Rutherford County Criminal Records (North Carolina)

Rutherford County Clerks file important documents and preserve municipal records in order to maintain an archive for their municipality that can be accessed by the public in Rutherford County, NC. The Clerk's Office is an important source for Rutherford County crime records. Multiple court records can be obtained through the Clerk's Office, including Rutherford County criminal case records for felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions. Many Clerk's Offices provide online access to court records as well as online criminal history searches.

Ellenboro Town Clerk Ellenboro NC 163 Depot Street 28040 828-453-8611

Forest City Clerk Forest City NC 128 North Powell Street 28043 828-248-5202

Rutherford County Clerk Rutherfordton NC 289 North Main Street 28139 828-287-6045


Rutherford County Courts maintain records on their cases and make these documents available to the public, including criminal records for felonies and misdemeanors, criminal violations, and traffic infractions in Rutherford County, NC. There are many types of Rutherford County courts, including municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts. You will need to know the Rutherford County Criminal Court of record and have a name or the case number in order to locate a court case. Many courts also provide docket information for ongoing cases. Court records can often be requested online.

Rutherford County Court Rutherfordton NC 229 North Main Street 28139 828-286-9136

Rutherford District Court Rutherfordton NC 229 North Main Street 28139 828-652-5434


Rutherford County District attorneys are charged with prosecuting crimes in Rutherford County, NC. The District Attorney's Office makes information on ongoing Rutherford County criminal cases and upcoming court dates available to the public. Most District Attorney's Offices provide online access to current and recent Rutherford County criminal records, excluding juvenile records and cases sealed by the court. If you need information on an ongoing criminal case, the District Attorney's Office can give you important information about the defendants involved in the case.

Rutherford County District Attorney Rutherfordton NC PO Box 70 28139 828-288-6110


Rutherford County Jails and Prisons maintain records on current and former inmates in Rutherford County, NC. This information is accessible to the public through the relevant Department of Corrections (DOC) or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. These Rutherford County crime records contain information on a criminal's conviction and sentence, the facility where an inmate is incarcerated, and release dates. In order to locate jail and prison records, you will need a last name and supporting information such as an identification number, date of birth, and the inmate's incarceration status. Rutherford County Jail and prison records are available online through county, state, or federal databases.

Rutherford Correctional Center Spindale NC 549 Ledbetter Road 28160 828-286-4121

Rutherford County Detention Center Rutherfordton NC 198 North Washington Street 28139 828-287-6160

Rutherford County Police Departments maintain records on criminal arrests, incidents reported to the police, and other criminal records in Rutherford County, NC. Many of these Rutherford County police records are available to the public, including 911 incident response reports, police incident reports, and witness statements in certain departments. Logs of Rutherford County criminal arrests and search warrants are also public records. Some police records, particularly those involving ongoing cases or sensitive information, are sealed. Rutherford County police departments provide online access to crime records online.

City Of Forest City Police Department Forest City NC 187 South Church Street 28043 828-245-5555

City Of Rutherfordton Police Department Rutherfordton NC 129 North Main Street 28139 828-287-5062

City Of Spindale Police Department Spindale NC 125 Reveley Street 28160 828-286-3464

Lake Lure - Police Department Lake Lure NC 2950 Memorial Highway 28746 828-625-4685

Lake Lure Police Department Lake Lure NC 2948 Memorial Highway 28746 828-625-4685

North Carolina Division Of Parks - Chimney Rock State Park Chimney Rock NC 742 Chimney Rock Park Road 28720 828-625-9611

Spindale Police Department Spindale NC 103 Reveley Street 28160 828-286-3464


Rutherford County Sheriffs maintain records on criminal arrests, incidents reported to the sheriff, traffic collision reports, and other criminal records in Rutherford County, NC. Some sheriff's criminal records, particularly those involving ongoing cases or sensitive information, are not available to the public. Sheriff's Offices provide access to incident reports if you know some basic information about the incident, and provide useful information Rutherford County criminal background checks.

Rutherford County Sheriffs Department / Rutherford County Jail Rutherfordton NC 198 North Washington Street 28139 828-287-6247


Rutherford County Town Halls and City Halls are the chief administrative offices that runs the town or city in Rutherford County, NC. Town Halls and City Halls maintain records related to the locality, including criminal records. Many provide online access to local Rutherford County crime reports.

Bostic Town Hall Bostic NC 104 Pearidge Road 28018 828-245-5108

Forest City Hall Forest City NC 128 N Powell St 28043 828-245-0148

Forest Town Hall Forest City NC 128 N Powell St 28043 828-245-4747

Rutherfordton City Hall Rutherfordton NC 221 Northview-Dorsey Street 28139 828-287-7943