Camden County Warrant Records

Camden County warrant records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Superior Court. This small county sits in the northeastern corner of North Carolina. Sheriff Tony Perry leads the agency from 170 US Highway 158 West in Camden, NC 27921. The Clerk of Court is at 117 NC Highway 343 North. Both offices hold warrant records and can help with public searches. Camden County does not have a full P2C portal, but the Sheriff's Office shares some arrest data on social media. This guide shows how to search for Camden County warrant records using the tools that are open to the public.

Camden County Sheriff Warrant Records

The Camden County Sheriff's Office is at 170 US Highway 158 West in Camden, NC 27921. Call (252) 338-5046 during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Records Manager Cara Coltrain handles public inquiries at extension 271. Christine Erb serves as the Executive Assistant.

The Sheriff's Office keeps a warrants division that processes and serves legal papers per North Carolina law and the U.S. Constitution. Arrest warrants are issued when probable cause exists. Bench warrants come from a judge when a person skips court. Search warrants let officers check a set place. Civil warrants deal with non-criminal matters. All warrants in Camden County must meet the rules of the Fourth Amendment before they are signed.

For help after hours, the Sheriff's Office runs a 24-hour line at (252) 331-1500. Call this number for recent arrest info at any time of day.

The Camden County Sheriff's Office Facebook page posts some arrest details and warrant updates.

Social media is not a full records tool. It shows only what the office chooses to post. For a thorough check, contact the Records Division or visit the Clerk of Court.

Note: The Magistrate's Office can be reached at (252) 336-4019 for questions about active warrants in Camden County.

Camden County Clerk of Court Warrant Records

The Camden County Clerk of Superior Court is Clerk Paula Harrison. Her office is at 117 NC Highway 343 North in Camden, NC 27921. The mailing address is PO Box 219, 117 NC Hwy 343 North, Camden, NC 27921. Call (252) 331-4642. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Public access terminals are set up at the courthouse. You can search warrant records by name or case number on your own. There is no cost to use the terminals. If you want a certified background check, the fee is $25. The Clerk's Office keeps all court files for warrants issued in Camden County. These records follow the guidelines of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. Certified copies of court records are for sale at the standard fee.

Searching Camden County Warrants Online

Camden County does not run a full online portal for warrant searches. The North Carolina eCourts system does hold some case data from Camden County. You may find warrant details for cases entered into the statewide system there. The Sheriff's Facebook page posts some arrest info, but it is not a complete database.

The NC SBI Background Checks page explains how to request a state-level check that may show warrants from Camden County and other parts of North Carolina.

SBI background checks pull data from the statewide criminal database. They may include warrant records from Camden County if the data has been entered into the system. For the most current local data, call the Sheriff at (252) 338-5046 or the Clerk at (252) 331-4642.

Types of Camden County Warrants

Camden County courts issue several kinds of warrants. Arrest warrants come first. A magistrate reviews the facts and signs the paper. The Sheriff then has the power to pick the person up anywhere in Camden County.

Bench warrants are common too. A judge issues one when a person fails to appear for court. The warrant stays on file at the Clerk of Superior Court until it is served. Search warrants let officers check a named place for proof of a crime. Civil warrants deal with non-criminal disputes that still need a court order. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A, every warrant issued in Camden County must be backed by probable cause. The judge or magistrate must find enough facts to sign it. Once served, the warrant becomes part of the case file and is open to public review at the courthouse.

Note: Camden County is small, so warrant records may be handled by a single clerk at the courthouse.

How to Request Camden County Records

In-person requests can be made at the Sheriff's Office or the Clerk of Court during business hours. Bring a valid ID. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person you want to look up. Written requests should be mailed to PO Box 219, 117 NC Hwy 343 North, Camden, NC 27921.

Under N.C.G.S. 132-6.2(b), agencies can ask for a written request. Looking at records is free. Copies cost a fair price set by law. A certified background check from the Clerk's Office runs $25. Fingerprinting at the Sheriff's Office costs $10. The District Attorney's Office at (252) 331-4530 can help victims who need records tied to their case.

• Free terminal search at the Clerk's Office
• Certified background check for $25
• Fingerprinting for $10
• Written request by mail to the Clerk or Sheriff

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety runs statewide databases that may contain records tied to Camden County cases. These tools cover state prison inmates and people on probation. They do not include local jail data from the Camden County Detention Center.

Nearby Counties

Camden County is a small county in northeastern North Carolina. Check these nearby counties if the warrant you need was filed in a different jurisdiction.