Perquimans County Jail Roster

The Perquimans County jail roster records all inmates currently held at the county detention center in Hertford. Perquimans County is one of the oldest and smallest counties in North Carolina, located in the northeastern corner of the state. Sheriff Shelton White Jr. leads the Sheriff's Office and oversees the 40-bed facility. The jail roster tracks booking dates, charges, and bond information for each inmate. Call 252-426-5615 for details about someone in custody.

Perquimans Detention Center

The Perquimans County detention center is in Hertford. With just 40 beds, it is one of the smallest jails in North Carolina. Sheriff Shelton White Jr. and a small staff keep the facility running. Despite its size, the detention center handles all local bookings. Anyone arrested in Perquimans County is brought here for processing.

Staff take fingerprints and photographs at intake. Every charge is logged. A magistrate sets bond based on the severity of the charges and the person's history. All of this information goes onto the Perquimans County jail roster. The roster is a public document under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. Anyone may view it without giving a reason.

Note: With only 40 beds, the Perquimans County jail roster often changes quickly as inmates are released or transferred.

Looking Up Perquimans Inmates

The most direct way to check the Perquimans County jail roster is to call 252-426-5615. Staff at the Sheriff's Office can confirm if someone is being held. The Perquimans County Sheriff's website has general information about the office and detention center.

Online tools extend your search beyond the local facility. VINELink covers Perquimans County and the rest of North Carolina. You can search for inmates and register for custody status alerts. The NC SAVAN program provides notification services for crime victims with cases in Perquimans County. If the person has left the county jail, the NC DAC offender search tracks those in state custody.

Perquimans Booking Records

Every arrest in Perquimans County creates a booking record. The record is the source of the jail roster entry. It contains the person's name, age, physical traits, and charges. Each charge is marked as a misdemeanor or felony. The arresting officer and agency are documented. In Perquimans County, most arrests are made by the Sheriff's Office.

Booking records follow N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A, the Criminal Procedure Act. This law sets procedures for arrests, searches, and intake processing. Records from the Perquimans County jail are kept on file by the Sheriff's Office. Archived records are still public and can be requested.

The NC DAC public records page helps you get records from state agencies if an inmate from Perquimans County has been transferred to state prison.

Bonds and Court in Perquimans

Bond is set at the time of booking. The amount and type appear on the Perquimans County jail roster. Secured bonds need cash or a bail bondsman. Unsecured bonds let the person leave without paying but carry financial liability if they miss court. Minor offenses may result in a written promise to appear.

Perquimans County courts operate at the courthouse in Hertford. District Court handles misdemeanors. Superior Court handles felony cases. The NC Courts website lists court schedules and provides details about proceedings. Each case on the Perquimans County jail roster is linked to an upcoming court date.

State Records and Transfers

Inmates who receive state prison sentences are transferred out of the Perquimans County detention center. They leave the county jail roster at that point. N.C.G.S. Chapter 148 governs state prison operations. The state system tracks these inmates from transfer forward.

The NC Sheriffs' Association represents all county sheriffs in North Carolina, including Sheriff Shelton White Jr. of Perquimans County. The association supports smaller counties with training and operational guidance. This helps the Perquimans County detention center maintain standards despite its limited size.

Note: State and county systems track inmates separately. Check both if you are trying to locate someone who was arrested in Perquimans County.

About Perquimans County

Perquimans County is one of the original precincts of Carolina, established in 1668. The county takes its name from a Native American word. It covers 329 square miles in the far northeastern part of North Carolina. Hertford is the county seat. The Perquimans River runs through the area and flows into the Albemarle Sound. The county is rural with a population of about 13,463.

Sheriff Shelton White Jr. provides law enforcement for the county. The Perquimans County jail roster captures all arrests in the area. The small 40-bed facility reflects the county's modest population and crime rate. Bookings include a range of charges from traffic offenses to felonies.

Nearby Counties

If the person is not on the Perquimans County jail roster, try checking these neighboring counties.