If someone has been arrested in Wake County, the first step is confirming their booking details, charges, and bond amount. Use the official Wake County tools below to search for an inmate, view charges, and check bond information.
These tools will help you understand the current status before taking the next step. A licensed bail bond agent can only begin the process once a bond has been set by the magistrate.
View Bond Amount
See charges and case details
Confirm custody status
Check Failure to Appear (FTA)
View booking photo
See address on record
Check for other county charges
Arrest history in Wake County
Once the bond amount has been set, you can begin the process of securing release.
If the bond is not yet listed, it usually means the magistrate has not completed the hearing. In that case, you may need to check back shortly for updated information.
You can use the official Wake County inmate search system (P2C - Police to Citizen) to look up someone who has been arrested. This tool shows custody status, charges, and bond amount once it has been set.
If no bond amount appears, it usually means the magistrate has not completed the initial hearing. Bond information is typically updated shortly after the hearing, so you may need to check back.
Wake County mugshots are available through the CCBI system. This tool provides booking photos, address on record, and additional arrest history information.
You can search using the person’s name. Having the correct spelling will help you find accurate results more quickly.
Once the bond amount is listed, you can begin the process of arranging a bail bond. A licensed bail bond agent can guide you through the next steps and explain what is required for release.
The system is updated regularly, but there may be short delays after an arrest or hearing. If you don’t see the information right away, check again shortly.