Wake County Arrest and Booking Records

Wake County 72 hour booking records show recent arrests processed in the county. Wake County is the most populous county in North Carolina, covering Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and many other communities. The Sheriff's Office and CCBI both provide public access to booking data. You can search these records online at no cost through several portals.

Wake County 72 Hour Booking Portal

The Wake County Sheriff's Office runs a Police-to-Citizen portal that provides 24/7 online access to booking records. This P2C system at p2c.wakeso.net lets you search jail inmates, view arrest records, and check the daily bulletin. The portal also features a most wanted list for Wake County.

You can search the P2C portal by name to find recent bookings. The system shows current inmates held at the Wake County detention center. Each record lists the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond information. The portal is free to use and does not require registration. It updates throughout the day as new bookings are processed.

The Wake County Sheriff's Office can be reached at (919) 856-6600 for questions about booking records. Staff can help you find records that may not appear in the online system. The office handles bookings from across the county, including arrests made in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, and Wake Forest.

CCBI Arrest Records in Wake County

The City-County Bureau of Identification, known as CCBI, maintains arrest records for Wake County. This agency provides a free online portal where you can search arrest records dating back to April 27, 2007. The CCBI is a joint operation between Raleigh and Wake County that handles identification and criminal records.

The CCBI portal at wakegov.com allows searches by name. You can find booking photos, arrest details, and charge information through this system. Certified copies of arrest records cost $15 per name. The online search itself is free to use. This is one of the most complete booking record databases in North Carolina.

Note: The CCBI system covers arrest records from 2007 to the present. For older records, contact the CCBI office directly at 919-856-6300.

Wake County 48 Hour Arrest Log

Wake County publishes a 48 hour arrest log that shows the most recent arrests in the county. This log is available at dwslivescan.co.wake.nc.us and can be filtered by date range, name, or arresting agency. The log covers all arrests processed through the Wake County system in the last two days.

The 48 hour arrest log is a quick way to check for very recent bookings in Wake County. It includes arrests made by the Raleigh Police Department, Cary Police Department, Apex Police Department, and the Wake County Sheriff's Office. Each entry in the log shows basic arrest details including the person's name, charges, and the agency that made the arrest.

Once a case moves from the booking stage to the court system, you can track it through the state court records search. This connects the initial 72 hour booking record to the full criminal case file in Wake County.

Wake County 72 Hour Booking Search

Wake County offers more ways to search booking records than most counties in North Carolina. The multiple online portals make it easy to find recent arrest and booking information. Here is a summary of your options for searching Wake County records.

• P2C Portal for current jail inmates and daily bookings
• CCBI portal for arrest records from 2007 to present
• 48 hour arrest log for the most recent arrests
• NC eCourts for criminal case records in Wake County
• In-person requests at the Sheriff's Office

For in-person searches, visit the Wake County Sheriff's Office in Raleigh. Staff can look up booking records and provide copies. You can also request records by phone at (919) 856-6600. The Raleigh Police Department handles its own reports separately, so check with them at 6716 Six Forks Road for Raleigh-specific police reports.

The Cary Police Department uses its own P2C portal at apexpdnc.policetocitizen.com for incident and arrest reports. Reports from Cary police are typically available within 5 to 10 business days after the incident. All arrests in Cary are still processed through the Wake County booking system.

72 Hour Booking Records in Wake County

A 72 hour booking record in Wake County is created every time someone is arrested and processed at the county detention center. The record is generated at intake and becomes part of the public file. North Carolina's public records law under Chapter 132 makes these records available to anyone who asks.

Wake County booking records include the person's full name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, booking date and time, bond amount, and court date. Some records also include a booking photograph. These details are entered by detention staff during the intake process at the Wake County jail.

Wake County processes a high volume of bookings given its large population. The county is home to over 1.1 million people spread across Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Garner, Knightdale, Morrisville, and other towns. All arrests within these communities are processed through the Wake County booking system and appear in the 72 hour booking records.

72 Hour Booking State Databases

Beyond the local Wake County portals, several state resources can help with records searches. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation maintains the central criminal records repository for the state. The NC Department of Adult Correction offers offender searches for state prison inmates and supervised individuals.

The NC SAVAN notification system covers Wake County jail inmates. You can register for free alerts about custody status changes. Notifications come by phone, email, or text. This system monitors county jail inmates, state prisoners, and people on probation or parole in Wake County.

The NC Department of Public Safety also accepts public records requests. Their online form is the fastest way to submit a request. Staff will respond within three business days to acknowledge your request for records.

Cities in Wake County

Wake County covers many cities and towns. All arrests in these areas go through the Wake County booking system. The 72 hour booking records for the entire county are kept in one place.

Other communities in Wake County include Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Garner, Knightdale, Morrisville, Wendell, Zebulon, and Rolesville. All bookings from these towns appear in the Wake County 72 hour booking records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wake County. If you need to check booking records outside of Wake County, try the counties listed below. Each county maintains its own 72 hour booking records.