Public records online

NCDAC Policies and Procedures – An up-to-date listing of public policies governing North Carolina's state corrections agency.

Offender Public Information Search / Locator - Search by name or offender ID for up-to-date information on North Carolina state prisoners, probationers, and parolees. This NCDAC database contains current and historical information back to 1972. Does not include county jail information.
Automated System Query (ASQ) - This search tool queries the same NCDAC database as the public offender search, but allows you to create specialized reports based on criteria that you select.  Returns counts and demographic information on offenders but not specific offender identities.

Background Checks – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is the central repository for criminal information for the state of North Carolina. The SBI offers the public and authorized agencies criminal background checks.
NC Sex Offender Registry - This database shows residential locations of registered sex offenders in North Carolina.  Maintained by the State Bureau of Investigation.

North Carolina Judicial Branch – NCDAC is not the custodian of court records. To request records regarding criminal and civil cases, police reports and traffic citations, contact the North Carolina Judicial Branch or the Clerk of Court in the county where the citation was issued.