Washington County Jail Roster
The Washington County jail roster shows all inmates held at the county jail in Plymouth, North Carolina. Washington County is a small, rural county in the Inner Banks region along the Roanoke River. The jail also houses inmates from neighboring Tyrrell County. The jail roster includes inmate names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. You can search the Washington County jail roster through the VINE system online or call the sheriff's office at 252-793-2422. This page covers all the ways to access these records.
Washington County Quick Facts
Washington County Jail
The Washington County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail. Sheriff Johnny Barnes leads the office. The jail has 42 beds and serves as the detention facility for both Washington County and Tyrrell County. Tyrrell County does not have its own jail, so its inmates are housed here in Plymouth under an interlocal agreement.
When someone is arrested in Washington County, they are brought to the jail for booking. The same applies to people arrested in Tyrrell County. Staff record the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the arresting agency during intake. This data enters the Washington County jail roster. The roster updates as new bookings and releases happen. Because the jail serves two counties, the Washington County jail roster may include inmates from both jurisdictions. The jail roster is a public record under North Carolina law, and anyone can ask to see it without providing a reason.
| Agency |
Washington County Sheriff's Office Plymouth, NC Phone: (252) 793-2422 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Johnny Barnes |
| Capacity | 42 beds |
| Also Houses | Tyrrell County inmates |
Search Washington County Inmates
There are several ways to look up inmates on the Washington County jail roster. Online tools and phone options are both available.
The VINE system is a free search tool. Go to the website, select North Carolina, and enter the person's name. Try both Washington County and Tyrrell County if you are unsure where the arrest was made. VINE updates roughly every 15 minutes. If the person is in custody at the Washington County jail, you will see their charges and status. You can register for alerts through VINE. The system will contact you by phone, text, or email when the inmate is released or transferred.
The NC SAVAN program provides a phone-based alternative. Call 1-877-627-2826 any time. NC SAVAN links to all county jails in North Carolina, including Washington County. The system supports more than 100 languages.
You can also call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 252-793-2422. Because the jail is small, staff can usually confirm an inmate's status quickly.
Note: The Washington County jail roster includes inmates from both Washington County and Tyrrell County. Search under both counties for the best results.
Washington County Jail Records
Jail records in Washington County are public. N.C.G.S. Chapter 132 gives the public a right to access government records. The Washington County jail roster is created during the booking process, so it qualifies under this law.
Each jail roster entry shows the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bond amount, and sometimes the arresting agency and court date. These records are available to anyone. For older records not on the active Washington County jail roster, file a public records request with the sheriff's office. The office must respond promptly under state law.
State Inmate Search Tools
State databases help when someone is no longer on the Washington County jail roster.
The NC Department of Adult Correction runs an offender search portal covering state prison inmates, probationers, and parolees. It does not track Washington County jail inmates. But if someone from Washington County or Tyrrell County was sent to state prison, this tool will find them. Records go back to 1972.
The NC Judicial Branch keeps court records for every county. You can search case details for people on the Washington County jail roster. Court records show hearing dates, outcomes, and sentencing information.
Note: State databases and the Washington County jail roster are separate systems. A person appears in one or the other based on where they are currently held.
About Washington County
Washington County has about 12,000 residents. It sits in the Inner Banks region of eastern North Carolina along the Roanoke River and Albemarle Sound. Plymouth is the county seat. The area is known for its history, farming, and fishing. The Roanoke River is a major feature of the county landscape. Pettigrew State Park and the Pocosin Lakes area are nearby.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office serves the entire county. The Plymouth Police Department covers the town. All arrests in Washington County and Tyrrell County that lead to detention result in bookings at the Washington County jail. The Washington County jail roster therefore includes inmates from both counties and from all local law enforcement agencies. Sheriff Johnny Barnes oversees the office and the 42-bed jail. The facility plays an important role in the region by providing detention services that smaller Tyrrell County cannot offer on its own.
Custody Notifications
Get free alerts about inmates at the Washington County jail.
Visit VINELink.com to search for the inmate. Choose your notification method: phone, email, text, or TTY. Create a PIN. Registration is private. VINE sends alerts for releases, transfers, and escapes from the Washington County jail. Escape alerts go out every 30 minutes for 24 hours. Other custody changes trigger alerts every two hours during daytime. You can also call 1-877-627-2826 to register through NC SAVAN.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Washington County. Check their jail rosters if needed.