Wilmington Warrant Record Search
Wilmington warrant records are available through the Wilmington Police Department, the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, and the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court. Wilmington is the largest city in southeastern North Carolina and the county seat of New Hanover County. The police department runs a P2C portal for online records access. The Sheriff's Office has a dedicated Warrants Division for tracking and serving warrants. This page covers every way to find warrant records in Wilmington.
Wilmington Quick Facts
Wilmington Police Warrant Records
The Wilmington Police Department keeps records of all police activity, incident reports, and warrant-related files. The department runs a P2C portal at wilmingtonnc.policetocitizen.com that gives the public access to records online. You can search by location, name, or date.
The P2C portal lets you look at police events, request reports, and get other public safety data. The system provides transparency while keeping sensitive cases protected. Not all warrant details are on the portal. Active investigation files require direct contact with the police department.
The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association connects to all county sheriff's office websites, including New Hanover County.
The directory provides links to sheriff's offices in all 100 North Carolina counties.
New Hanover County Warrants Division
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office has a dedicated Warrants Division. This team tracks and serves warrants across the county. Call (910) 798-4162 to reach the Warrants Division. The office is at 3950 Juvenile Center Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
You can ask the Warrants Division about outstanding warrants in Wilmington and the rest of New Hanover County. The Sheriff's Office also has an online Inmate/Warrant Search where you can enter a name to check for active warrants. The most complete information usually comes from an in-person visit to the office.
| Agency | New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Warrants Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 3950 Juvenile Center Road Castle Hayne, NC 28429 |
| Phone | (910) 798-4162 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Note: Be ready to provide the full legal name and date of birth when asking about Wilmington warrant records at the Warrants Division.
Wilmington Court Warrant Records
The New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court is at 316 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Call (910) 772-6600 for information. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk maintains all court records, including warrant files.
Public terminals may be available for you to search records on your own. There is no fee to look at court records. Fees apply for copies and certified documents. The court keeps records of all warrants issued by New Hanover County courts. These records become public once the warrant is served and filed.
The North Carolina Statewide Warrant Repository through the NC Court System website has some information on warrants across the state. Not all warrant data may be online. For the most complete records, visit the Wilmington courthouse in person.
Searching Wilmington Warrant Records
There are several ways to search for warrant records in Wilmington. The New Hanover County Sheriff's Warrants Division at (910) 798-4162 gives the most direct access to active warrant data. You can also check the online Inmate/Warrant Search on the Sheriff's website.
When searching, have the full legal name and date of birth ready. Third-party searches may face limits. Some details are only available to the person named on the warrant or to law enforcement. The North Carolina Public Records Law governs what records the public can access.
Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A, warrants must name the person and state the charge. After officers serve a warrant, they return it to the court. The warrant then becomes a public record. Before service, many warrants are sealed. Judges may also keep warrants sealed to protect cases, informants, or witnesses.
- Sheriff's Warrants Division: (910) 798-4162
- Clerk of Superior Court: (910) 772-6600
- Wilmington Police P2C portal for event searches
- NC eCourts portal for case information
Federal Warrant Records in Wilmington
Federal warrants in New Hanover County are handled separately from state and county warrants. The U.S. Marshals Service for the Eastern District of North Carolina handles federal warrant matters. Their main office is at the Terry Sanford Federal Building, 310 New Bern Avenue, Room 774, Raleigh, NC 27601. Call (919) 856-4153.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District maintains a Wilmington Office at 300 Fayetteville Street Mall, Wilmington, NC 28401. Call (910) 815-4663. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Federal court documents can be searched through the PACER system, which requires registration and may charge fees.
Federal warrants do not appear in county or state databases. They are usually sealed until served. Wilmington residents with questions about federal warrants should speak with a lawyer who handles federal criminal law.
Note: The FBI Charlotte Field Office covers New Hanover County but does not give the public direct access to warrant information.
Statewide Resources for Wilmington
The North Carolina offender search tool lets you look up people in state prisons. This covers convictions that may have come from Wilmington warrants.
The tool includes case details and sentencing data for all state inmates.
The North Carolina SBI at (919) 662-4500 provides statewide criminal history data from their Raleigh office. Wilmington residents seeking records from outside New Hanover County can use SBI services for a broader search. The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts also runs public access systems that follow state public records law. These tools can help Wilmington residents find records from other counties in North Carolina.
New Hanover County Warrant Records
Wilmington is in New Hanover County. All court filings and warrant records go through the New Hanover County system. For more details on county warrant records, court resources, and fees, visit the New Hanover County page.