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Questions about official Northampton County records belong with the office that created or maintains the file. Court cases and certified searches go to the Clerk in Jackson. Arrest reports and local custody facts go to the Sheriff's Office or Chief Jailer. State fingerprint histories go to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

Not a government office. Northampton County Criminal History is privately operated and cannot access, correct, certify, or release a government record.

Need an Official Record?

Use the custodian that matches the record:

  • Court cases and certified copies: Northampton County Clerk of Superior Court, 128 E Jefferson St, PO Box 217, Jackson, NC 27845; 252-574-3100; Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Arrest and incident records: Northampton County Sheriff, 105 W Jefferson St, Jackson, NC 27845; 252-534-2611; fax 252-534-1408; weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Current county custody: Chief Jailer, 252-534-3901; fax 252-534-1299.
  • Personal fingerprint history: North Carolina SBI, Criminal Information and Identification Section, Applicant Unit, 3320 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27610; 919-582-8660.
  • Registry information: North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry, with local reporting through the Northampton County Sheriff.

The courthouse and Sheriff's Office are separate custodians. A Sheriff report does not replace the filed case or disposition kept by the Clerk.