What are Jacksonville Public Records
According to the North Carolina Open Records Act, Jacksonville public records are data in recording or writing maintained, created, received, or corrected by a public agency in line with a public activity or business. Jacksonville’s public records may exist in digital or physical format, such as books, memoranda, symbols, maps, charters, audiotapes, microfilms, SMS, or emails. Not all public records are open to the public. Public agencies are required by law to redact or withhold certain information if it violates the record subject’s privacy or safety. That said, the North Carolina Open Records Act withholds documents containing the following information:
- Medical records that may violate the privacy of the record subject;
- Voters’ registration information, such as email address, home address, and other identifying information;
- Information about attorney-client privilege;
- Government personnel data and similar files, such as salary information and investigations of employee misconduct (if the charges are untrue after due investigations);
- Architectural and official building plans of government-owned facilities;
- Minutes of the meeting of public entities closed to the public;
- Voted registration information containing a voter's email address, home address, and phone number;
- Public documents containing information about the identity of informants in a law enforcement investigation;
- Information security records that may reveal vulnerabilities to a public agency's information technology system;
- Expunged or sealed criminal information;
- Law enforcement agencies’ investigatory files and procedures;
- Preliminary notes, drafts, inter or intra-agency memoranda which are not used or retained by a public agency in decision-making;
- Juvenile records and information;
- Trade secrets or negotiations filed with a public agency for licensing purposes;
- Pending litigation that involves a public agency or entity.
In addition to government agencies, public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may opt to use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:
- The address of the requestor;
- A case number or file number (if known);
- The location of the document or person involved;
- The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile);
- The last known or current address of the registrant.
Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Pueblo Crime Statistics
Arrest records and crime reports fall under the purview of the Jacksonville Police Department. Furthermore, the City’s police department generates an annual index crime report for all documented index crimes. Persons or entities interested in accessing Jacksonville index crime statistics must visit the FBI Uniform Crime Report online platform. Per the FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2018, the City of Jacksonville recorded 1,971 index crimes, consisting of 208 violent crimes and 1,963 property crimes. A breakdown of the overall figure revealed the following index crimes rates: three murders, 45 robberies, 160 aggravated assaults, 337 burglaries, 1,334 larceny thefts, 92 motor vehicle thefts, and seven arson. Meanwhile, Pueblo City reported 1,806 index crimes in 2015. Therefore, index crime rates in Pueblo City increased by nine percent within a three-year gap.
Are Jacksonville Criminal Records Public?
Per the North Carolina Freedom of Information Law, not all Jacksonville criminal records are accessible to the public. The law prevents the disclosure of expunged or sealed criminal records documents. In addition, juvenile criminal records are exempt from public access: only the record subject and other authorized persons can access the records. Information on crime victims, witnesses, and complainants are also redacted from Jacksonville criminal records.
Record subjects can obtain certified copies of Jacksonville criminal records check from the Clerk of the Onslow Superior Court. To receive copies of the document, record seekers must fill out Form AOC-CR-314 and present the completed document via mail or in-person at:
The Onslow County Superior Court
625 Court Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: (910) 478-3600
At the same time, Jacksonville criminal records are also under the purview of the North Carolina Bureau of Investigation. Through the Bureau of Investigations, record seekers can conduct criminal record searches on themselves and others. Record seekers may obtain a copy of their own criminal record by sending a completed request form to the NC State Bureau of Investigations at:
NC State Bureau of Investigation
Criminal Information and Identification Section
Attention: Civilian Services Unit - Right to Review
Post Office Box 29500
Raleigh, NC 27626-0500.
The written request must contain:
- The requester's name and address;
- Other identifying information, such as sex or race;
- Birth date;
- Legible set of fingerprints.
Besides the written request, record seekers must attach a $14 certified check or money order payable to the NC Bureau of Investigation. Most importantly, record seekers must get fingerprinted by law enforcement personnel.
How to Obtain Jacksonville Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Records Division of the Onslow Police Department handles arrest records or incident reports for Jacksonville City. Individuals interested in accessing the record may contact the Onslow County Courthouse at:
The Onslow County Superior Court
625 Court Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: (910) 478-3600
In contrast, the state or local law enforcement agencies can request Jacksonville police reports and arrest records from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office. To obtain these documents, interested agencies must fill out the Background Request Form and send the completed documents to the Sheriff's Office at:
717 Court Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: (910) 455-3113
Email: Sheriff@onslowcountync.gov
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Jacksonville City
The North Carolina Sex Offender and Public Offender Registry is the record custodian of all Jacksonville sex offenders' information. It provides access to sex offenders' data via an online search portal. City residents and non-residents can search for sex offenders residing in the City on the registry platform. Furthermore, record seekers can access sex offenders’ data on the platform via these options:
- The offender’s address;
- Sex registration number.
Residents may also opt for an email alert system when a sex offender moves into their vicinity.
How to Find Jacksonville Inmate Records
Record seekers can find Jacksonville inmate records by contacting the Onslow County Sheriff's Office at:
717 Court Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: (910) 455-3113
Email: sheriff@onslowcountync.gov
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety provides an online database for all state prison inmates, parolees, and probationers. To access Jackson inmate records, interested persons must type in the offenders’:
- Status (incarcerated or probation);
- First and last name;
- Number;
- Race or ethnic group;
- Birth date;
- Age range.
Furthermore, the online platform provides downloadable copies of all inmate records.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Jacksonville City Jail?
The Onslow County Detention Center houses all inmates within the City. To visit inmates at the Detention Center, visitors must appear in person at:
701 Mill Avenue
Jacksonville
NC, 28540
Phone: (910) 455-3113
Fax: (910) 455-0048
Visitors must schedule an appointment before the visitation time. Furthermore, visitors must dress appropriately during visitation.
What are Jacksonville Vital Records?
Jacksonville vital records are government-verified records of life events within the city. Documented life events include birth, death, divorce, and marriage events. All vital records in Jacksonville are under the purview of government agencies operating at the county and state level. Thus, record seekers must direct all requests to the designated record custodian. The Onslow County Register of Deeds is the local custodian of all vital records. Whereas the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is the state-level custodian of all vital records.
Where and How to Obtain Jacksonville Divorce Records
City residents and non-residents can obtain copies of divorce certificates from the Onslow County Register of Deeds. As the local custodian of divorce records, the Register of Deeds provides access to Jacksonville divorce records through an online search portal. Interested persons must fill out the required details on the online platform to access divorce records. On the other hand, Jacksonville divorce records are also obtainable via mail or in-person requests. To receive divorce records via in-person or mail requests, record seekers must provide:
- A completed vital record request form;
- $10 search fee for the requested document (the Register of Deeds accepts certified checks or money orders for mail order);
- A copy of the requester’s valid photo ID.
Record seekers must send the above-listed documents to the Register of Deeds in-person or via mail:
Register of Deeds
109 Old Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Where and How to Get Jacksonville Marriage Records
The Onslow County Register of Deeds keeps records of all marriage licenses issued in Jacksonville City. Record seekers can obtain Jacksonville marriage records either through the Register of Deeds online search platform or in-person at:
Register of Deeds
109 Old Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
In addition, marriage records are also obtainable via mail request to the Register of Deeds. To obtain marriage records via mail, interested persons must send a completed vital record request form, a photocopy of a valid photo ID, and the required search fee in a self-addressed envelope to:
The Onslow County Register of Deeds
109 Old Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Where and How to Find Jacksonville Birth Records
City residents and non-residents can obtain certified copies of Jacksonville from the Onslow County Register of Deeds’ Office. Birth records are confidential and only accessible to:
- The record subject;
- Parent listed on the birth document;
- Legal guardians;
- Legal representatives of the eligible applicants.
To obtain Jacksonville birth records, interested persons must present a notarized statement alongside the following documents:
- A completed request form for DD214;
- $10 search fee for the requested document (the Register of Deeds accepts certified checks or money orders for mail order);
- A copy of the requester’s valid photo ID.
Record seekers must send the documents to the Register of Deeds in-person or via mail:
Register of Deeds
109 Old Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
The Onslow County Register of Deeds also maintains online access to birth records. Record seekers must input the required details on the platform to get Jacksonville birth records.
Where and How to Find Jacksonville Death Records
Record seekers can get copies of Jacksonville death records from the Onslow County Register of Deeds. Note that the Register of Deeds will only issue death certificates to persons with a legitimate interest in the document. Eligible persons or entities can access death certificates via an online search platform. On the other hand, record seekers can obtain Jacksonville death records via mail or in-person.
To get a certified copy of death records, interested persons must present a notarized statement alongside the following documents:
- A completed request form for DD214;
- $10 search fee for the requested document (the Register of Deeds accepts certified checks or money orders for mail order);
- A copy of the requester’s valid photo ID.
Record seekers must send these documents in a self-addressed envelope or in-person to:
Register of Deeds
109 Old Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540.
