Cabarrus County Active Warrant Records

Cabarrus County warrant records can be found through the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Superior Court in Concord. The county provides a Police to Citizen portal with both an inmate list and a wanted persons list. These tools make it simple to check for active warrants. The Clerk of Court at 77 Union Street S in Concord holds all court files. Public terminals there let you search at no charge. This page explains how to access Cabarrus County warrant records online and in person, along with the offices and phone numbers you may need.

Cabarrus County Sheriff Warrant Records

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is at 30 Corban Avenue SE in Concord, NC 28025. Under Sheriff Van Shaw, the office keeps records of active warrants and runs the county's P2C system. Call 704-920-3000 during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Sheriff's Office works with the Kannapolis Police Department and the Concord Police Department to serve warrants across Cabarrus County. Each agency handles warrants in its own area. The Sheriff covers the parts of the county outside city lines. If you are not sure which agency has the warrant, start with the Sheriff's Office. They can point you in the right direction.

The Cabarrus County P2C jail inmate page shows booking data for all people in custody at the detention center.

The system lists each inmate's name, charges, and booking details. Charges can change based on court action. Contact the Clerk of Court at 704-262-5500 for the latest case status on any inmate.

Cabarrus County Wanted Persons List

The Sheriff's Office posts a wanted list on its P2C portal. This list shows people with active warrants who have not been picked up yet. You can search by name or browse the full list.

The Cabarrus County P2C wanted list gives the public a direct way to check for outstanding warrants.

Each entry shows the person's name, charge, docket type, and the agency that filed the case. The P2C system is run by OSSI. It updates as new warrants are added and old ones are served. For the Kannapolis area, call the Kannapolis Police Department at 704-920-4129 to check warrants in their jurisdiction.

Note: The P2C disclaimer states that charges can change due to court disposition.

Warrant Records at Cabarrus County Clerk of Court

The Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court is at 77 Union Street S in Concord, NC 28025. Call 704-262-5500. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The office stores all court records for warrants issued in Cabarrus County. Public terminals let you search on your own.

The Clerk's Office follows the rules of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. Certified copies are for sale at set rates. Under N.C.G.S. 132-1, public records are open to anyone unless the law says otherwise. You do not need to be named in the case to ask for records. The Clerk can help you find what you need during business hours.

Types of Warrants in Cabarrus County

Warrant records in Cabarrus County cover several types of legal process. Each one serves a different role in the justice system. Arrest warrants are the most common. A magistrate signs them after reviewing the facts. The Sheriff or a city police officer then serves the warrant.

Bench warrants come from a judge during a court session. If a person does not show up, the judge issues a bench warrant on the spot. It stays active in Cabarrus County until the person is found or turns themselves in. Search warrants let law enforcement check a set place for proof of a crime. These must name the place and say what officers are looking for. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A, all warrants in Cabarrus County must be backed by probable cause and signed by a judicial official. The Fourth Amendment sets the floor for what counts as a valid warrant in Cabarrus County and across the state.

Once a warrant is served, it becomes part of the court case file at the Clerk of Superior Court in Cabarrus County. The return of service shows when and where the person was picked up. This is a public record in most cases.

Note: The Kannapolis Police Department at 704-920-4129 handles warrants within Kannapolis city limits in Cabarrus County.

How to Request Cabarrus County Records

In-person requests are the fastest way to get warrant records in Cabarrus County. Go to the Sheriff's Office at 30 Corban Avenue SE or the Clerk of Court at 77 Union Street S. You can also send a written request to the Records Division. Include the full name and date of birth of the person, what you are looking for, and your contact details.

Looking at records costs nothing. Copies carry a small fee to cover printing. The Sheriff's Office email is sheriffsoffice@cabarruscounty.us. For ADA help, call the Communications division at 704-920-3000. The office will make fair changes for anyone who needs them. Fingerprinting runs $10 cash on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the Sheriff's Office. Under N.C.G.S. 132-1, you do not need a reason to ask for public records in Cabarrus County. The law says they are open to all.

Cabarrus County Detention Center

The Cabarrus County Detention Center is at 30 Corban Ave SE in Concord, NC 28025. It holds people who are booked on warrants and other charges. The P2C portal shows inmates in real time. Each listing has the person's name, charge, and bond details. Visits can be set up through the Sheriff's Office. Mail, phone, and canteen services are run by outside companies. The jail keeps records per North Carolina's rules on how long to store them.

Nearby Counties

Cabarrus County shares borders with several other North Carolina counties. If the case you need is not in Cabarrus County, check one of these nearby counties.