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Mitchell County Sheriff Records Department

Mitchell County Sheriff Records Department, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.

mitchellcountync.gov
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Mayland Community College

Mayland Community College, the public college at Spruce Pine for Mitchell, Avery and Yancey counties, publishes its catalogue, its board minutes and its transcript requests.

mayland.edu
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Police & jail

Mitchell County Sex Offender Search

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation registry lists the people required to register as sex offenders in Mitchell County and can be searched by name, county or address.

sexoffender.ncsbi.gov
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Mitchell County at a glance

State
North Carolina
County seat
Bakersville
Population
14,903
Area
222 sq mi
Founded
1861
Cities and towns
3

Mitchell County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Mitchell County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Mitchell County, particularly in unincorporated areas. The office also operates specialized units such as a narcotics division and a K-9 unit to address specific crime issues within Mitchell County.

Police Departments. In addition to Mitchell County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Mitchell County is also provided by municipal police departments, including the Spruce Pine Police Department. These agencies are responsible for maintaining public safety within their respective jurisdictions, handling local crime, and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on larger investigations.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Mitchell County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency serving Mitchell County, located at 348 Forest Service Drive, Bakersville, NC 28705. To look up current inmates, citizens can contact the Sheriff's Office directly or visit in person during regular business hours. Arrest records in Mitchell County are considered public records under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the North Carolina Public Records Act, which establishes that public records are open to inspection by any person unless specifically exempted by law.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Mitchell County are maintained by Mitchell County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to locate individuals in custody.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Mitchell County are taken and retained by Mitchell County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a formal request.

They provide an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about recent arrests. You can visit the Sheriff's Office in person at 63 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville, NC 28705, or call them at (828) 688-3982 for more information about the inmate search process.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Mitchell County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Mitchell County

Old mine sites
294
Sites with no status in the records
1
Still producing
23
Worked underground, in the mine records
24
Main minerals
Mica; Feldspar; Iron
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
156
Shafts and tunnels
21
What they are
open pit mine or quarry, adit, open pit mine, mine shaft
Maps surveyed
1934 to 1960
Records behind them
609 records for 474 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 318 named mine sites inside the county, 294 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 156 holes drawn inside the county, 21 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Mica; Feldspar; 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.

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Mitchell County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Mitchell County (205 shown, 118 more named and 151 unnamed on the map)

Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.

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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Mitchell County public-records FAQs

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Mitchell County, North Carolina?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Mitchell County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, North Carolina?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Mitchell County are kept by the Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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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