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After an arrest, fingerprints are sent to the state agency that handles the official processing and storage of criminal history records—the NC State Bureau of Investigation. The SBI runs the state fingerprint system, verifies identity, and checks against state records. They also forward the prints to the FBI so the national database can be updated and cross-checked with federal records. This centralized handling ensures consistent, accurate records across all involved agencies. Local agencies may collect the prints, but the formal processing and forwarding go through the SBI.