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Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency that serves Guilford County, North Carolina. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing law enforcement services to the county's 500,000 residents. The Sheriff's Office is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a court order that authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest a person. Arrest warrants are issued by judges and magistrates when there is probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime.

Arrest warrants typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the person being arrested
  • The date and time the warrant was issued
  • The charge or charges against the person
  • The amount of bail that the person must post to be released from jail
  • Any special instructions for the arresting officers

How to Find a Warrant in Guilford County

To find a warrant in Guilford County, you can use the Guilford County Sheriff's Office online warrant search tool. To use the search tool, you will need to provide the following information:

  • The first and last name of the person you are searching for
  • The date of birth of the person you are searching for
  • The city or town where the person you are searching for lives

You can also search for warrants by using the person's Social Security number or driver's license number.

To search for a warrant, visit the Guilford County Sheriff's Office website.

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Process of Obtaining Mugshots

Mugshots are photographs of people who have been arrested. Mugshots are taken at the jail or police station where the person is being held. The mugshot process typically involves the following steps:

  1. The person being arrested is asked to remove their hat, glasses, and any other items that may obstruct their face.
  2. The person is then positioned in front of a camera and asked to look directly into the lens.
  3. A photograph is taken of the person's face.
  4. The photograph is then printed or stored electronically.

Availability of Mugshots

Mugshots are public records and are therefore available to the public. However, there are some restrictions on the use of mugshots. For example, mugshots cannot be used for commercial purposes without the permission of the person depicted in the mugshot.

To obtain a mugshot, you can contact the law enforcement agency that arrested the person. You can also find mugshots online through various websites and social media platforms. However, it is important to note that not all mugshots are available online.

Bail Bonds

A bail bond is a contract between a bail bond company and a defendant in a criminal case. The bail bond company agrees to pay the court a certain amount of money if the defendant fails to appear for their court dates. In exchange, the defendant pays the bail bond company a fee, which is typically 10% of the bail amount.

If the defendant appears for all of their court dates, the bail bond company will return the bail money to the defendant. However, if the defendant fails to appear for a court date, the bail bond company will forfeit the bail money to the court.

How to Post a Bond in Guilford County Sheriff’s Office

To post a bond in Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, you will need to do the following:

  1. Contact a bail bond company. You can find a list of bail bond companies in Guilford County on the Guilford County Sheriff's Office website.
  2. Once you have contacted a bail bond company, the bail bond company will ask you for information about the defendant, such as their name, date of birth, and charges against them.
  3. The bail bond company will then determine how much the bail bond will cost. The bail bond fee is typically 10% of the bail amount.
  4. Once you have paid the bail bond fee, the bail bond company will issue you a bail bond.
  5. You will then need to take the bail bond to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office will then release the defendant from jail.

Guilford County Most Wanted List

The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office maintains a list of the county’s most wanted fugitives. The list includes people who are wanted for a variety of crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and assault.

To view the Guilford County Most Wanted list, visit the Guilford County Sheriff's Office website.

If you have information about the whereabouts of any of the people on the Most Wanted list, you can contact the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office at (336) 641-7600.

Sex Offender Registry

The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry in compliance with North Carolina General Statute 14-208.10. The purpose of the registry is to protect the public from sex offenders by providing information about their whereabouts.

The registry includes information on all sex offenders who are required to register in Guilford County, including:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Photograph
  • Physical description
  • Offense(s) committed
  • Risk level

The registry is divided into three tiers based on the offender's risk of re-offending:

  • Tier 1: Low risk of re-offending
  • Tier 2: Moderate risk of re-offending
  • Tier 3: High risk of re-offending

Tier 3 offenders are required to register with the Sheriff's Office every 90 days. Tier 2 offenders are required to register every six months. Tier 1 offenders are required to register annually.

The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Registry is available to the public online. However, there are some restrictions on who can access the registry. For example, only law enforcement officers and certain other authorized personnel can access the addresses of Tier 3 offenders.

How to Report a Sex Offender

If you believe that a sex offender is not complying with the requirements of the Sex Offender Registry, you can report it to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. You can report a sex offender online or by calling the Sheriff’s Office at (336) 641-7600.

Importance of the Sex Offender Registry

The Sex Offender Registry is an important tool for protecting the public from sex offenders. The registry provides information about the whereabouts of sex offenders so that people can take steps to avoid them. The registry also helps law enforcement officers to track and monitor sex offenders.

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