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Sampson County Sheriff's Office
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Sampson County Sex Offender Search
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- Sampson County Tax InformationReview and obtain property taxes and more.
- Sampson County North Carolina Cooperative ExtensionFind and use NC State University resources.
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- Criminal Court Calendars for Sampson CountyLookup upcoming criminal cases.
- Sampson County Board of ElectionsRegistered voters and election information.
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- Clinton Sampson Chamber of CommerceBusiness and corporate information.
- Sampson County Department of AgingInformation, help and activities for seniors.
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- Sampson County Agri Exposition CenterTrade shows, seminars, weddings and other events.
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- Sampson County U Care Domestic Violence ProgramFind information, help and support for domestic violence cases.
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Sampson County at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County seat
- Clinton
- Population
- 59,036
- Area
- 947 sq mi
- Founded
- 1784
- Cities and towns
- 10
Sampson County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Sampson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Sampson County. Sheriff Jimmy Thornton leads the office, focusing on maintaining public safety and community trust.
Police Departments. In addition to Sampson County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Sampson County. Each department is responsible for law enforcement within its respective city limits, handling local crimes and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on broader issues.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Sampson County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and provides detention services for the entire county. Located at 411 County Complex Road in Clinton, North Carolina 28328, the Sheriff's Office can be contacted through the office’s website. Sampson County Detention Center, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving short-term sentences. Inmate searches can be conducted through the Sheriff's website or by calling the detention center directly. Arrest records in Sampson County are considered public records under North Carolina General Statute § 132-1, the Public Records Law.
Criminal Records. Sampson County Clerk of Court and the Sheriff's Office maintain these records.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Sampson County are maintained by Sampson County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Sampson County are taken and retained by Sampson County Sheriff's Office as part of the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.
To search for someone recently arrested in Sampson County, you can contact the Sampson County Detention Center. The facility provides an inmate lookup service that can be accessed by calling the detention center directly at (910) 592-8178. Sales tax permits and employer tax accounts are administered by the North Carolina Department of Revenue, not county offices. Local business licenses and permits may be required by incorporated municipalities within Sampson County; business owners should contact Clinton City Hall (910-592-3141) or other municipal offices for city-specific requirements. The Clerk of Superior Court office, located at 101 South Main Street in Clinton (910-592-8026), maintains court records, processes filings, and handles probate matters.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Sampson County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Sampson County
- Old mine sites
- 5
- Still producing
- 17
- Worked underground, in the mine records
- 1
- Main minerals
- construction sand and gravel; Clay; Barium-Barite
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 28
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, clay pit, gravel pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1974 to 1987
- Records behind them
- 57 records for 50 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 22 named mine sites inside the county, 5 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 28 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Clay; Barium-Barite.
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 Sampson County (22 shown, 28 unnamed on the map)
- Lawton Barite Property Northern ShaftBarium-Barite | Past Producer | Underground
- Sampson MineClay | Producer | Surface
- Sampson MineClay | Past Producer
- Annie L Honeycutt Autry PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Bass PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Charlie B Lewis PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Cumberland MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- D A Wiggins PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- D A Wiggins PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Delbert E Barefoot PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Flora H Baggett PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- George S Walston PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- James H Barnhill PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- James L Mclamb PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Krafton Bass MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Maxton Bass MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Nettie Cottle MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- Nettie Cottle MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Royal PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | 2 records for this one site
- Sampson County MineSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- T B Bradshaw PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface | 2 records for this one site
- William D Mclamb PitSand and Gravel, Construction | 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 Sampson County, North Carolina?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Sampson County Sheriff or a city police department in Sampson County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Sampson 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 Sampson 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 Sampson 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 Sampson County, North Carolina?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Sampson County are kept by the Sampson 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 Sampson 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 Sampson 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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