Camden County Booking Records

Camden County recent bookings are handled by the Camden County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Kevin Jones. The sheriff's office and jail are located at 117 North NC 343 in Camden, NC 27921. Camden is a small county in northeastern North Carolina with a lower crime rate than most of the state. The jail runs around the clock, processing bookings as arrests occur. The Record Division at the sheriff's office maintains all reports and booking records for public access.

Camden County Sheriff's Office

The Camden County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Sheriff Kevin Jones leads the department. The office is at 117 North NC 343 in Camden, NC 27921. The main phone number is (252) 338-5046. The sheriff's office handles patrol, investigations, court security, and the detention center.

Captain Eric Watson supervises the jail. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All arrests made in Camden County result in bookings at this jail. The booking process creates a record that includes the person's name, charges, bond, and other details. These records are maintained by the Record Division.

The Camden County Sheriff's Office website provides information about the department and its services.

The site lists contact information, department leadership, and resources for the public in Camden County.

Programs at Camden County Jail

The Camden County Jail offers programs for inmates beyond basic housing. These programs aim to help people who have been booked into the facility. GED preparation classes give inmates a chance to earn their high school equivalency. Drug rehabilitation programs address substance abuse issues that often relate to the arrest that led to the booking.

These programs are available to inmates who meet the requirements. Not everyone booked into the Camden County Jail will be eligible. Length of stay, charges, and behavior all factor into who can take part. The jail staff can provide details about current program offerings when you contact them at (252) 338-5046.

Note: Program availability may change based on funding and staffing, so verify current offerings with the jail directly.

Recent Bookings and Inmate Services

Camden County provides several services for people who have been booked into the jail. Family members and friends often search recent bookings to find someone and then need to know how to reach them or send support. The jail offers these inmate services:

• Funds deposit for inmate accounts
• Email communication with inmates
• Video visitation
• Commissary purchases

Video visitation lets you see and talk to an inmate without traveling to the jail. This is useful for family members who live far from Camden County. Email provides another way to stay in touch. Funds can be added to an inmate's account so they can buy items from the commissary. Details about each service are available through the sheriff's office.

These services only apply to people who are currently in custody. If you search recent bookings and find that someone has already been released, these services no longer apply to that person.

Camden County Arrest Activity

Camden County is one of the smaller counties in North Carolina. Crime rates are lower than in urban areas. In 2021, the county reported about 22 violent crimes and 59 property crimes. This results in fewer recent bookings compared to larger counties, but the booking process is the same.

Every arrest in Camden County follows the procedures in N.C.G.S. Chapter 15A. This statute governs criminal procedure statewide. It sets the rules for how arrests are made, how people are booked, and what happens at their first court appearance. Even in a small county like Camden, the process is thorough and creates a full booking record for each arrest.

Because the volume is lower, the Record Division at the Camden County Sheriff's Office can often respond to record requests quickly. If you need booking records or arrest reports, call (252) 338-5046. Staff can help you find what you need.

Camden County Record Division

The Record Division at the Camden County Sheriff's Office maintains all reports and records. This includes booking records from recent arrests, incident reports, accident reports, and other law enforcement documents. The division is the go-to source for anyone who needs official records from the sheriff's office.

Under the North Carolina Public Records Act, most of these records are public. You have the right to request and view them. The Record Division processes these requests. You can submit your request in person, by phone, or in writing. Some records may have a small copy fee, but the right to view them is free.

Booking records are among the most requested documents. People search for recent bookings to find out if someone was arrested, what they were charged with, and what their bond was set at. The Record Division can provide this information for current and past bookings in Camden County.

Note: Allow a business day or two for the Record Division to process written requests, especially for older booking records that may need to be pulled from archives.

Court Records and Statewide Searches

After a booking in Camden County, the case enters the court system. Court records are separate from booking records but linked by the case or docket number. You can search Camden County court records through the NC eCourts portal. The North Carolina Courts website also has court calendars and general information about the courts.

For broader searches, the NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers people in the state prison system. VINE provides free custody status alerts for inmates in Camden County and across North Carolina. Register with the inmate's name to get notified when their status changes.

Nearby Counties

Camden County is in the northeastern corner of North Carolina near the Virginia border. It is one of the state's smallest counties by population. For recent bookings in surrounding areas, check these neighboring counties.