Search Concord Arrest Records
Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County in North Carolina. The city has about 105,000 residents and sits northeast of Charlotte. Arrest records from Concord are created by the police department and processed through the Cabarrus County courts. These records are public and open to anyone who wants to view them. Local police and the county sheriff's office both handle arrest records for Concord residents. You can search these records online or visit the courthouse in person to request copies of arrest records and related criminal case documents.
Concord Police Department Records
The Concord Police Department is at 35 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord, NC 28025. Call (704) 920-5000 for questions about records. Officers handle law enforcement within city limits. Each arrest produces a report that enters the public record system after booking.
Request an arrest record from Concord police by giving the full name of the person. Include a date of birth if you have it. You can visit in person, call, or write. Staff will search the files and let you know what they find. Printed copies may have a fee. The records office is open during weekday business hours.
The Concord Police Department building where officers file arrest reports and the public can request record copies.
Walk-in requests are accepted at this location during regular office hours.
Cabarrus County Court Records for Concord
All criminal cases from Concord go through the Cabarrus County courts. The courthouse is at 77 Union St S, Concord. Call (704) 262-5500 for the clerk's office. The clerk stores every document in every criminal case. When an arrest in Concord leads to charges, the full case file lives at this courthouse.
Court records include arrest warrants, charging documents, bond details, hearing dates, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. These are public under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132. Give the clerk a name or case number to pull the file. You can review it at the courthouse or get copies for a fee.
The Cabarrus County Sheriff is at 30 Corban Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025. The sheriff runs the county jail and also makes arrests. The Police to Citizen portal shows recent arrests and booking data. It covers all of Cabarrus County, including Concord.
The Cabarrus County arrest records system stores booking data from the Concord Police Department and county sheriff.
This database is updated regularly with new booking information from across the county.
Note: Concord is home to Charlotte Motor Speedway, and major racing events bring a temporary population increase that can lead to more arrests during event weekends.
Online Search for Concord Arrest Records
Several online tools help you find arrest records from Concord. The Cabarrus County P2C portal is the best starting point for recent data. For older records, the court system is the main source.
- Cabarrus County P2C portal for current bookings
- Cabarrus County Clerk for court case records
- NC Courts portal for statewide case data
- NC SBI for criminal history background checks
The NC SBI maintains the central criminal records database for the state. Arrest records from Concord are part of this system. The NC DPS offender search tracks people who have been in state prison. Both tools extend your search beyond the local level when you need broader coverage.
Concord Arrest Records and Public Access
N.C.G.S. 132-1.4 governs access to law enforcement records in North Carolina. Basic arrest data from Concord is public. Names, charges, and booking facts must be released on request. The Concord Police Department and the Cabarrus County Sheriff both follow this law.
Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged records cannot be released. Active investigations may be kept from the public while open. If your request for Concord arrest records is denied, the agency must cite the statute. You can challenge a denial in court. The NC Courts website provides details on getting a criminal background check.
The criminal case process in Concord follows the same path as the rest of the state. After an arrest, the person appears before a magistrate. Bond is set. The case enters the court system. Misdemeanors go to district court. Felonies go to superior court. Every step creates a document that joins the public record.
Note: Arrest records from Concord may reflect charges that were later reduced or dismissed, so they should be read alongside the court case outcome.
Concord continues to grow as part of the Charlotte metro area. More residents and visitors mean a steady volume of arrests. The Concord Police Department and the Cabarrus County Sheriff both contribute records to the county system. N.C.G.S. 15A-304 sets the standards for arrest warrants in the state. A magistrate must confirm probable cause before a warrant is issued. The arrest record may cite the warrant number and the issuing authority.
Cabarrus County Arrest Records
Concord is the county seat of Cabarrus County. Kannapolis and other towns also sit within the county. All arrest records go through the same court system. For a full view of county records, visit the Cabarrus County page.
How Concord Arrest Records Are Created
When police in Concord make an arrest, the process creates a series of public records. The arresting officer files a report with the details of the incident. This report includes the suspect's name, date of birth, physical description, and the charges. A booking record is then created at the county detention facility that serves Concord. The booking record adds a mugshot, fingerprints, and bond information to the file. All of this data becomes part of the arrest record under North Carolina law.
After the initial arrest in Concord, the case moves through the county court system. The clerk of court creates a case file that tracks every action from the first appearance to the final outcome. Motions, plea agreements, trial dates, and sentencing records are all part of this file. Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most of these Concord arrest records are open to the public. Anyone can request to view them at the clerk's office or search for basic case information through the NC Courts portal. Some records may be sealed by court order, but this is not common for standard arrest cases in Concord.