Warrants are public record in Person County, North Carolina, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes § 132-1, which establishes the North Carolina Public Records Law. This statute defines public records as "all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, films, sound recordings, magnetic or other tapes, electronic data-processing records, artifacts, or other documentary material, regardless of physical form or characteristics, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance in connection with the transaction of public business by any agency of North Carolina government or its subdivisions."
Warrant records maintained by the Person County Sheriff's Office and the Person County Clerk of Court fall under this definition and are therefore accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by statute. The North Carolina Public Records Law mandates that these records be made available for inspection by any person at reasonable times and under reasonable supervision.
Certain warrant information may be temporarily sealed or restricted if disclosure would:
Members of the public seeking warrant information may contact the Person County Clerk of Court or visit the courthouse to request access to these records.
Warrant records in Person County typically contain comprehensive information as required by North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-304. These records include:
The level of detail in warrant records serves to ensure proper identification of the subject and provides necessary information for law enforcement to execute the warrant in accordance with legal requirements.
Person County residents may verify warrant status through several no-cost methods as provided by North Carolina General Statutes § 132-6, which requires public agencies to provide access to public records without charge for inspection:
When conducting a warrant search, individuals should be prepared to provide:
Pursuant to North Carolina law, government agencies may charge reasonable fees for copies of records but not for inspection of records.
The Person County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for executing warrants within Person County jurisdiction. Sheriff warrants are issued under the authority granted by North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-301 and § 15A-304.
The Sheriff's Office maintains a comprehensive database of active warrants that includes:
The Person County Sheriff's Office Warrant Division is located at:
Person County Sheriff's Office
120 Court Street
Roxboro, NC 27573
(336) 597-0500
Person County Sheriff's Office
The Warrant Division operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for public inquiries. Law enforcement execution of warrants occurs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As of 2025, Person County has implemented enhanced digital systems for warrant verification in compliance with North Carolina Administrative Code Title 12, Chapter 4. Individuals seeking to determine if they have an active warrant may utilize the following methods:
When verifying warrant status, individuals should provide:
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-301.1, electronic records of warrants are maintained and accessible through these official channels.
Person County maintains a systematic process for checking outstanding warrants in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-301. Members of the public may verify outstanding warrant status through the following official channels:
For third-party inquiries regarding another individual's warrant status, the following information must be provided:
Law enforcement agencies and court officials maintain strict verification protocols to ensure accurate identification when providing warrant information.