Pasquotank County Jail Roster

The Pasquotank County jail roster provides a record of all inmates held at the detention center in Elizabeth City. Pasquotank County is located in northeastern North Carolina along the Pasquotank River and Albemarle Sound. Sheriff Tommy Wooten manages the 192-bed facility and the Sheriff's Office. The jail roster lists each inmate's name, charges, booking date, and bond. You can call 252-338-1219 to inquire about someone in custody.

Pasquotank Detention Center Overview

The Pasquotank County detention center sits in Elizabeth City. It has 192 beds and serves as the main holding facility for the county. Sheriff Tommy Wooten leads the operation. Staff handle intake, housing, and release of inmates around the clock. When someone is arrested in Pasquotank County, they are transported here for booking. The completed booking creates an entry on the Pasquotank County jail roster.

Elizabeth City is a regional hub for the Albemarle area. The detention center processes arrests from the Sheriff's Office, Elizabeth City Police, and other local agencies. The U.S. Coast Guard has a base in the area, which adds to the community but has its own jurisdiction for military matters. Civilian arrests all go through the Pasquotank County detention center and appear on the jail roster.

Note: The Pasquotank County jail roster is a public record under North Carolina law and is available to anyone upon request.

How to Search Pasquotank Inmates

You can check the Pasquotank County jail roster by calling the Sheriff's Office at 252-338-1219. The Pasquotank County Sheriff's website has information about the detention center and may offer online inmate lookup tools.

VINELink allows you to search for inmates in Pasquotank County and sign up for custody alerts. This is helpful if you need to know when someone is released. The NC SAVAN program provides victim notification for Pasquotank County cases. For people who have been sent to state prison, the NC DAC offender search tracks them after they leave the county jail roster.

Booking Records in Pasquotank County

Every arrest generates a booking record. This record feeds into the Pasquotank County jail roster. It contains the inmate's full name, date of birth, physical description, and all charges. The arresting agency is noted. Most bookings come from the Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office or Elizabeth City Police Department.

Booking records are public documents under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. You can request copies from the Sheriff's Office. The process follows N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A, which sets the rules for arrests and criminal procedure in North Carolina. Every booking at the Pasquotank County detention center must follow these guidelines.

Archived records are also available. Older Pasquotank County booking records may take longer to retrieve but remain public.

Bond and Court Process

A magistrate sets the bond when someone is booked into the Pasquotank County detention center. Bond details show on the jail roster. Secured bonds need cash or a bail bondsman. Unsecured bonds do not require upfront payment. Written promises are used for minor charges. Each bond type is recorded so the public can see the terms of release.

Pasquotank County courts operate at the courthouse in Elizabeth City. The NC Courts website has scheduling and procedural information. District Court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases. Superior Court takes felonies. Each inmate on the Pasquotank County jail roster has a court date tied to their charges.

Note: Bond amounts on the Pasquotank County jail roster are subject to change after a court hearing or bond review.

State Records and Transfers

Inmates sentenced to state prison leave the Pasquotank County jail roster. They enter the state corrections system governed by N.C.G.S. Chapter 148. The NC DAC public records page handles requests for information about state inmates from Pasquotank County.

The NC Sheriffs' Association represents all sheriffs in the state, including Sheriff Tommy Wooten of Pasquotank County. The association provides training, support, and resources that help county jails run smoothly. These standards affect how the Pasquotank County jail roster is maintained and how inmates are processed.

Visitation and Commissary

The Pasquotank County detention center has set visitation hours. Call 252-338-1219 for the current schedule. Video visitation may be an option. All visitors must have valid identification. Dress code rules apply.

Commissary is available to inmates who have funds in their accounts. Families can deposit money at the detention center or through online services. The Pasquotank County jail roster does not show account balances. Medical and mental health services are provided during intake and throughout an inmate's stay at the facility.

About Pasquotank County

Pasquotank County was established in 1670 as a precinct. It became a county in 1739. The name comes from a Native American word meaning "where the current of the stream divides." The county covers 289 square miles in northeastern North Carolina. Elizabeth City is the county seat and the largest population center. The Pasquotank River flows through the county into the Albemarle Sound.

The county has about 39,824 residents. Elizabeth City State University is located here. The U.S. Coast Guard operates a major base in Elizabeth City. Sheriff Tommy Wooten and his staff provide law enforcement for the county. The Pasquotank County jail roster reflects arrests from across the entire county, including rural areas and the city itself.

Nearby Counties

If the person you are looking for is not on the Pasquotank County jail roster, they may have been booked in a nearby county.