This page helps users with an inmate search in Brunswick County, North Carolina, by pointing to the official search portal, detention information, and next contacts for custody-related questions.

The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office and Brunswick County Detention Center provide public access to selected inmate information while noting that records can change quickly.

Brunswick County inmate search portal

For the main online lookup, use the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Suite Pro inmate portal. The portal is tied to the Sheriff's Office and includes inmate information for public access.

You can also review the Sheriff's Office Inmate Search page for the public notice, access limits, and warning about misuse of information.

Important: inmate information may change quickly, and some offenders may be excluded at the discretion of the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office or other law enforcement agencies.

Search limits and released inmate records

The inmate search is intended to support public safety and community access to selected offender information. It is not a guarantee that every person connected to a case, arrest, or booking will appear online.

Released inmate searches are limited to the previous 24-hour time frame. For a record that is missing, unclear, or outside that window, the Detention Center or Sheriff's Office may be the better next step.

Information from the inmate search must not be used to threaten, intimidate, harass, or otherwise misuse another person's information. Misuse may result in criminal prosecution or civil liability.

Brunswick County Detention Center

The Brunswick County Detention Center holds people charged with or convicted of criminal and civil offenses as ordered by the court. It operates under the authority of the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office.

The facility includes booking and releasing areas, a public lobby, medical station, administration offices, and inmate housing blocks. For general detention details, see the Sheriff's Office Detention Center page.

Inmate communication, visitation, and funds

After locating an inmate, related services may help with communication, visits, or commissary deposits. These services are separate from the inmate search itself.

  • Inmate telephone access is for outgoing collect calls only through Securus Technologies.
  • Inmates are not permitted to receive telephone calls.
  • General population inmate phones are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., except during meals, shift changes, and other facility needs.
  • Video visits are non-contact and may be conducted online or through the Securus Video Visit app.
  • Online visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
  • Commissary deposits may be made at the Detention Center kiosk or online through McDaniel Supply Company.

Public records requests

If an inmate search does not answer your records need, the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office provides a public records request option. The request form includes a Detention request type along with other request categories.

The Sheriff's Office states that it makes reasonable efforts to fulfill public records requests as expeditiously as possible, with 10 business days as the target completion window. Information may be withheld when release could affect victim safety, an active investigation, a call in progress, or other restrictions under North Carolina law.

Use the Sheriff's Office public records request form when you need a formal records request rather than a basic online inmate lookup.

Contact the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center

Use these contacts for inmate search questions, detention center issues, and related public records needs.

Common questions

Where do I search for inmates in Brunswick County?

Use the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Suite Pro inmate portal for the main online inmate search.

Released inmate searches are limited to the previous 24-hour time frame.

The online search provides selected offender information. Some offenders may be excluded at the discretion of the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office or another law enforcement agency.

Who should I call about a detention center question?

For Detention Center questions, call the Main Lobby at (910) 253-2760.

Can inmates receive phone calls?

No. Inmates are not permitted to receive telephone calls. General population inmates may place outgoing collect calls through Securus Technologies.

Use the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office public records request form. The Sheriff's Office lists 10 business days as the target window for fulfilling requests.