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Johnston County Arrest Search
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Johnston County Sheriff's Office
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Johnston Community College
Johnston Community College in Smithfield publishes its catalogue, its board of trustees minutes and its policies, and its registrar handles transcript requests.
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- Johnston County North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFind and use NC State University resources.
- Johnston County AirportFind airport information.
- Criminal Court Calendars for Johnston CountyLookup upcoming criminal cases.
- Public Library of Johnston County and SmithfieldInformation and resources at the library.
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- Johnston County Small Claims CourtInformation on small claims cases.
- Johnston County Arts CouncilInformation and support for the visual and performing arts.
- Court FormsDownload forms and instructions for all filings.
- Johnston County Council on AgingInformation, help and activities for seniors.
- Parks and Recreation in the CountyFind information on local parks and recreational venues.
- Johnston County District AttorneyCriminal and civil filings.
- Johnston County Register of DeedsSearch real estate and business records.
- Johnston County ArchivesFind information on archived records.
- Clayton Area Rescue Emergency Medical ServicesInformation and help for medical emergencies.
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Johnston County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Smithfield
- Population
- 215,999
- Area
- 796 sq mi
- Founded
- 1746
- Cities and towns
- 10
Johnston County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Johnston County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Johnston County.
Police Departments. In addition to Johnston County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Johnston County, including the Smithfield Police Department, Clayton Police Department, and Selma Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Johnston County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 306 East Market Street in Smithfield, North Carolina 27577, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Johnston County. The agency operates Johnston County Detention Center at 301 East Market Street in Smithfield, which houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanants. Arrest records in Johnston County are considered public records under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Act, which mandates that public records be open for inspection by any person unless specifically exempted by law. North Carolina General Statute § 132-1.4 specifically addresses criminal history record checks and governs access to certain law enforcement records.
Criminal Records. Johnston County Clerk of Court maintains court records, while the Sheriff's Office handles arrest and incident reports.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Johnston County are maintained by Johnston County Sheriff's Office and the various municipal police departments within Johnston County.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Johnston County are taken and retained by Johnston County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at the detention center.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Johnston County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Johnston County
- Old mine sites
- 13
- Still producing
- 8
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Kyanite; Iron
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 54
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, sand and gravel pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1964 to 1998
- Records behind them
- 81 records for 75 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 21 named mine sites inside the county, 13 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 54 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Kyanite; Iron.
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.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Johnston County (21 shown, 54 unnamed on the map)
- W.H. Purvis MineCopper | Prospect | Surface
- Wilson MineIron | Past Producer | Surface
- Corbett DepositKyanite | Occurrence
- Corbett Kyanite OccurrenceKyanite | Occurrence
- Allen PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Allen Pit #2Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Allen Sand Pit #1Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Bobbitt Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Buckhorn-Barrus PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Camp PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Cox's Mill PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Johnston County PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Johnston County Pit Number 1Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Johnston County Pit Number 2Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Kinsey PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Mary Taylor Sand PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Piney Grove PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Wellons PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Young-Magnum PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Princeton 11 QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Princeton QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | 2 records for this one site
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 Johnston County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Johnston County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Johnston County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Johnston County are kept by the Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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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