This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or obtain an official booking record for you. Contact the government office that holds the record.
Where to Ask in Cleveland
Use the office tied to the question. The Sheriff records actual county custody and release. The clerk holds the case disposition. NCDAC handles state-prison and Community Supervision records.
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
100 Justice Place
Shelby, NC 28150
Main/nonemergency: 704-484-4888
Detention directory: 704-484-4889
Both detention buildings are staffed 24/7; administrative availability may differ.
Cleveland County Public Records
Public Records' Request
P.O. Box 1210
Shelby, NC 28151-0120
public.information@clevelandcountync.gov
Cleveland County Courthouse
100 Justice Place
Shelby, NC 28150
704-476-7800
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction
214 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-733-2126
Choose the route that matches the record needed:
- For a named released person or local release record, the home page gives the full search and written-request path.
- For continuing state supervision, use the Parole / Probation resource and NCDAC contacts.
- For same-day county activity, check Released Last 24 Hours and its records-request fallback.
- For timing or alerts, compare the Inmate Release Date and VINELink Release Check routes.
- For a particular jail building, use the detention facility pages listed in the footer.
- For a sentenced state prisoner, search the official NCDAC Offender Public Information system.
- For federal or immigration custody, use the Bureau of Prisons or ICE locator and then verify with that agency.