This page helps with an inmate search in Alamance County, North Carolina by showing where to use the county jail listing, what details to check, and when to contact the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.

The main online option is the Alamance County Sheriff's Office P2C Inmate Inquiry. For jail questions that need staff help, the Alamance County Detention Center is the relevant facility.

Alamance County Sheriff's Office P2C Inmate Inquiry

Use the Alamance County Sheriff's Office P2C Inmate Inquiry to search the current inmate list by name.

  • Last name
  • First name

The search page also displays an inmate list that can be filtered and opened by selecting a row.

  • Enter the person’s last name and first name, if known.
  • Run the search and review matching names carefully.
  • Check the listed charge, arrest date, and booking agency before relying on a match.

Information shown in inmate search results

P2C inmate search results may show identifying and booking information for people listed in custody.

  • Name, including last, first, and middle name fields
  • Race, sex, and age
  • Primary charge
  • Arrest date
  • Booking agency

Check spelling and name order. If a result is missing or unclear, try searching with fewer name details before contacting the detention center.

Alamance County Detention Center

The Alamance County Detention Center serves people charged with or convicted of criminal or civil offenses. The facility page is useful when the inmate search result points to a jail-related question, such as detention contact information or facility location.

For facility details, review the Alamance County Detention Center page.

Records requests and limits

For records beyond the inmate list, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office requires public records requests to be submitted in writing. The office may charge actual costs for fulfilling requests, and any fees are communicated before the request is completed.

Records of criminal investigations and criminal intelligence information are not public records under North Carolina law. Requests for arrest warrants and search warrants should be directed to the Alamance County Clerk’s Office or the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts.

Submit a written request through the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office public records page, or mail it to the Sheriff’s Office at the address listed there.

Inmate commissary

The Alamance County Detention Center provides an online commissary service where users begin by selecting a resident. The resident search asks for a resident last name or ID.

For purchases and resident lookup within the store, use the Alamance County Detention Center commissary page.

Contact information for inmate search help

Use these contacts for jail, detention, and Sheriff’s Office questions related to an inmate search.

Common questions

Where do I search for an inmate in Alamance County?

Use the P2C Inmate Inquiry from the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office to search by last name and first name.

What information can I see in the inmate list?

The list may show the inmate’s name, race, sex, age, primary charge, arrest date, and booking agency.

Who should I contact about a person held at the detention center?

Contact the Alamance County Detention Center at (336) 570-6317 for detention-related questions.

How do I request Sheriff’s Office records beyond the inmate list?

Public records requests must be submitted in writing to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office. Fees, if any, are communicated before the request is fulfilled.

Where should requests for arrest or search warrants go?

Requests for arrest warrants and search warrants should be directed to the Alamance County Clerk’s Office or the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts.