Tyrrell County Information
Tyrrell County is a small county within North Carolina, USA. In 2020, there were only 3,245 people living in Tyrrell County. Its county seat is Columbia.
It was formed in 1739.
It was named for Sir John Tyrrell, one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.
Tyrrell County is included in the Kill Devil Hills, NC, Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC Combined Statistical Area.
Tyrrell County Arrest Records
In Tyrrell County, all arrest records are retained and serviced. Tyrrell County crimes are divided into violent crimes and property crimes. Back in 2021, there were 6 violent and 24 property crimes in Tyrrell County.
Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Kevin Sawyer
405 Main St
Columbia, NC 27925
Phone: (252) 796-2251
Fax: (252) 796-0251
Email: ksawyer@tyrrellcso.com
Tyrrell County Criminal Records
As with anywhere in North Carolina, the criminal records in Tyrrell County are often updated. These data files comprise jail and inmate records. Tyrrell County habitants can use this to look up any inmates or people on release. This register includes each and every offender in Tyrrell County, from those living or working to those in school or in jail. Any member of the public can apply for access to this list in Tyrrell County. Residents in Tyrrell County therefore have the ability to find any offenders who are located near their home. In Tyrrell County, individual names can also be entered into a search. These search results can also list any incarcerated or non-compliant offenders.
Tyrrell County Court Records
The county courthouse is tasked with maintaining all Tyrrell County court records. Court records can be obtained at:
Tyrrell County Courthouse
Clerk: Angie Sexton
P.O. Box 406
403 Main St
Columbia, NC 27925
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST
Phone: (252) 766-6510
Fax: (252) 766-6511
Email: Angie.sexton@ncourts.org
The Court of Appeals in North has the power to oversee any decision made by lower courts. Each of North Carolina's 100 counties has one of these lower courts, known as the superior or trial courts.
NOTE - Typical records in Tyrrell County can be dispatched by mail, email, or fax. Yet, official Tyrrell County records may only be delivered via mail.
Tyrrell County Public Records
Every last person within the Tyrrell County boundaries has vital records kept on them. In fact, Tyrrell County is actually accountable for collecting some of these records. The vital records in question often range from birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, death certificates, divorce certificates, plus much more.
The Office of Vital Statistics is then sent copies of these vital records. Having multiple copies keeps the records safe and they can then be used for statistical analysis in the future.
Public records can be accessed and copied by all Tyrrell County habitants thanks to North Carolina Public Records Law. The act gives every single inhabitant of the state the fundamental right to access all public records, whether they are held by the local or state government. The most up-to-date law changes came in 2005. In order to attain a public record, a person in Tyrrell County must go through at:
Tyrrell County Clerk: Gene Boger
403 Main St
Columbia, NC 27925
Phone: (252) 796-2901
Fax: (252) 796-0148
Email: geneboger@tyrrellcounty.net
However, these records come at a cost in Tyrrell County. First copies of birth records cost $24 in Tyrrell County. Death certificates in Tyrrell County will set a person back $24 for a first copy. Marriage certificates in Tyrrell County cost $24 for the first copy.
NOTE - The office has opening times of 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday. Those looking to request files must also bring some form of photo identification. Photo ID could be a driver's license or state ID. All requests must also be put in writing in Tyrrell County.
