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Union County Booking Lookup: Confirm the Arrest, Custody, Bond and Court Result

A Union County arrest can create several different records. The jail maintains custody and intake information, the arresting agency controls its incident report, and the Clerk of Superior Court maintains the filed criminal case and final disposition.

This guide brings the important local procedures into one place: how to search the jail roster, read arrest and incident summaries, verify a same-name result, request the underlying report, check eCourts, obtain a certified background search, understand intake and bond, schedule visits, send mail or money and pursue an expunction.

Run the live inmate search Search arrest and incident reports Fix a failed search
An arrest is not a conviction. A jail or arrest report records an allegation and custody event. Charges may be declined, amended, dismissed or resolved differently in court. Confirm the person with more than a name or photograph.
Current custody

Use the Sheriff inmate inquiry.

Arrest reports

Use the Sheriff arrest and incident summary.

Union County Jail

3344 Presson Road, Monroe.

Certified check

$25 for one-county Clerk search.

Official review

Updated July 28, 2026.

Start with the right record

Which Union County record answers your question?

JAIL INQUIRY Is the person in custody now?

Use the Sheriff’s inmate inquiry for people currently listed in the Union County Jail. Save the booked name, identification number, booking date, charges and bond information shown.

Best for: current custody, booking status, charge list, bond and inmate contact tasks.
SHERIFF SUMMARY What arrest or incident was reported?

Use the Sheriff’s arrest and incident report system to locate available summary information connected with a law-enforcement event.

Best for: arrest date, reported event, agency case reference and initial charge information.
N.C. ECOURTS How did the criminal case end?

Search the court record for filed charges, scheduled hearings, orders, dismissal, plea, judgment and sentencing information.

Best for: prosecution status, court dates, final disposition and certified court documents.
Most reliable sequence: Find the custody or arrest entry, copy every identification and case number, identify the arresting agency, then search the court record before describing the person as convicted.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The important instructions appear inside the guide instead of being hidden behind a directory of links.

Result decoder

What common Union County arrest fields mean

Arrest, custody and court identifiers explained
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next step
Inmate or jail ID The person’s identifier inside the detention system. It does not explain the final court outcome. Use it for mail, deposits and jail-service accounts.
Booking date When the person entered the jail intake process. It may differ from the offense or arrest date. Use it to distinguish current and older custody events.
Arrest date The date associated with the law-enforcement arrest. It does not establish when a court case was filed. Include it in report and court-record searches.
Arresting agency The Sheriff, police department or other agency responsible for the arrest. It does not mean that agency controls the court file. Request the incident report from that agency.
Agency report number The law-enforcement incident or investigation. It may differ from the jail and court numbers. Use it in a records request.
Charge description The alleged offense entered during arrest or booking. It does not prove guilt and may later change. Find the filed charge in eCourts.
Bond amount A release condition connected with a listed charge. Paying one bond may not clear another case or hold. Confirm every listed matter before payment.
Court file number The criminal case maintained by the Clerk. One arrest may create more than one court file. Search each file separately in eCourts.
Release date When a custody episode ended. Release does not mean dismissal or acquittal. Review the related court disposition.
Booking photograph An image created during custody processing. A mugshot is not evidence of guilt. Use it only with stronger identity information.
Same-name safeguard

Use this identity test before relying on a result

Full legal name is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
Booking or arrest date matches
Arresting agency matches the location
Jail or report number matches another record
Court file connects to the same charge and person
Use at least two independent identifiers. Do not send money, contact an employer, publish a mugshot or make a housing decision from a name-only result.
Same name but different birth date Treat the records as belonging to different people unless the official custodian confirms an error.
Similar photograph but different ID Rely on the official identification numbers rather than visual resemblance.
Different middle name or suffix Check aliases, former names and court file numbers before deciding.
Address is old or unfamiliar Addresses can be outdated or protected. Do not use an address as the only match.
Troubleshooting

No Union County arrest or inmate record found?

The arrest happened recently Medical screening, mental-health screening, fingerprints, background checks and data entry may still be underway.
The person was released quickly A person may no longer appear as a current inmate. Search the arrest report and court case instead.
The name was entered differently Search the surname alone and test maiden, former, compound or hyphenated names.
Another agency made the arrest Confirm whether the arrest involved UCSO, a municipal police department, Highway Patrol or another jurisdiction.
A citation was issued without jail booking The court case may exist even when no county jail record appears.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, state prison, federal custody or a treatment facility.
The record is confidential or expunged Juvenile, protected, sealed or expunged information may not appear publicly.
The event occurred outside Union County Search the county where the arrest occurred rather than the person’s home address.
Call script for a missing record “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Union County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [booking, inmate, report or court file number]. Can you tell me whether the person is still being processed, currently held, released or transferred?”
After the arrest

What happens during Union County Jail intake?

Arrival and property processing The person and personal property are received into the detention process. Prohibited or non-storable items are handled under jail rules.
Medical and mental-health screening Union County states that new inmates receive both medical and mental-health screenings during intake.
Fingerprint submission Fingerprints are completed and submitted to assist with identity verification and criminal-history processing.
Background checks Staff complete applicable background and warrant-related checks before finalising the custody record.
Bond and pretrial review A magistrate or judge determines release conditions. Union County Judicial Services oversees the local pretrial-release programme.
Classification and housing The jail assigns housing through a classification process that can consider security, medical, mental-health and operational needs.
Court movement Judicial Services transports people for local proceedings and provides courthouse and Court Intake Center security.
Release or transfer A person may be released after satisfying conditions or remain because of another charge, warrant, sentence or outside hold.
Why the search can change: A name, charge, bond or housing status may update after fingerprint verification, magistrate review, court action, classification or transfer.
Record ownership

Which office has the document you need?

Union County record custodian guide
Record needed Likely custodian What to provide Common mistake
Current custody status Union County Jail Legal name, date of birth and inmate or booking ID. Calling the Clerk for housing information.
Sheriff arrest or incident summary Union County Sheriff Incident date, person, location and report number. Treating the summary as the complete case file.
UCSO incident report Sheriff Support Services or county records portal Agency report number and exact document requested. Submitting a broad request without a date or event.
Municipal police report The arresting city or town police department Agency, report number, arrest date and location. Assuming every jail inmate was arrested by UCSO.
Criminal court docket Union County Clerk of Superior Court Court file number or legal name and birth details. Stopping at the original jail charge.
Certified disposition Union County Clerk of Superior Court Court file number and exact judgment or order. Submitting an unofficial screenshot.
Statewide personal history North Carolina SBI Right to Review form, fingerprints and payment. Assuming one county check covers the state.
State prison record N.C. Department of Adult Correction Name, offender number or identifying details. Continuing to search the county jail after transfer.
Public-record request

How to request a Union County Sheriff record

Union County uses NextRequest for public-record submissions. Request a specific existing document rather than asking staff to investigate, explain evidence or create a new report.

Information that reduces delay

Full legal name of the arrested person
Date of birth when known
Incident or arrest date
Narrow time range
Incident location
Arresting agency
Agency report number
Booking or inmate number
Court file number
Exact documents or media requested
Copy-ready public-record request
I request an electronic copy of the publicly releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause documentation and releasable supplemental reports concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], for the event occurring on or about [date] at [location]. The believed arresting agency is [agency]. Known identifiers are: report number [number], booking or inmate number [number] and court file number [number]. Please notify me before processing if the estimated cost will exceed $[amount].

Why information may be removed or withheld

  • An investigation remains active.
  • The record contains juvenile, victim or witness information.
  • Medical, mental-health or protected personal information must be redacted.
  • Audio, video or photographs require additional review.
  • The requested record belongs to another police department or the court.
  • A court has sealed or expunged the information.
Cost-control tip: Ask for electronic delivery and state a maximum amount that requires your approval before processing continues.
Submit the official records request Call Sheriff main office
Criminal court search

How to check what happened after the Union County arrest

Union County uses North Carolina eCourts. Portal can be searched by defendant name, court file number, citation and other case information.

Search by court file number first A file number is safer than a name and reduces same-name errors.
Select Union County Confirm that the case belongs to Union County rather than another North Carolina county.
Verify the defendant Compare the name, charge, filing date and available identifying information.
Find the initiating document Locate the citation, warrant, magistrate order, information, indictment or other charging document.
Check for amended or dismissed charges The prosecutor may change or decline allegations after the initial arrest.
Review the docket in date order Check first appearance, bond review, continuances, motions, pleas, trial events and sentencing.
Locate the final disposition Find the dismissal, not-guilty result, guilty plea, judgment or other controlling order.
Obtain a certified copy when required An online case screen may not satisfy a licensing agency, employer, court or immigration authority.
Common North Carolina criminal court terms
Term Plain-language meaning What to verify
Pending The case has not reached a final result. Check the next date and newest filing.
Dismissed The identified charge was dismissed. Confirm whether all charges and files were dismissed.
Not Guilty The person was not found guilty of that charge. Check whether another charge remained.
Guilty Plea The court accepted a plea of guilty. Read the plea and judgment documents.
Prayer for Judgment Continued Judgment was continued under the circumstances in the file. Do not describe it as a dismissal.
Judgment Entered The court entered the controlling judgment. Review punishment, probation and monetary conditions.
Closed The file is no longer active in the normal workflow. Closed alone does not explain the result.
Union County Judicial Center
400 North Main Street
Monroe, NC 28112

Main: 704-698-3100

Office hours

Monday–Friday

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Closed weekends and court holidays.

Search eCourts Portal Call the Clerk
Formal record search

Certified Union County and statewide background checks

Certified single-county search

Form

Complete AOC-CR-314, Request for Certified Criminal Record Search.

Fee

The current Clerk fee is $25.

Scope

Union County court records only—not every North Carolina county.

Clerk background-check submission methods
Method Accepted payment Not accepted
By mail Money order or certified check. Cash and personal checks.
In person Cash, card, money order or certified check. Personal checks.
Courthouse terminal Search is free; printing charges may apply. The result is not certified.
Mail the request to
Clerk of Superior Court
Union County Judicial Center
P.O. Box 5038
Monroe, NC 28111-5038
Portal is not a certified background check. The Judicial Branch directs people conducting formal background searches to the Clerk rather than relying only on the public Portal.

North Carolina SBI Personal Review

Purpose

Review your own North Carolina fingerprint-based criminal history for completeness and accuracy.

Fee

The SBI currently charges $14 for the North Carolina state-only Right to Review.

Processing

The SBI says mailed processing can take up to 20 business days after receipt.

The SBI accepts a money order or certified check for Personal Review. Cash, credit cards and personal checks are not accepted. Fingerprints and the required application must be mailed.
Download the certified county form Start SBI Personal Review
Bond and release

How to interpret Union County bond information

A magistrate or judge determines the conditions of release. Union County’s Judicial Services Bureau also oversees the local pretrial-release programme.

Common North Carolina release conditions
Condition General meaning Family action
Written promise Release based on a promise to appear. Confirm all written conditions and the court date.
Custody release Release to an approved person or organisation. Ask who must sign and supervise.
Unsecured bond No money paid in advance, but liability can arise after failure to appear. Save the release order and attend every hearing.
Secured bond Money or approved security is required before release. Confirm the exact amount and accepted method.
Bail bondsman A licensed bondsman provides the security for a fee. Verify the licence and read collateral terms.
No bond or hold Release may require more court action or resolution of another matter. Identify the controlling charge, warrant or agency.

Before paying or signing

Confirm every charge and court file
Check for no-bond matters
Ask about outside holds
Verify the exact secured amount
Confirm who receives any refund
Read bondsman fee and collateral terms
Keep all receipts
Wait for physical release confirmation
Union County Magistrates

704-292-2746

Union County Jail

704-283-3641

Scam warning: Do not pay gift cards, cryptocurrency or a personal payment account because a caller claims the payment will cancel a warrant or cause immediate release. Verify the charge and payment method independently.
Verify an authorised bondsman Call the magistrate’s office
Video visitation

Union County Jail visit schedule and visitor rules

Visit length

Up to 25 minutes.

Daily limit

Up to two visits per inmate.

Published days

Thursday through Sunday.

Published hours

1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Provider

ICSolutions.

Confirm the inmate remains in custody Recheck the roster before creating or funding a visit account.
Create an ICSolutions account Use accurate visitor information and a working email address.
Select onsite or offsite visitation Onsite visits are published for Saturday and Sunday. Offsite visits may be completed through the mobile app or a computer.
Schedule the visitor correctly Every visitor must be scheduled before the appointment.
Bring valid United States-issued identification The adult visitor must present acceptable ID for an onsite visit.
Follow the age and group limit One adult age 16 or older may attend. One child age 15 or younger may accompany that adult.
Verify before travelling: The Sheriff’s page contains a dated 2020 operational notice as well as the published visit schedule. Confirm current onsite access with ICSolutions or the jail before leaving home.
Video visitation support

888-646-9437

customer@ICSolutions.com

Union County Jail

704-283-3641

Schedule an inmate visit Call visitation support
Telephone and digital contact

How Union County inmate phone calls and messages work

Account provider

ICSolutions provides prepaid inmate telephone account services.

Family action

Create an account using the telephone number that should receive calls.

Support

888-506-8407

Confirm the inmate’s exact booked name
Confirm the person remains in custody
Use the correct recipient phone number
Review provider charges before funding
Save transaction confirmations
Use provider support for blocked-call problems
Assume ordinary calls are monitored. Do not discuss alleged facts, witnesses, evidence, passwords or legal strategy on a standard detention telephone line.

TextBehind messages and photographs

Union County also identifies TextBehind as a way for family and friends to send messages, photographs and letters to a person housed in the detention center.

Digital messages are not confidential legal communications. Avoid banking details, passwords, sensitive medical information and criminal-case strategy.
Create a phone account Send a TextBehind message
Personal mail

Union County Jail mailing address and rejection rules

Address the envelope exactly
Inmate Full Name / ID Number
3344 Presson Road
Monroe, NC 28112
Return information is mandatory. The envelope must show the sender’s full name and full address in the upper-left corner. Mail missing the inmate name, inmate ID or complete return information is returned.

Do not place these items in personal mail

Money

Cash, checks and money orders are not allowed in ordinary inmate mail.

Books

The detention center’s Safe Mail rules do not allow books in ordinary correspondence.

Explicit materials

Explicit photographs and explicit written or printed content are prohibited.

Food

Food items cannot be enclosed with correspondence.

Unknown attachments

Avoid objects, substances or materials that cannot safely pass a detention inspection.

Irreplaceable originals

Keep copies of photographs and important documents before sending.

Before mailing: Recheck the inmate inquiry to confirm that the person remains in Union County custody and that the identification number is correct.
Trust account and commissary

How to send money to a Union County inmate

Jail lobby kiosk

Use the JailATM kiosk located at the Union County Jail.

Online deposit

Use JailATM to locate the facility and select the correct inmate before payment.

Verify current custody
Use the exact booked name
Enter the correct inmate ID
Confirm the recipient before payment
Review provider fees
Save the receipt and confirmation
Do not mail deposits with personal letters. The detention center does not accept money orders, checks or cash inside ordinary inmate correspondence.
Scam protection: Do not send money through gift cards, cryptocurrency or a personal payment account because someone claims it will cause immediate release or prevent a warrant.
Make the JailATM deposit
Medication and health

Union County Jail medication-delivery rules

Do not bring medication-filled bottles. The jail Medical Department states that it does not accept bottles containing medication.
Bring only an empty prescription bottle The empty labelled bottle can help medical staff verify a valid prescription.
Expect staff verification Medical staff verify the prescription information rather than giving the outside medication directly to the inmate.
Jail medical staff order replacement medication After validation, staff order new medication when medically appropriate.
Do not expect bottles to be returned Medication and bottles left at the jail are discarded under the published rule.

Call the Medical Department for serious ongoing treatment

Cancer treatment

Call to provide current treatment and prescription information.

HIV or Hepatitis C

Notify medical staff about ongoing treatment and medication needs.

Inhalers or chronic illness

Call for bronchial inhalers and other chronic medical conditions.

Union County Jail Medical Department

704-283-3530

Medical information message “I am calling about [inmate’s full name], inmate ID [number], date of birth [date]. The person is treated for [condition] and normally uses [medication, dose and schedule]. The prescribing provider is [name and phone]. I can provide an empty labelled prescription bottle for verification.”
Warrants and wanted persons

How to use Union County wanted-person information safely

The Sheriff publishes a Most Wanted list for selected people being sought. It should not be treated as a complete list of every active warrant in Union County.

Compare the full legal name
Compare age or birth information
Check the published charge
Record the agency contact information
Do not approach the person
Provide information directly to law enforcement
Never confront, detain or follow a person. Online information can involve mistaken identity, recalled process or a delayed status update.
Checking your own possible warrant: Contact a North Carolina attorney, the magistrate or the appropriate law-enforcement agency. Do not pay a caller who claims money will cancel the warrant.
View published Most Wanted entries
North Carolina record relief

How Union County expunction works

North Carolina uses the term expunction for the legal process that can remove an eligible criminal charge or conviction and seal or destroy state records connected with the case.

Eligibility is case-specific. The outcome, offense, age, prior history, waiting period and applicable statute determine whether a petition is available.
Common North Carolina expunction routes
Case situation Common form or route Important limit
Charge dismissed AOC-CR-287 Confirm every dismissed charge and file number.
Not guilty or not responsible AOC-CR-288 Use the verdict and correct court file.
Identity theft AOC-CR-263 The petition must fit the identity-theft statute.
Eligible conviction Use the form matched to the governing statute. Not every offense or conviction qualifies.
Juvenile record Use the separate juvenile expunction forms. Adult criminal forms do not apply to juvenile adjudications.
Obtain the complete court disposition Confirm every charge, file number and outcome before selecting a petition.
Choose the matching form and statute Using the wrong petition can delay or prevent processing.
Collect required attachments Some petitions require affidavits, record checks or other supporting documents.
File with the Union County Clerk File in Union County when that is where the person was charged or convicted.
Pay the applicable fee North Carolina generally charges $175 for an expunction petition, although some dismissals and not-guilty cases have no fee unless the dismissal resulted from diversion or deferred prosecution.
Complete any hearing or local requirement The Clerk can explain filing and scheduling procedures but cannot provide legal advice.
Keep the signed order permanently The Clerk and other agencies may destroy the expunction file, including the original order.
Contact private publishers separately Government expunction does not automatically remove copied data from every private mugshot or background website.
Processing time: North Carolina states that expunctions can take several months because of criminal-history reviews and hearing schedules.
Federal consequences may remain. An expunction may not eliminate every immigration, licensing or federal consequence. Obtain case-specific legal advice when those issues matter.
Choose the correct expunction form
Ten essential attributes

Union County arrest-record quick reference

Ten answers readers commonly need
Attribute Answer
1. Official inmate search Union County Sheriff inmate inquiry.
2. Arrest report search Union County Sheriff arrest and incident summary.
3. Jail address 3344 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112.
4. Detention phone 704-283-3641.
5. General jail line 704-292-2600.
6. Court address 400 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112.
7. Clerk phone 704-698-3100.
8. Certified county check $25 using Form AOC-CR-314.
9. Published visitation Thursday–Sunday, 1 p.m.–5 p.m., through ICSolutions.
10. Medical phone 704-283-3530.
Contact directory

Union County jail, Sheriff and court contacts

Call the office that controls the information
Office Contact Best reason to call
Union County Sheriff main office 704-283-3789 General Sheriff routing and report-custodian questions.
Union County Jail direct 704-283-3641 Current custody, inmate services and detention questions.
Published jail line 704-292-2600 General jail information published in the Sheriff site footer.
Jail Medical Department 704-283-3530 Serious chronic-treatment and medication information.
Union County Clerk 704-698-3100 Criminal court files, certified checks, copies and expunction filing.
Union County Magistrates 704-292-2746 Magistrate office and criminal-process routing.
District Attorney 704-698-3110 Prosecution-office and victim-case routing.
ICSolutions visits 888-646-9437 Video visitation account and technical support.
ICSolutions phone accounts 888-506-8407 Prepaid inmate-call account support.
Map and local routing

Union County Jail and Judicial Center locations

Union County Jail
3344 Presson Road
Monroe, NC 28112
Union County Judicial Center
400 North Main Street
Monroe, NC 28112

Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Confirm before travelling. Use the jail for custody and inmate services, the Sheriff office or records portal for agency records, and the Judicial Center for court cases, certified searches and expunction filing.
Official fact extraction

What this guide brings into the page

01
Jail lookup workflow

Name-search strategy, identity checks, charge review, no-result troubleshooting and call preparation.

02
Intake process

Medical screening, mental-health screening, fingerprinting, background checks, classification and pretrial release.

03
Report requests

Correct record custodian, report identifiers, copy-ready request wording, redaction reasons and cost control.

04
Court records

eCourts workflow, Clerk location, hours, contact details, disposition terms and certified background checks.

05
Inmate support

Published visit schedule, visitor limits, phone providers, mail address, JailATM, TextBehind and medical rules.

06
Record relief

Expunction eligibility framework, forms, filing location, fees, expected timing and signed-order protection.

Frequently asked questions

Union County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Union County arrest records?

Use the Sheriff arrest and incident summary for reported events and the inmate inquiry for current jail custody. Search broadly by legal name and verify the booking date, birth information, arresting agency and available record numbers.

How do I find a current Union County inmate?

Open the Sheriff inmate inquiry and search the person’s legal name. Call 704-283-3641 when the arrest is recent, the record is unclear or release appears pending.

Where do I request the complete arrest report?

Request the report from the arresting agency. For Union County Sheriff records, use the county NextRequest portal and provide the incident date, location, person and report number.

How do I find the final court outcome?

Search North Carolina eCourts using the court file number or defendant name. Review the docket for dismissals, pleas, judgments and sentencing documents.

How much is a certified Union County background check?

The current fee is $25 for a certified one-county name search through the Clerk of Superior Court using Form AOC-CR-314.

What is the Union County Jail mailing address?

Address mail to the inmate’s full name and ID number at 3344 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112. Include the sender’s full name and address in the upper-left corner.

How do Union County Jail visits work?

The Sheriff publishes up to two 25-minute visits per day, Thursday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule through ICSolutions and confirm current onsite access before travelling.

How do I send money to an inmate?

Use the JailATM kiosk at the jail or JailATM online. Verify the inmate’s exact name and identification number, review fees and keep the receipt.

Can I bring an inmate’s medication to the jail?

Do not bring medication-filled bottles. The Medical Department accepts an empty prescription bottle for verification and orders replacement medication when medically appropriate. Call 704-283-3530 for specified chronic-treatment concerns.

Can a Union County arrest record be expunged?

Some cases qualify under North Carolina law. Obtain the complete disposition, choose the form matching the statute and file through the Union County Clerk. Keep the signed order permanently.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Union County Jail, Union County Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina Judicial Branch, North Carolina SBI or a law firm.

Arrest, custody, bond and court information can change after intake, magistrate review, prosecution, release, transfer, correction or expunction. Confirm the person with multiple identifiers and obtain the current official document before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This article provides procedural information and does not provide legal advice.

Official-source review completed July 28, 2026.

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