Hoke County Detention Jail Roster

The Hoke County jail roster lists all inmates at the detention center in Raeford, North Carolina. This facility has a capacity of 215 beds. Sheriff Roderick Virgil heads the Hoke County Sheriff's Office, which runs the detention center and several substations across the county. The jail roster is updated as bookings and releases occur. It shows each inmate's name, booking date, charges, and bond amount. For information about current inmates on the Hoke County jail roster, call the Sheriff's Office at 910-875-5111.

Hoke County Detention Facility

The Hoke County Detention Center in Raeford holds pretrial inmates and those serving short sentences. The 215-bed facility is one of the larger jails in the region. Sheriff Roderick Virgil is responsible for the operation of the jail and the safety of everyone inside. Staff process new bookings daily. Each booking adds a record to the Hoke County jail roster.

The Sheriff's Office has multiple substations throughout the county. These substations support law enforcement across rural areas and smaller communities. Arrests made at any location in Hoke County result in booking at the main detention center. That means the Hoke County jail roster reflects arrests from across the entire county, not just the Raeford area.

Visit the Hoke County Sheriff's Office page on the county website for contact details and general information. The contact page lists phone numbers and addresses for the office and substations. The main Hoke County government site covers all county departments.

Searching Hoke County Inmates

There are several ways to check the Hoke County jail roster. Phone inquiries go to 910-875-5111. The staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and share basic booking details.

Online tools provide another way to search for Hoke County inmates. VINELink is a free service that tracks inmate custody status statewide. You can search for a person by name and see if they are in the Hoke County jail. You can also register for automatic alerts when their status changes. The NC SAVAN program offers victim notification services for Hoke County cases. For state-level inmate searches, the NC DAC offender search covers those who have moved from the county jail to state prison.

Note: Inmates booked on federal charges in Hoke County may be transferred to federal facilities and will not appear on the county jail roster.

Booking Records and Public Access

Hoke County booking records contain important details about each arrest. The record shows the inmate's legal name, aliases, date of birth, and a physical description. It lists all charges filed at the time of booking. Bond amounts and types appear on the record as well. This information is part of the Hoke County jail roster.

North Carolina's public records law, N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, makes booking records accessible to anyone. You do not need a specific reason to request them. The Hoke County Sheriff's Office must provide these records within a reasonable time. You can make requests in person at the office in Raeford or in writing.

The booking process itself follows Chapter 15A of the state's Criminal Procedure Act. Every step, from the arrest to the booking at the detention center, must follow the law. This protects the rights of those who appear on the Hoke County jail roster and ensures the records are valid.

Hoke County Bond Information

A magistrate in Hoke County sets bond at the time of booking. The bond depends on the charges, the person's record, and flight risk. Felonies usually carry higher bonds than misdemeanors. The Hoke County jail roster shows each inmate's bond amount and type.

Bond types used in Hoke County include the following:

• Cash bond paid in full to the court
• Secured bond through a licensed bondsman
• Unsecured bond with no upfront cost
• Written promise to appear for minor charges
• No bond for capital offenses or high-risk cases

When an inmate posts bond, they are released and removed from the Hoke County jail roster. They still must appear at all court dates. Failure to appear results in a new arrest warrant. The NC Courts website provides court date and case information for Hoke County.

State Custody Transfers

Some inmates on the Hoke County jail roster will eventually transfer to state prison. This happens after conviction for felonies with sentences over two years. N.C.G.S. Chapter 148 governs the state prison system in North Carolina.

Once the transfer happens, the person is removed from the Hoke County jail roster. They enter the state system and can be found through the NC DAC offender search. The transfer process can take days or weeks depending on bed space at state facilities. During that time, the inmate remains on the Hoke County jail roster.

Note: Hoke County may also hold state inmates temporarily when state facilities are at capacity.

About Hoke County

Hoke County is in the south-central part of North Carolina. Raeford is the county seat. The county borders Cumberland County and sits near Fort Liberty. This military presence shapes the local community in many ways. The population has grown in recent years, putting more demand on the Sheriff's Office and the detention center.

Sheriff Roderick Virgil and his team serve the whole county through the main office and multiple substations. The 215-bed detention center handles a steady flow of bookings. The Hoke County jail roster is the primary public record for tracking who is in custody at any given time.

Nearby Counties

Hoke County neighbors several counties in the Sandhills region. If you do not find who you are looking for on the Hoke County jail roster, check these counties.