The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is the principal law enforcement agency of New Hanover County, providing service to 183,500+ people within 185 square miles. The Sheriff's Office patrols the county, investigates crimes, apprehends criminals, and provides custody or control for arrested defendants, both pre-trial and sentenced. The Sheriff is responsible for courtroom security, service of civil process, transportation of prisoners and mental patients, and service of criminal papers.

Mission Statement

The mission of the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is to protect the citizens of New Hanover County through enforcement of civil and criminal laws, operation of a professional and secure detention facility, outstanding public service with integrity and upholding the constitutionality of the Office of Sheriff.

Sheriff's Office Introduces Sheriff-2-Citizens

Use the link below to access our Sheriff to Citizen site.  This service allows you to search active inmate information, view active warrants, frequently asked questions, and search our calendar for community related events.

Access the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry

Sex offender registration information is made available for the purposes of protecting the public, for keeping them informed and for allowing them to take proactive measures to ensure safety in your community. Click the link below to obtain more information about the registry, search the registry and sign-up for email and/or telephone alerts.