Edgecombe County Jail Roster
The Edgecombe County jail roster lists people currently held at the county detention center in Tarboro, North Carolina. Sheriff Cleveland Atkinson Jr. leads the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office, which operates the 157-bed detention center. The jail roster is a public record. It includes names, charges, booking dates, and bond details for each person in custody. Anyone can search the Edgecombe County jail roster at no cost using state notification tools or by contacting the sheriff's office directly.
Edgecombe County Quick Facts
Edgecombe County Detention Center
The Edgecombe County Detention Center has space for 157 inmates. It sits in Tarboro, the county seat. The facility holds people who are awaiting trial, serving misdemeanor sentences, or waiting for transfer to state prison. Every person booked into this facility appears on the Edgecombe County jail roster.
The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office manages daily operations at the detention center. Staff process new bookings around the clock. Intake involves recording the person's name, charges, bond amount, and personal details. All of this information becomes part of the jail roster. The facility also provides meals, medical care, and access to legal counsel for inmates. Sheriff Atkinson oversees both law enforcement and detention operations.
| Agency |
Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office Tarboro, NC Phone: 252-641-7911 |
|---|---|
| Facility | Edgecombe County Detention Center (157 beds) |
| Website | edgecombecountync.gov/departments/sheriff |
Searching the Edgecombe Jail Roster
You have several options for searching the Edgecombe County jail roster. Each method gives you access to current inmate data.
The VINE system is the quickest online option. Go to the VINE website. Select North Carolina and enter the person's name. VINE shows custody status, booking details, and the facility where the person is held. It updates about every 15 minutes. You can also register for alerts through VINE if you want to track changes to the jail roster for a specific person.
The NC SAVAN program offers phone access. Call 1-877-627-2826 at any hour. The system works in English, Spanish, and many other languages. You can check on an inmate's status or register for notifications. NC SAVAN covers every county jail in North Carolina, including Edgecombe.
The Edgecombe County government website may also post Citizen Connect portal links that provide access to public safety information. Check the sheriff's page for the latest tools.
Note: VINE and NC SAVAN only track people who have been fully booked into the detention center, not those held briefly at a police station.
Edgecombe County Inmate Records
Jail roster entries are public records. N.C.G.S. Chapter 132 gives the public the right to view government records, including jail roster data. You do not need to explain why you want to see the records. The information is open to all.
A standard jail roster entry for Edgecombe County shows the inmate's name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bond amount, and court date. Some entries also include the arresting officer or agency. For records that are no longer on the active jail roster, contact the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office and submit a public records request. The agency must respond as promptly as possible under state law.
State Search Tools
North Carolina runs several databases that complement the Edgecombe County jail roster.
The NC Department of Adult Correction maintains an offender search tool. It covers state prison inmates, people on probation, and those on parole. It does not cover county jail inmates. If someone has left the Edgecombe County detention center and gone to state prison, this is where to look. The database goes back to 1972 and costs nothing to search.
The NC Judicial Branch keeps court records for all 100 counties. You can look up case details, hearing schedules, and outcomes. This is helpful if you want context about a case connected to someone on the Edgecombe County jail roster.
- NC Department of Adult Correction for state prison inmates
- NC Judicial Branch for court records and case status
- NC Sheriffs' Association for county sheriff contact information
- VINE and NC SAVAN for real-time custody status
Note: State prison records and county jail records are maintained by different agencies and are not linked.
About Edgecombe County
Edgecombe County is in eastern North Carolina. Tarboro, the county seat, is one of the oldest towns in the state. The Tar River runs through the county. Agriculture remains a major part of the local economy. The county has faced challenges with population decline in recent decades, but Tarboro has worked to revitalize its downtown and historic district.
The sheriff's office provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas. Town police handle calls inside municipal limits. All arrests in the county, regardless of the arresting agency, result in booking at the Edgecombe County Detention Center. Every booking is recorded on the jail roster. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A, all arrested persons must be brought before a magistrate within a reasonable time. The magistrate sets bond and schedules a first court appearance.
Edgecombe Custody Notifications
Stay informed about changes to the Edgecombe County jail roster by signing up for free alerts. Visit VINELink.com and search for the inmate. Click the notification option. Choose phone, text, email, or TTY. Set your four-digit PIN. The system will alert you when the person's status changes.
VINE contacts you for releases, transfers, and escapes. For escapes, the system calls every 30 minutes over 24 hours. For other events, it tries every two hours during the day. The inmate will not know you signed up. Registration is anonymous and free.
Nearby Counties
These counties are adjacent to Edgecombe County. Check their jail rosters if you cannot find a person in the Edgecombe County system.