This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or pull official booking records. Contact the government office that holds the record.
Where to Ask About a Record
For a county booking, start with the Surry County Sheriff's Office at 218 N Main St., Dobson, NC 27017, (336) 401-8900. The Surry County Detention Center uses (336) 401-8975 for detention, bail, and inmate inquiries. The sheriff's online page lists office hours of Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. County sources differ on one Thursday extension, so call before traveling.
For a city police report, contact the department that made the arrest. Mount Airy Police is at 150 Rockford St., Mount Airy, NC 27030, (336) 786-3535, with records at (336) 786-3537. Elkin Police is listed at 226 N Bridge St., Elkin, NC 28621, (336) 258-8910. Dobson Police is at 201 W Kapp St., Dobson, NC 27017, (336) 356-8161. Call 911 for an emergency.
- For a mugshot or booking record, use the county search and records guide, then ask the sheriff's custodian.
- For someone just arrested, check the county's recent admits and daily-report paths on the home page.
- For a state prisoner, probationer, or parolee, use the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction search.
- For federal custody, use the BOP locator; for immigration custody, use the ICE locator.
- For the court outcome, use the Surry County Judicial Branch and eCourts. The Clerk is listed at 201 E Kapp St., Dobson, NC 27017, (336) 386-3700.
For a report request, include the person's name, date, location, agency, and report or booking number when known. Ask for an electronic copy and a fee estimate. A booking photograph may be held by the county custodian rather than the city department.