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Duplin County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Kenansville
- Population
- 48,715
- Area
- 822 sq mi
- Founded
- 1750
- Cities and towns
- 11
Duplin County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Duplin County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across Duplin County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Duplin County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Duplin County. They often coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional issues, making sure of full law enforcement coverage across Duplin County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Duplin County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 290 Airport Road in Kenansville, NC 28349, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Duplin County. Sheriff Blake Wallace oversees operations including patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, and detention facility management. Duplin County Detention Center, located adjacent to the Sheriff's Office, houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Arrest records and incident reports in Duplin County are considered public records under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Law.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Duplin County are maintained by Duplin County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, often requiring a formal request under the North Carolina Public Records Law.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Duplin County are taken and retained by Duplin County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases.
To search for someone recently arrested in Duplin County, you can contact the Duplin County Jail located at 208 Duplin Street, Kenansville, NC. The jail provides an inmate lookup process that can be accessed by calling the facility directly at (910) 296-2324.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Duplin County
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From the old mine records
What is on record in Duplin County
- Old mine sites
- 5
- Still producing
- 8
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Limestone, General; Limestone, General; Stone, Crushed/Broken
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 7
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1977 to 1984
- Records behind them
- 22 records for 20 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 13 named mine sites inside the county, 5 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 7 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Limestone, General; Limestone, General; Stone, Crushed/Broken.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. No abandoned mine inventory is published online.
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Named workings recorded in Duplin County (13 shown, 7 unnamed on the map)
- Bill B. Fussell MineLimestone, General | Past Producer
- Rose Hill MineLimestone, General; Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Amos Kirby PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- C. W. Surry, J. R. MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Duplin County MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- I D Fredrick PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- James Norman Bostic PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Julia Marie Tayor PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Kelly Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Offshore
- Nash Johnson PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Robert F. Williamson MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Willard Blizzard MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Billy B. Fussell MineStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | Surface
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Duplin County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Duplin County Sheriff or a city police department in Duplin County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Duplin County, North Carolina?
The North Carolina criminal history record comes from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Fingerprint based Right to Review of your own record using the SBI form Request for Access to Criminal History Record Information; a certified name search of court records in one county costs $25 at the clerk of superior court with Form AOC CR 314. Fee: $14 for a NC state fingerprint based check; $18 for a national fingerprint based check.
How can I look up sex offenders in Duplin County, North Carolina?
Search the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry (State Bureau of Investigation), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Duplin County, North Carolina?
Register with the county board of elections or through the North Carolina State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. The regular registration deadline is 25 days before Election Day; same day registration is available at early voting sites during the early voting period, not on Election Day for most voters. Online registration is open only to existing DMV customers with a DMV issued driver's license or ID.
How do I look up property records in Duplin County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Duplin County are kept by the Duplin County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county tax assessor, and tax bills come from the county tax collector. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Duplin County, North Carolina?
Certified birth and death certificates for North Carolina come from the NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Vital Records. Birth, death and marriage certificates may also be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event took place, in most cases the same day. Online, by phone or by mail through VitalChek, the only authorized vendor for a state issued certified birth certificate, or in person at NC Vital Records. Fee: $24 state search fee, which includes one certificate; $15 for each added certificate.
How do I find business license records in Duplin County, North Carolina?
Business entity filings are searched with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division. North Carolina has no single generic business license; besides state licenses, a local license may be required for your business.
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