Tyrrell County Jail Roster
The Tyrrell County jail roster tracks inmates arrested in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. Tyrrell County is the least populated county in the state, located in the Inner Banks region along the Albemarle Sound. Because Tyrrell County does not operate its own jail, all inmates are housed at the Washington County Jail in Plymouth. You can search the Tyrrell County jail roster through the VINE system online or by calling the sheriff's office at 252-796-2251. This page explains how to find inmate records and what resources are available.
Tyrrell County Quick Facts
Tyrrell County Inmate Housing
Tyrrell County does not have its own detention center. Instead, the Tyrrell County Sheriff's Office has an agreement with Washington County to house its inmates at the Washington County Jail in Plymouth. Sheriff Kevin Sawyer leads the Tyrrell County office. When someone is arrested in Tyrrell County, they are transported to the Washington County Jail for booking and detention.
This arrangement is common among small, rural counties in North Carolina. Tyrrell County has fewer than 4,000 residents, making it the least populated county in the state. Running a full detention center would be costly relative to the population. By housing inmates at the Washington County Jail, Tyrrell County ensures its inmates are held in a properly staffed and maintained facility. The jail roster for Tyrrell County inmates is therefore maintained through the Washington County system. When you search for a Tyrrell County inmate, you should search under both Tyrrell County and Washington County to get the most complete results.
| Agency |
Tyrrell County Sheriff's Office Columbia, NC Phone: (252) 796-2251 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Kevin Sawyer |
| Inmates Housed At | Washington County Jail, Plymouth, NC |
Search Tyrrell County Inmates
Because Tyrrell County inmates are held at the Washington County Jail, your search may need to cover both counties. Here are the main tools.
The VINE system is a free online tool for inmate searches. Go to the VINE website, select North Carolina, and enter the person's name. Try searching under both Tyrrell County and Washington County. VINE updates about every 15 minutes. If the person is in custody, the system shows their charges and status. You can register for free alerts so VINE contacts you when the inmate's status changes. This service is anonymous and costs nothing.
The NC SAVAN program provides the same features by phone. Call 1-877-627-2826 at any time. NC SAVAN links to all county jails in North Carolina. The system supports more than 100 languages. You can check on a Tyrrell County inmate or sign up for notifications.
You can also call the Tyrrell County Sheriff's Office at 252-796-2251. Staff can confirm whether someone has been arrested and where they are being held.
Note: Because Tyrrell County inmates go to the Washington County Jail, they may be listed under Washington County in some databases. Always check both.
Tyrrell County Booking Records
Booking records for Tyrrell County inmates are public. N.C.G.S. Chapter 132 defines public records as documents made or received by government agencies. The jail roster entries for Tyrrell County inmates are created during the booking process at the Washington County Jail, and they are public records under this law.
A jail roster entry for a Tyrrell County inmate typically shows the person's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bond amount, and the arresting agency. The entry may list Tyrrell County as the originating jurisdiction even though the inmate is held at the Washington County Jail. Anyone can view this information. You do not need to be related to the inmate. For older records, you can file a public records request with the Tyrrell County Sheriff's Office or the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
State Inmate Search Resources
State databases can help if you cannot find someone through the Tyrrell County jail roster.
The NC Department of Adult Correction runs an offender search portal. It covers state prison inmates, probationers, and parolees. It does not track county jail inmates, but if someone from Tyrrell County was convicted and sent to a state facility, this database will have their record. Entries go back to 1972.
The NC Judicial Branch maintains court records for all 100 counties. You can search for case details connected to people arrested in Tyrrell County. Court records show hearing dates, outcomes, and sentencing information.
Note: The state offender database and the Tyrrell County jail roster are separate systems. A person appears in one or the other depending on their current custody status.
About Tyrrell County
Tyrrell County is the least populated county in North Carolina with fewer than 4,000 residents. It sits in the Inner Banks region along the Albemarle Sound and the Scuppernong River. Columbia is the county seat. The county is largely rural, with farming, forestry, and fishing as the main industries. Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge covers a large portion of the county and attracts birders and nature lovers.
The Tyrrell County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency. Sheriff Kevin Sawyer leads a small department that covers the entire county. Because of its small population, Tyrrell County does not have its own jail. Inmates arrested by the sheriff's office are transported to the Washington County Jail in Plymouth, about 20 miles away. The Tyrrell County jail roster is therefore tied to the Washington County detention system. Despite the arrangement, the Tyrrell County Sheriff's Office remains the point of contact for questions about local arrests and jail roster inquiries.
Custody Alerts for Tyrrell Inmates
Get free notifications when a Tyrrell County inmate's status changes. VINE and NC SAVAN both offer this service.
Visit VINELink.com and search for the inmate under both Tyrrell County and Washington County. Choose your alert method: phone, email, text, or TTY. Set a PIN. Registration is private. VINE sends alerts for releases, transfers, and escapes. Escape alerts go out every 30 minutes for 24 hours. Other changes trigger alerts every two hours during the day. You can also call 1-877-627-2826 to register through NC SAVAN.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Tyrrell County. Check their jail rosters if you cannot find someone connected to Tyrrell County.