Wake County Probation (North Carolina)

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Wake County Departments of Justice enforce the law by prosecuting civil and criminal cases, and they operate at the federal or the North Carolina state level. The Attorney General leads a Department of Justice, which maintains Wake County public records for any court-ordered probations, including the length and terms of the probation, the individual's personal information, and the charge that led to probation. The terms of the probation, negotiated by the Department of Justice, may include court-ordered restitution, requirements to seek treatment, counseling, or bans on travel or contacting certain people. The Department of Justice in Wake County also maintains records on probation violations, and these probation records may be available through the Department of Justice website.

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Wake County District Attorney Offices bring charges against suspected criminals on behalf of the public. As part of their role in prosecuting cases, District Attorneys are involved in probation negotiations, including setting the terms and length of any court-ordered probations. The Wake County probation records at a District Attorney Office include the individual's personal information, the charge that caused the probation order, and the terms of the probation, including requirements to attend counseling, seek treatment, or pay victim restitution. Probation terms can bar individuals from traveling or contacting certain people, and these records also include any probation violations. Wake County, North Carolina District Attorney Offices may provide online access to their probation records.