Caswell County Warrant Records Guide

Caswell County warrant records are stored at the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Superior Court in Yanceyville. Sheriff Tony Durden heads the agency from 231 County Park Road. The Clerk of Court is at 139 Court Square. An alternate office sits at 311 N Second Ave in Siler City. Both places have public terminals for free warrant record searches. Caswell County is in north central North Carolina, close to the Virginia border. This page covers how to look up warrant records in Caswell County and the offices you can contact for help.

Caswell County Sheriff Warrant Services

The Caswell County Sheriff's Office is at 231 County Park Road in Yanceyville, NC 27379. The mailing address is PO Box 1177. Call (336) 694-9311 during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Email Sheriff Tony Durden at tdurden@caswellcountync.gov.

The Administrative Division handles data entry, sex offender lists, gun permits, domestic violence orders, and fingerprinting. The Records Division keeps incident and arrest reports. It also collects fees for civil papers and processes jury notices. Staff can help with Caswell County warrant records during business hours. All warrants must be signed by a judge or magistrate before the Sheriff can serve them.

The Caswell County Sheriff's Office Facebook page shares some arrest and warrant updates with the public.

Facebook posts show some warrant information and arrest details. This is not a full records tool, though. For a complete check of Caswell County warrant records, contact the Records Division or visit the courthouse.

Caswell County Clerk of Court Records

The Caswell County Clerk of Superior Court is at 139 Court Square in Yanceyville, NC 27379. An alternate office sits at 311 N Second Ave in Siler City, NC 27344. Call (336) 459-4000 for case search help. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Public terminals at both locations let you search Caswell County warrant records for free. You can look up cases by name or case number. If you want a certified background check, the cost is $25. Send a mail-in request to PO Drawer 790, Yanceyville, NC 27379. Include a $25 money order or certified check. The Clerk's Office keeps all court files per the rules set by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts.

Note: For arrest records and incident reports, call the Sheriff at (336) 694-9311 instead of the Clerk's Office.

Caswell County Detention Center

The Caswell County Detention Center is at 231 County Park Road in Yanceyville, NC 27379. Call (336) 694-2590 or (336) 694-9311. The fax is (336) 694-8984. The jail can hold up to 108 inmates.

Lieutenant Susan Trost serves as Detention Commander. Reach her at (336) 694-2595 or strost@caswellcountync.gov. The fax is (336) 694-4314. First Sergeant Cameron Gannaway is second in command, at cgannaway@caswellcountync.gov. Karen Lynch staffs the Records Unit. The jail keeps records of every person booked on a warrant in Caswell County. These records include charges, bond amounts, and custody status. Call the jail for current inmate details.

Types of Warrants in Caswell County

Caswell County courts issue several types of warrants. Each must follow the rules of the Fourth Amendment and North Carolina law. A judge or magistrate reviews the facts before signing.

Arrest warrants name the person and the charge. They let the Sheriff pick the person up. Bench warrants come from a judge when a person skips a court date. They stay active until the person is found. Search warrants name a place and list what officers can look for. They need probable cause that proof of a crime is at that place. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A, the Sheriff must file a return after serving any warrant in Caswell County. That return goes into the case file. It shows the date and time of service. The Clerk of Superior Court stores all of these records at the courthouse in Yanceyville.

Caswell County warrant records also include orders for arrest issued by a judge in criminal cases and domestic violence protective orders that carry enforcement powers. Each one creates a record that the public can review at the Clerk's Office.

How to Request Caswell County Warrant Records

You can ask for warrant records in person at the Sheriff's Office or the Clerk of Court. Both are open during regular hours. Bring a valid ID and the name of the person you are looking up. Under N.C.G.S. 132-6.2(b), agencies can ask for a written request. Looking at records is free. Copies carry a small fee.

For court case searches, call (336) 459-4000. For arrest records, call (336) 694-9311. For investigation-related details, call 919-545-8113 or 919-545-8195. Each office handles its own type of record. Send mail requests to the right one for the quickest reply.

The Clerk's Office accepts mail-in background check requests for $25. Use the standard form and send it with a money order or certified check. The North Carolina Sex Offender Registry is a separate statewide tool that tracks registered offenders. It may help if you need records that go beyond what Caswell County holds on its own.

This statewide registry does not replace local Caswell County warrant records. It serves a different purpose but can be useful for broader searches. For the most current Caswell County data, always call the Sheriff at (336) 694-9311 or the Clerk of Court at (336) 459-4000. These offices have the latest files on every warrant issued in Caswell County.

Nearby Counties

Caswell County borders the Virginia state line to the north. These North Carolina counties are close by and each one has its own court system, sheriff, and warrant records.