How to File a Misconduct Complaint — Macon County Sheriff's Office (Macon County Detention Center)
Need to report misconduct connected to the Macon County Sheriff's Office? The fastest way to get traction is to use the official
The official misconduct complaint form lists Sheriff Brent Holbrooks and the Macon County Sheriff's Office at 1820 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC. Use that exact name and address when submitting your form.
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The form is clear about one thing up front: it must be completed in its entirety. That means you’ll want to slow down and fill every section you can, even if you’re unsure about a detail - don’t skip fields just because you don’t have every answer immediately.
- ✓ Date of Incident
- ✓ Time of Incident
- ✓ Location of Incident
- ✓ Name
- ✓ Age
- ✓ Sex
- ✓ Address
- ✓ Business address
- ✓ List involved members of the Sheriff’s Office by name
- ✓ Include the I.D. number for each person, if known (the form provides multiple lines for at least three people)
On page 2, you’ll see a line for “Complainant’s Initials” and a statement that you’re required to read the listed sections and initial each one. Take this part seriously - those initials are how you show you’ve read and understood what the form says will happen after your complaint is received.
The signature section is a sworn statement. By signing, you are swearing or affirming that the written complaint (the statement that begins on page 1 and continues through the final page you complete) is true and correct. Don’t sign until you’ve re-read what you wrote and you’re confident it accurately reflects what you’re reporting.
Warning: The form states that knowingly making a false statement in writing, with the intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of their official duties, may be a criminal offense under North Carolina law.
Once the form is complete and signed, submit it to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office at 1820 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC, addressed to Sheriff Brent Holbrooks (as shown on the form). Before you send or hand-deliver anything, make sure you have your own copy of the full packet for your records.
After your complaint is received by the Sheriff, the form says you will be notified - either in writing or verbally - that it was received. The Sheriff’s Office will then conduct an internal investigation, and if that process reveals possible criminal activity, the Sheriff will contact the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to request an investigation into the allegations.
Tip: Keep a complete copy of what you submit (including any extra pages you attach) so you can refer back to the exact wording and dates later.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Be as specific as you can in the Date of Incident, Time of Incident, and Location of Incident fields.
- ✓ Fill out the Citizen Information section completely (name, age, sex, address, and business address).
- ✓ If you know who was involved, list the involved members of the Sheriff’s Office and include I.D. numbers when you have them.
- ✓ On page 2, read each listed section and initial where the form asks for “Complainant’s Initials.”
If you’re adding extra pages to finish your statement, label them clearly and keep a full copy for yourself. Having your own set makes it easier to stay consistent if you’re contacted later and need to restate what you reported.
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