Vance County Jail Roster
The Vance County jail roster is a public listing of all inmates held at the county detention center in Henderson, North Carolina. Vance County is in the north-central part of the state near the Virginia border and Kerr Lake. The jail roster includes inmate names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. You can search the Vance County jail roster using the VINE system online or by calling the sheriff's office at 252-738-2200. This page walks through all available search options and related resources.
Vance County Quick Facts
Vance County Detention Center
The Vance County Sheriff's Office operates the detention center. Sheriff Curtis Brame heads the office. Major John Shelton manages the jail. The facility has 150 beds and holds pretrial detainees along with inmates serving short sentences.
When someone is arrested in Vance County, they are brought to the detention center in Henderson for processing. Booking staff record the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the arresting agency. This data enters the Vance County jail roster immediately. The roster is updated throughout the day. It is a public record under North Carolina law, and anyone can request to see it. You do not need to explain your reason for searching the Vance County jail roster. The sheriff's office can provide information by phone at 252-738-2200.
| Agency |
Vance County Sheriff's Office Henderson, NC Phone: (252) 738-2200 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Curtis Brame |
| Jail Administrator | Major John Shelton |
| Capacity | 150 beds |
Search the Vance County Jail Roster
There are several ways to look up inmates in Vance County. Each option provides access to current jail roster data.
The VINE system is a free online search tool. Go to the website, choose North Carolina, and enter the person's name. VINE updates from the Vance County jail roster about every 15 minutes. If the person is in custody, you will see their charges and status. You can also register for free alerts through VINE. The system will contact you by phone, text, or email when the inmate's custody status changes. Registration is anonymous and costs nothing.
The NC SAVAN program offers the same features by phone. Call 1-877-627-2826 any time to check on a Vance County inmate or to sign up for notifications. NC SAVAN supports more than 100 languages and connects to all county jails in North Carolina.
Note: These tools only track inmates booked into the Vance County detention center. People who post bond at the magistrate office before reaching the jail are not on the roster.
Public Records in Vance County
Jail roster records in Vance County are public. N.C.G.S. Chapter 132 gives the public a right to access records made by government agencies. The Vance County jail roster is created during the booking process and qualifies as a public record.
Each entry on the Vance County jail roster shows the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bond amount, and court date. Some entries also list the arresting agency. These records stay on the active roster while the inmate is in custody. After release, they move to an archive. You can request archived Vance County jail records by filing a public records request with the sheriff's office. Under state law, the office must respond promptly.
Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A, criminal process records in Vance County have specific handling rules. But the basic jail roster information, such as who is in custody and what charges they face, is always available to the public.
State Databases for Inmates
North Carolina has state-level tools that can help if you cannot find someone on the Vance County jail roster.
The NC Department of Adult Correction runs an offender search portal covering state prison inmates, probationers, and parolees. It does not include Vance County jail inmates. If someone was convicted in Vance County and sent to state prison, this database will have their record. Entries date back to 1972.
The NC Judicial Branch keeps court records for every county. You can search case details for people listed on the Vance County jail roster. Court records show hearing dates, case results, and sentencing data that add context beyond the jail roster.
About Vance County
Vance County has about 44,000 residents. It sits in the north-central Piedmont region and borders Virginia. Henderson is the county seat and the largest city. Kerr Lake, a popular recreation area, lies partly in Vance County. The area has a history tied to tobacco farming and textiles. Today the economy includes healthcare, government, and small manufacturing.
The Vance County Sheriff's Office serves the unincorporated parts of the county. The Henderson Police Department covers the city. All arrests in Vance County that lead to detention result in bookings at the county jail. The Vance County jail roster includes inmates from every law enforcement agency in the area. Sheriff Curtis Brame oversees all operations. Major John Shelton manages the detention center and keeps the jail roster updated.
Vance County Custody Alerts
Free notifications let you track inmates in Vance County.
Search for the person on VINELink.com or call 1-877-627-2826. Find the inmate and choose your alert method: phone, email, text, or TTY. Set a PIN. Registration is confidential. The inmate is not informed. VINE sends alerts for releases, transfers, and escapes from the Vance County jail. Escape alerts go out every 30 minutes for 24 hours. Other changes trigger calls every two hours during the day.
Note: Notification services track custody status only. They do not provide updates about court proceedings or case outcomes for inmates on the Vance County jail roster.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Vance County. If you cannot find someone on the Vance County jail roster, check these neighbors.