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Washington County Background Information

Washington County is situated in the state of North Carolina in the United States of America. Its county seat is Plymouth. There were only 11,003 people living in Washington County back in 2020.

It was formed in 1799.

It was named for George Washington. George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and founding father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

Washington County Arrest Records

Arrest records are kept on every single crime in the United States, including Washington. Violent crime and property crime makeup the two categories that Washington County offences are broken into. In 2018, in Washington County, there were 0 violent and 0 property crimes.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: Scott Hammonds
120 Adams St # 202, Plymouth, NC 27962
Office TelePhone: (252) 793-2422
Fax: (252) 793-3716

Washington County Criminal Records

The criminal records in Washington County are obviously commonly updated. Jail and inmate records are also included in this. Not only do these results show all Washington County inmates, but also those on release. In Washington County, and the entire state of North Carolina, the authorities must keep an up to date register listing every sex offender in the area. This register includes any sex offender who spends time in Washington County. The register can be viewed by every citizen in Washington County.

Search tools can allow Washington County residents to uncover nearby sex offenders. Individual names can also be searched for in Washington County. The searches can also find any incarcerated or non-compliant offenders in Washington County.

Washington County Court Records

The county courthouse is tasked with maintaining all Washington County court records. Court records can be obtained at:

Washington County Courthouse
P.O. Box 901
120 Adams St, 1st Floor
Plymouth, NC 27962
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST
Phone: (252) 791-4000
Fax: (252) 791-4001

Across North Carolina including Washington County, The Court of Appeals has the ability to review any contested lower court case. The superior or trial courts are the aforementioned lower courts, with there being 100 across the 100 North Carolina counties.

NOTE - Regular court records in Washington County can usually be delivered by mail, email, or fax once payment is received. Having said that, official Washington County records may only be delivered via mail.

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Washington County Public Records

All habitants in Washington County have vital records kept on them. Some of these records are even amassed at a county level by places just like Washington County. The records in question range from a multitude of things, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, death certificates, divorce certificates, etc.

The records all eventually end up at the Office of Vital Statistics. Having multiple copies keeps the records safe and they can then be used for statistical analysis in the future.

Thanks to the North Carolina Public Records Law, first passed in 1935, the people of Washington County have the right to access all public records. This gives every Washington County citizen the right to access local and state government public records. The law in question was updated in 2005. A person can receive public records in Washington County at:

Washington County Clerk
120 Adams Street
PO Box 1007
Plymouth NC 27962
Phone: (252) 793-2325
Fax: (252) 793-6982

These records are, unfortunately, not free in Washington County. One example is, birth certificates in Washington County cost 10$ for the first copy. Death records in Washington County cost 10$ for the first copy. Marriage certificates in Washington County cost 10$ for the first copy

NOTE - The office is only open between 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST on Monday to Friday. If a person wishes to receive files, they must bring some form of photo identification. State IDs and driver's licenses will do just fine. All requests must also be put in writing in Washington County.