Raleigh Jail Roster
The Raleigh jail roster tracks all bookings at the Wake County Detention Center that result from Raleigh Police Department arrests. Raleigh is the state capital and the second largest city in North Carolina with more than 470,000 residents. RPD officers make arrests throughout the city, and those individuals are then booked into the Wake County Detention Center at 3301 Hammond Rd. The Wake County Sheriff's Office manages the jail roster and provides public access to current inmate data.
Raleigh Jail Roster Quick Facts
From Raleigh Arrest to Jail Roster
Raleigh Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in the city. RPD headquarters is at 6716 Six Forks Rd. When RPD officers arrest someone, the person is transported to the Wake County Detention Center on Hammond Rd. The county sheriff's office handles intake and booking. Each new booking generates a record on the jail roster that includes the person's name, charges, and bond.
The booking process at the Wake County jail involves several steps. Staff collect personal information from the arrestee. They take fingerprints and a photograph. A magistrate reviews the charges and decides on bond. Once booking is complete, the person appears on the Raleigh jail roster. This process typically takes a few hours from the time of arrest.
Note: RPD does not run its own jail. Under North Carolina law, county sheriffs have sole authority over detention facilities per N.C.G.S. Chapter 153A.
Searching the Raleigh Jail Roster Online
The Wake County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search tool on their website. Visit wake.gov to search for inmates by name. The search covers all people currently held at the Wake County Detention Center, including those arrested by Raleigh police. Results show booking details, charges, bond amounts, and court dates.
You can also call the detention center at 919-773-7930 to ask if someone is in custody. Staff can confirm basic information over the phone. For victims who want to track an inmate, VINELink offers free notification services. You register online and get alerts when an inmate's status changes on the Raleigh jail roster.
The North Carolina SAVAN program at ncsavan.org also provides victim notification. Both services are free and confidential. They cover all inmates held at the Wake County Detention Center.
Raleigh Booking Records Details
Every entry on the Raleigh jail roster is a public record. North Carolina's Public Records Act under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132 guarantees public access to booking records and arrest data. You do not need a reason to search the roster. The information is available to everyone.
A standard Raleigh jail roster entry shows:
- Inmate full name and date of birth
- Charges at time of booking
- Bond type and amount
- Arresting agency
- Booking date and time
Keep in mind that charges on the jail roster reflect the initial arrest. The district attorney can modify charges later. For final case outcomes, check court records through the North Carolina eCourts system at nccourts.gov. Court records show dispositions, plea deals, and sentencing information that the jail roster does not include.
Wake County Detention Center
The Wake County Detention Center at 3301 Hammond Rd is where all Raleigh arrestees are held. The facility serves the entire county, including Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and other Wake County municipalities. The center operates around the clock and handles thousands of bookings each year.
Visitation at the Wake County Detention Center is by appointment only. Call 919-857-9103 to schedule a visit. The jail has rules about what visitors can bring and wear. Check the sheriff's website for current policies before visiting. Video visitation may also be available depending on the facility's current offerings.
Posting bond for someone on the Raleigh jail roster can be done at the detention center. Cash bonds are accepted at the jail. You can also use a bail bondsman who will post a surety bond for a fee. The bond amount is set by the magistrate at booking and can be adjusted by a judge at a later hearing.
Note: The Wake County Detention Center also accepts inmates from other agencies in the county, so not every person on the roster was arrested by Raleigh police.
Raleigh Police Department Contact
RPD is a large department with hundreds of sworn officers. It handles all law enforcement in the city of Raleigh. Every arrest RPD makes ends up on the jail roster at the Wake County Detention Center.
| Department | Raleigh Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 6716 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC |
| Non-Emergency | 919-996-3335 |
| Website | raleighnc.gov/police |
For emergencies, call 911. For non-urgent reports or questions about an arrest, call 919-996-3335. RPD also takes some reports online through the city website. If you need to verify an arrest on the Raleigh jail roster, contact the Wake County Detention Center directly at 919-773-7930.
Raleigh Criminal Court Records
After someone appears on the Raleigh jail roster, their case moves to the court system. Wake County courts handle all criminal cases from Raleigh. Misdemeanors go to district court, and felonies proceed to superior court after grand jury indictment. Court records are separate from jail roster records. The jail roster shows who is currently in custody. Court records show case progress and outcomes.
You can search Wake County court records at nccourts.gov using the eCourts portal. This free tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. It shows filing dates, hearing dates, and case dispositions. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most court records are public and available to anyone who searches for them.
Statewide Inmate and Record Searches
The Raleigh jail roster covers only the Wake County Detention Center. For people who have been transferred to state prison, use the NC Department of Adult Correction offender search at dac.nc.gov. This tool shows state inmates and those on probation or parole. The North Carolina Sheriffs' Association at ncsheriffs.org lists all county sheriffs if you need to search other county jail rosters.
For public records requests related to Raleigh arrests, you can contact the DAC public records office at dac.nc.gov/contacts/public-records. Public records laws in North Carolina are found in N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. The statutes are available at ncleg.gov. These laws give citizens the right to access most government records, including jail roster data.
Wake County Jail Roster
Raleigh is the county seat of Wake County. All Raleigh arrests are booked into the Wake County Detention Center. The county jail roster covers Raleigh along with Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Knightdale, and all other Wake County towns. For more on the county detention center, visitation rules, and bond procedures, see the Wake County page.