Durham Jail Roster
The Durham jail roster lists all inmates held at the Durham County Detention Center after arrest by the Durham Police Department. Durham is the fourth largest city in North Carolina and the county seat of Durham County. DPD officers patrol the city from headquarters at 602 E Main St. When an arrest occurs, the person goes to the Durham County Detention Center at 219 S Mangum St. The Durham County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and publishes the jail roster online.
Durham Jail Roster Quick Facts
Durham Arrest and Booking Process
Durham Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. DPD's main number is 919-560-4427. After an arrest, officers bring the person to the Durham County Detention Center on S Mangum St. The facility has 736 beds. The sheriff's office runs the jail and processes all bookings.
At the detention center, staff take the person's information, fingerprints, and photograph. A magistrate reviews the charges and sets bond. The entire process can take several hours. Once complete, the booking appears on the Durham jail roster. The roster updates throughout the day as new arrests come in and as inmates post bond or get released by the court.
DPD records are available at 919-560-4423. For victim services, call 919-560-4168. The department works closely with the sheriff's office on booking and custody matters.
Looking Up Durham Inmates Online
The Durham County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate population search on their website. Go to durhamsheriff.com to search for people on the Durham jail roster by name. The search tool is free and requires no account. Results display current inmates with their charges, bond amounts, and booking dates.
You can also call the detention center at 919-560-0910 to verify if someone is in custody. Staff can share basic status information by phone. For detailed records or copies, you may need to submit a written request or visit the sheriff's office in person.
Note: The online inmate search shows only current inmates. If someone was booked and then released, their record may no longer show in the search. For past arrests, contact DPD records or check court records.
What Durham Jail Roster Records Include
Booking records on the Durham jail roster are public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. The Public Records Act makes arrest and custody data available to all. You do not need to provide a reason for your search.
Each Durham jail roster entry typically shows:
- Full name and identifying information
- Charges at time of booking
- Bond amount and type
- Arresting agency
- Booking date and mugshot
These records reflect the initial arrest. Charges may change as the case moves through court. For case outcomes, check court records at nccourts.gov through the eCourts portal. The Durham jail roster and court records serve different purposes. The roster tracks custody. Court records track case progress.
Durham County Detention Center Details
The Durham County Detention Center is located at 219 S Mangum St in downtown Durham. The 736-bed facility holds pretrial detainees, people serving short sentences, and those awaiting transfer to state prison. The sheriff's office staffs the jail around the clock.
One notable feature of the Durham County jail is that it offers free internet and video visitation for inmates and their families. This is not common at all detention centers in North Carolina. The program helps inmates stay connected with family while in custody. Check the Durham Sheriff's website at durhamsheriff.com for current visitation policies and schedules.
Posting bond for someone on the Durham jail roster can be done at the detention center. Cash bonds and surety bonds through a bondsman are accepted. The magistrate sets the bond at booking. A judge can adjust it at a later court hearing. Some charges may not be eligible for bond.
Durham Police Department Contact
DPD is the main arresting agency in Durham. The department has several hundred sworn officers and handles all city law enforcement. Arrests by DPD make up most of the entries on the Durham jail roster.
| Department | Durham Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 602 E Main St, Durham, NC |
| Main Phone | 919-560-4427 |
| Records | 919-560-4423 |
| Victim Services | 919-560-4168 |
| Website | durhamnc.gov/department/police-department |
For emergencies, call 911. For non-urgent questions about arrests or records, use the main line or records number. DPD publishes crime statistics and public safety reports through the city of Durham website.
Victim Notification Services in Durham
Crime victims in Durham can track inmates through automated notification systems. VINELink lets you search for a person on the Durham jail roster and register for alerts. When the inmate's custody status changes, you get notified by phone, text, or email. Registration is free and confidential.
The North Carolina SAVAN program at ncsavan.org provides the same type of service statewide. Both tools cover inmates at the Durham County Detention Center. These services run around the clock. They are available to anyone, not just crime victims, though they were designed with victim safety in mind.
Note: These notification systems alert you to custody changes only. They do not provide legal advice or court updates.
Durham Criminal Court Proceedings
After booking, inmates on the Durham jail roster go before a judge for a first appearance. Durham County courts handle all criminal cases from the city. The judge reviews charges and bond at this hearing. Depending on the severity of the case, the matter will proceed in either district court or superior court.
Misdemeanors stay in district court. Felonies must go through grand jury indictment before moving to superior court. Throughout the process, the person stays on the Durham jail roster if they do not post bond. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 148, the sheriff holds pretrial detainees until the court releases them or they post bond. Court records are searchable at nccourts.gov.
Broader Record Searches from Durham
The Durham jail roster covers only the county detention center. For state-level searches, the NC Department of Adult Correction offender search at dac.nc.gov shows state inmates and supervised individuals. The NC Sheriffs' Association at ncsheriffs.org connects you to every county sheriff in the state. Public records laws are found in N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, available at ncleg.gov.
Durham County Jail Roster
Durham is the county seat of Durham County. All city arrests go to the Durham County Detention Center. The county jail roster covers Durham city along with any other arrests within Durham County. For complete information on the county detention center, visitation details, bond procedures, and more, see the Durham County page.