Sheriff's Office

Sheriff-BadgeThe Yancey County Sheriff is an elected constitutional officer responsible for enforcing the laws of North Carolina and Yancey County.

Deputies are responsible for the service of criminal and civil papers, including warrants and summons to those persons called to testify. Deputies are also responsible for court security. A deputy is posted in the courtroom during court cases to provide security for court personnel and the public.

The Sheriff is also responsible for maintaining the county jail. The current jail is located on the basement level of the County Courthouse. The facility houses persons awaiting trial, persons convicted of short sentences, as well as persons convicted of crimes awaiting transport to the NC Department of Correction. For information about a specific detainee, contact the staff at the Yancey County Detention Center.

For up-to-date information, visit the Yancey County Sheriff's Office website.

For even easier navigation, there's an app for that!

The Yancey County Sheriff's Office mobile application is an interactive app which will help improve our communication with Yancey County residents, businesses, and visitors. This App allows residents to connect with the sheriff’s office by reporting crimes, submitting tips, as well as providing the community with the latest public safety news and information. The Yancey County Sheriff App also provides information related to county inmates, sex offenders, and gun permits. By empowering people through technology, the Yancey County Sheriff's Office will be able to better ensure the public safety of our county.

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This App is not intended to be used to report emergency situations. If you have an emergency, please call 911.