrative from the correct agency
| Record needed | Correct office | What to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Sheriff incident or arrest report | Wake County Sheriff Records Division | Report number, date, location, name and arrest details. | Requesting a Raleigh Police report from the Sheriff. |
| Raleigh Police incident report | Raleigh Police Records Division | RPD report number, date, location and contact number. | Requesting it from CCBI because CCBI has the mugshot. |
| Cary, Apex, Garner or Wake Forest report | The municipal police department that created it | Agency report number and incident details. | Assuming Wake Sheriff owns every county arrest report. |
| Certified arrest history | CCBI | Accurate legal name and required payment. | Expecting the CCBI record to show final disposition. |
| Filed charge or disposition | Wake County Clerk of Superior Court | Court case number or accurate defendant information. | Using the police allegation as official court proof. |
Micro-step records request
Identify the arresting agency
Read the CCBI or inmate entry before submitting the request.
Identify the exact document
Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement or named supplement.
Provide the report number
Include the arrest date, location, name and court docket when known.
Request an electronic copy
Digital delivery may reduce copying and mailing work.
Set a cost limit
Ask for a written estimate before the cost exceeds a stated amount.
Ask for the reason for withholding
Request the legal basis for any denied or redacted material.
Copy-ready report request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report, probable-cause statement and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking or inmate number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the charge will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for withheld or redacted material.
Wake County Sheriff’s Office
John H. Baker Jr. Public Safety Center
330 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
General information: 919-856-6900
Raleigh Police Records
Email: police.records@raleighnc.gov
Include the report number and a phone number for follow-up.
Find the filed charge and final case outcome
North Carolina’s Portal is useful for case information and court dates. The Judicial Branch advises users performing formal background checks to use the Clerk rather than treating Portal as a certified criminal-history report.
Open the North Carolina eCourts Portal
Select the public search option.
Search North Carolina court records
Choose Wake County
Limit the jurisdiction when the case is known to be local.
Search the docket number first
The case number is safer than a common-name search.
Otherwise search the legal name
Compare birth date, filing date, charge and courthouse.
Identify district or superior court
Misdemeanors are generally handled in district court, while felony prosecutions proceed in superior court.
Find the formal charging document
Compare it with the arrest allegation.
Check amended counts
A prosecutor may add, replace, reduce or dismiss charges.
Read warrant entries in date order
An issued order for arrest may later be served, recalled or stricken.
Find the disposition for each count
Look for dismissal, deferred prosecution, not guilty, guilty plea, judgment or sentence.
Get official proof from the Clerk
Use a courthouse terminal or request the relevant court document.
Wake County Justice Center
300 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Main: 919-792-4000
Traffic, misdemeanors and felonies: 919-792-4300
Record checks, expungements and disposed cases: 919-792-4325
All Wake County criminal matters are conducted at the Justice Center. The separate Wake County Courthouse at 316 Fayetteville Street primarily handles civil matters.
Choose the correct Wake County criminal-record check
| Request | Current charge | Coverage | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free CCBI online arrest search | Free | Qualifying Wake County arrests from April 27, 2007. | Researching arrests and booking photographs. |
| Certified CCBI arrest record | $15 per name | Wake County CCBI arrest information. | Formal certified proof of the arrest record. |
| Free courthouse-terminal search | Free to search, view or email | North Carolina court criminal records available through public terminals. | Non-certified research. |
| Certified Clerk background check | $25 | Court records in one county. | Certified Wake County name search. |
| NCSBI Right to Review | $14 | Fingerprint-supported North Carolina state criminal history. | Reviewing and correcting your own record. |
| FBI Identity History Summary | $18 FBI fee | Fingerprint-supported national FBI history. | Reviewing your own national record. |
Certified Wake County court check
Download Form AOC-CR-314
Complete the criminal-record-search request accurately.
Open the official criminal-record form
Enter the full legal name
Include identifying information requested by the form.
Prepare the $25 charge
This is a single-county certified court-record search.
Submit in person or by mail
In-person payment can include cash, card, money order or certified check. Mail requests require a money order or certified check.
Do not mail cash or a personal check
Make the payment payable to Wake County Clerk of Superior Court.
Mail requests to
Clerk of Superior Court
Wake County Courthouse
P.O. Box 351
Raleigh, NC 27602-0351
Check a possible Wake County warrant safely
Identify the possible case number
Use a prior booking, citation, notice or court document.
Search the eCourts docket
Look for an order for arrest, warrant, failure to appear, service, recall or later order.
Search the official court record
Check the latest entry
Do not rely on an old warrant entry when a later order exists.
Check every jurisdiction
Raleigh, other Wake municipalities, outside counties, state agencies and federal courts maintain separate records.
Contact the Wake Clerk
Use the criminal-record line when the docket is unclear.
Call 919-792-4300
Contact a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can advise about surrender, recall, bond and the next court appearance.
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Same-name records and recalled orders can create serious mistakes.
Payment scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand using gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or a link sent by text. Independently contact the Clerk or Sheriff.
Understand the release condition before paying anyone
Written promiseThe defendant signs an agreement to return to court. No money is deposited in advance.
Custody releaseA person or organization agrees to supervise the defendant and help ensure court attendance.
Unsecured bondNo money is paid before release, but the stated amount may become owed after a failure to appear.
Secured bondCash, approved property or a surety must secure the amount before release.
Confirm the correct person
Match the legal name, birth date, inmate ID and docket number.
List every active charge
One booking can contain multiple dockets and release conditions.
Identify every hold
Another county, state agency, federal agency or probation matter can control release.
Confirm the bond type
Do not assume every displayed amount requires cash payment.
Call detention or the magistrate
Ask what must be completed for every docket.
Detention: 919-773-7930
Wake magistrates: 919-792-4900
Verify a private bondsman
Confirm the North Carolina license and obtain the premium, collateral and repayment terms in writing.
Keep every receipt
Save the bond paperwork, payer name, case number and release instructions.
Expect release processing
Staff must verify the bond, clear holds, complete paperwork and return property.
Domestic-violence cases: North Carolina does not impose an automatic full 48-hour jail hold. For certain domestic-violence arrests, only a judge may set release conditions during the first 48 hours. If a judge does not act during that period, a magistrate may set conditions afterward.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], inmate or booking number [number]. Please confirm every active docket, the release condition for each matter, all outside holds, the exact payment or surety procedure and whether electronic monitoring or another condition must be arranged before release.
Request and confirm a Wake County public defender
Person is still in custody
- Ask for appointed counsel at the first court appearance.
- Complete the financial-eligibility paperwork.
- Write down the assigned lawyer’s name.
- Do not discuss case facts over an ordinary jail call.
- Confirm the lawyer before sending documents.
Person has been released
- Check the next court date and courtroom.
- Call the Public Defender Office.
- Provide the full name and court docket.
- Ask whether counsel has been appointed.
- Update the office with a safe phone number and address.
Wake County Public Defender
Defender District 10
Phone: 919-792-5400
A public defender represents qualifying defendants in criminal cases. The lawyer does not represent family members, witnesses or victims.
Receive custody and court-event notifications
Collect the case identifiers
Have the defendant name, police report number, inmate ID and court docket.
Register with NCSAVAN
Receive available jail, prison, probation, parole and court-event notifications.
Call 877-627-2826
Contact the Wake District Attorney
Ask for the victim-witness legal assistant assigned to the case.
Request hearing information
Ask about court dates, plea, sentencing, restitution and release-related notices.
Ask about financial assistance
North Carolina Victim Compensation may help with qualifying expenses.
Call 800-826-6200
Wake County District Attorney
Prosecutorial District 10
Phone: 919-792-5000
NC Victim Services
NCSAVAN: 877-627-2826
Adult Correction Victim Services: 866-719-0108
Schedule a Wake County video visit
Wake County uses video visitation for people housed at the Wake County Detention Center and the Baker Public Safety Center. Visits take place through the visitation area at the Hammond Road facility.
Confirm current custody
Search the inmate inquiry immediately before scheduling.
Save the inmate ID
The scheduler may need the exact booking name and identification number.
Call at least 24 hours ahead
Schedule through the published visitation line.
Call 919-857-9103
Call during scheduling hours
The published scheduling window is Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Select an available appointment
Published visit sessions are Monday–Thursday, generally 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Confirm the visitor combination
The published rule allows two adult visitors or one adult and one child at the same time.
Bring government photo identification
Visitors age 16 and older should bring valid government-issued photo ID.
Recheck before traveling
Release, transfer, lockdown, disciplinary status or a county holiday may cancel the visit.
Published visit limits
| Rule | Published procedure | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | One visit each week | Do not assume an additional appointment is available. |
| Duration | Approximately 30 minutes | Arrive early for screening. |
| Visitors | Two adults or one adult and one child | Both visitors attend the same session. |
| Visitors under 16 | Must be accompanied by an adult | Confirm required relationship documents. |
| Appointments | Schedule at least 24 hours in advance | Call 919-857-9103. |
| Closed visit days | No regular visits Friday, Saturday or Sunday | County holidays can also cancel sessions. |
Wake County Detention Visitation
3301 Hammond Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
Scheduling: 919-857-9103
Avoid a canceled Wake County jail visit
Bring
- Valid government photo ID.
- Confirmed appointment details.
- Exact inmate name and identification.
- Required documents for a minor visitor.
Leave outside
- Phones, cameras and recording devices.
- Weapons and prohibited property.
- Food, tobacco and unapproved bags.
- Items intended for the person in custody.
Wear
- Non-revealing clothing.
- No gang-related colors or symbols.
- No clothing resembling detention uniforms.
- No clothing with obscene or threatening language.
Visitors are subject to screening and staff instructions. Disruptive behavior, false information, prohibited property or inappropriate conduct can end the visit and affect future visitation.
Use the correct Wake County inmate-mail address
Ordinary personal mail
Wake County Detention Center, NC Inmate Full Name and Inmate ID P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131 Personal correspondence is processed through the mail-scanning address and delivered electronically.Legal mail — Hammond Road
Inmate Full Name and Inmate ID Wake County Detention Center P.O. Box 2479 Raleigh, NC 27602-2479 Mark qualifying attorney-client correspondence clearly as legal mail.Legal mail — Baker Center
Inmate Full Name and Inmate ID Public Safety Center P.O. Box 2419 Raleigh, NC 27602 Use only after confirming the person is housed at the downtown facility.Physical facility
Wake County Detention Center 3301 Hammond Road Raleigh, NC 27610 Do not use the physical address for ordinary personal scan mail.
Confirm the booking name and inmate ID
Same-name errors can delay or reject mail.
Use the correct address for the mail type
Personal scan mail and legal mail use different addresses.
Include a full return address
Add the sender’s complete legal name and mailing address.
Use simple paper correspondence
Avoid cards, thick decorations, stickers and anything difficult to scan.
Do not send cash or contraband
Money and commissary deposits use separate approved methods.
Confirm before sending publications
Books, newspapers and magazines may require direct shipment from an approved publisher or retailer.
Common reasons mail is rejected
Missing inmate ID
Missing return address
Cash, checks or gift cards
Stickers, glue, glitter or unknown substances
Explicit, violent or gang-related images
Weapons or escape-related content
Food, medicine or hygiene products
Packages sent without prior authorization
Set up the approved Wake County communication account
Confirm current custody and facility
Do not fund an account for a person who has been released or transferred.
Create a GettingOut account
Wake County detention communication services are associated with GTL/ViaPath GettingOut.
Open GettingOut
Select Wake County Detention Center
Confirm the state and facility before adding money.
Add the exact inmate
Match the booking name and inmate ID.
Select the correct service account
Telephone, messaging, tablet and visit balances may not be interchangeable.
Review the transaction fee
Confirm the total cost before submitting payment.
Keep the confirmation
Save the amount, account type, inmate name and transaction number.
Ordinary calls, messages and tablet communications may be monitored or recorded. Do not discuss confidential defense strategy or case facts through a personal communication account.
Deposit money without choosing the wrong account
Search the inmate again
Confirm the person is still housed in Wake County.
Save the exact inmate identification
Use the booking name and inmate ID shown by the Sheriff.
Open the approved deposit service
Wake County commissary deposits are associated with Access Corrections.
Open Access Corrections
Select North Carolina and Wake County
Do not choose a similarly named state facility.
Match the inmate carefully
Compare the name and identification before continuing.
Review limits and fees
The provider may apply minimums, maximums and transaction charges.
Keep proof of payment
Save the confirmation number and selected account.
Do not combine accounts. Commissary, phone, messaging and tablet balances may be maintained separately.
Payment scam warning: Use only the service reached from current detention instructions. Do not send money through a social-media account, cryptocurrency address or personal payment handle.
Use the correct contact path before traveling
Medical or medication concernCall detention, provide the full name and inmate ID, and explain the urgent medical information without discussing the criminal allegation.
919-773-7930
Suicide or mental-health concernClearly state that the concern is urgent and request immediate delivery to detention medical or mental-health staff.
919-773-7930
Family emergencyCall detention and ask what proof is required before emergency information can be delivered.
919-773-7930
Property pickupConfirm that the person was released and ask who is authorized to collect property.
919-856-6900
Unknown court dateUse Portal first, then contact the Wake criminal court section.
919-792-4300
No lawyer assignedContact the Public Defender Office with the full name and docket number.
919-792-5400
Use NC offender search after a state transfer
Use NC offender search for
- A person currently or previously in state prison.
- A state offender identification number.
- Probation or parole information when publicly available.
- The current state institution.
Do not use it alone for
- A new Wake County arrest.
- Current county-jail housing.
- The formal charging document.
- The complete Wake court disposition.
Search the offender number when known
A unique state number is safer than a common name.
Otherwise search the legal name
Compare age, conviction county and custody information.
Record the current institution
State-prison mail, money and visits depend on the assigned facility.
Return to the Wake court judgment
The offender search is not a certified conviction document.
Open NC Offender Public Information
Obtain your fingerprint-supported SBI record
The SBI Right to Review process is for obtaining and checking your own North Carolina criminal-history information. It is not a public name-search tool for another person.
Download the Right to Review instructions
Use the current NCSBI personal-review form.
Open SBI Personal Review
Complete the applicant information
Enter the legal name and identifying information accurately.
Obtain fingerprints
Use a participating law-enforcement location or approved fingerprint process.
Prepare the $14 payment
The current North Carolina state-only Right to Review charge is $14.
Use an accepted payment form
SBI accepts a money order or certified check. Do not send cash, a credit-card payment or a personal check with the mailed request.
Review every arrest and disposition
Match the Wake arrest date, agency, charge and court result.
Use the exception process for errors
Submit the written exception form with supporting court or police proof.
NCSBI Criminal Information and Identification
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
Customer service: 919-582-8660
Email: CIIShelp@ncsbi.gov
As of the official July 2026 status page, SBI was processing background-check requests received in June 2026. Check the live processing notice before requesting a status update.
Correct the source of an inaccurate record
Identify which system is wrong
Compare CCBI, Sheriff inmate data, eCourts and the SBI Right to Review.
Save the incorrect entry
Record the URL, date viewed, arrest date, agency, inmate ID and docket.
Obtain the controlling proof
Use a certified disposition, amended judgment, arresting-agency correction or identity document.
Correct the originating agency first
CCBI, the Sheriff, a municipal police department and the Clerk maintain different records.
Complete SBI Right to Review
Obtain the fingerprint-supported state record.
Submit the written exception
Explain the inaccurate field and attach the controlling proof.
Recheck every system
One correction may not automatically update a separate court portal or private background report.
SBI criminal-history exception mailing address
NCSBI – CIIS
Attn: NICS/CCH Unit Supervisor
3320 Garner Road
P.O. Box 29500
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500
Correction versus expunction: Correct the record when information is factually wrong. Use expunction when the record is accurate but may qualify for legal removal.
Expunge an eligible Wake County arrest or case
North Carolina has several expunction statutes and forms. Using the wrong petition can delay or defeat the request. Eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, prior record, age, waiting period and current law.
Dismissed chargeSome charges dismissed by the prosecutor may qualify for expunction under the applicable dismissal statute.
Not guiltyA charge ending in a not-guilty or not-responsible finding may have a separate expunction route.
Identity theftA record created because another person used the petitioner’s identity uses a specialized petition.
Older convictionCertain convictions may qualify after the required waiting period and other statutory conditions.
Underage offenseSome offenses committed before a specified age have special expunction statutes.
Automatic processSome qualifying dismissed and not-guilty cases may receive automated relief, but the record should still be verified.
Collect every Wake County docket
Use CCBI, inmate information, Portal and Clerk records.
Obtain every final disposition
Confirm exactly how each count ended.
Review your SBI history
A Right to Review can help identify additional North Carolina records.
Choose the correct statute and form
Use the Judicial Branch expunction guide rather than a generic petition.
Open North Carolina expunction guidance
Complete every required attachment
Some petitions require affidavits, criminal-record checks or other supporting documents.
File in the county of charge or conviction
A Wake County case is filed through the Wake County Clerk.
Confirm the filing charge
Some expunctions have no filing fee, while others require a statutory charge.
Request indigent relief when available
Ask the Clerk whether the filing permits a fee-waiver application.
Attend a hearing when required
Bring the petition, dispositions and supporting documents.
Keep certified copies of the order
Use them to verify updates with CCBI, the Sheriff, Clerk, SBI and private reporting companies.
Recheck the record after processing
Court entry, SBI processing and local-system removal can occur on different timelines.
Wake County expunction and disposed-case questions
Phone: 919-792-4325
Wake County Justice Center
300 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
As of July 2026, the SBI expunction status page reported that it was processing petitions received in April 2026 and granted court orders received in December 2025. Processing status changes, so check the live notice.
Wake County arrest, jail and court contact board
CCBI Arrest Records
3301 Hammond Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-856-6300
Wake County Detention Center
3301 Hammond Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-773-7930
Wake Sheriff General Information
330 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-856-6900
Visitation Scheduling919-857-9103
Call at least 24 hours before the requested visit.
Wake County Justice Center
300 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-792-4000
Criminal Court Section919-792-4300
Traffic, misdemeanors and felonies.
Wake Public Defender919-792-5400
Confirm appointed criminal-defense counsel.
Wake District Attorney919-792-5000
Prosecutorial District 10 and victim-witness assistance.
Wake County Detention Center map
Wake County Justice Center map
Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, the correct building, office hours, visitor appointment, required ID and accepted payment.
What this guide brings directly into the page
CCBI search limitsApril 27, 2007 start date, excluded minor matters, searchable fields and certified-copy pricing.
Current jail workflowInmate search, identity matching, charges, docket, bond, visits, mail, calls and commissary.
Court verificationeCourts search, district-versus-superior routing, disposition steps, Clerk contacts and certified checks.
Release helpWritten promise, custody release, unsecured bond, secured bond, holds and domestic-violence review.
Legal and victim helpPublic Defender, District Attorney, NCSAVAN and victim-compensation contact paths.
Record repairSBI Right to Review, written exception, expunction forms, filing steps and post-order verification.
