The Transylvania County Detention Center is a 100 bed jail in the city of Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 828-884-3147, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 828-884-3147
Physical Address:
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Name
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Name
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 828-884-3147 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case information online, including the daily court dockets for Transylvania County.
Transylvania County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Transylvania County Detention Center maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Transylvania County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Transylvania County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,000 offenders.
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INTERESTING FACTS about the Transylvania County Jail: The inmate work crew program, which began in 2007 as a way to increase jail revenues and help offset the cost of housing inmates, has been successful as inmates have been working in jobs ranging from ground maintenance, landfill work and janitorial services. On average, 8 inmates work 7.5 hours each day,on these projects. Brevard is the capital of Transylvania County. This facility is a “receiving facility” for the State Misdemeanant Confinement Program and houses sentenced misdemeanants for prison terms of 91 to 180 days.
VISIT YOUR LOVED ONE
Providing emotional support for someone who is incarcerated at the Transylvania County Jail is critical to their well-being. Even short visits via remote visitation can be critical for them in getting through the ordeal of being incarcerated. They may have medical needs to inform you of, or they may have complaints about the way they are being treated by the Transylvania County Detention Center staff.
Remote Visitation, in the comfort of your own home is available for most facilities. Visitation hours may be dependent upon the sex of the person and, also dependent upon the section of the facility in which they are housed.
In 2020, COVID stopped in person visitation in all facilities, but some have reinstated in person visitation. Call 828-884-3147 to check the current status of in person visitation in.
See information below for how to register for an account for remote video visitation.
You must submit a picture and government photo ID for facility approval prior to visiting someone in our facility.
If you are doing in person visitation, visitors are subject to search. Dress appropriately. If too much skin is showing, you may be refused visitation rights.
Deposit money online with a debit or credit card by registering with an account. See details below in the Commissary section.
PHONE CALLS AND TABLETS
Money to friends and loved ones may also be used for them to have time for phone calls or time on a tablet for entertainment or educational purposes to better themselves during this time. Also, it may be used for sending texts or emails. See the sections below for details.
Please include the inmates name, ID number, dorm number and cell or bed number if possible, when sending mail.
Inmates do NOT have the right to send mail to one another!
DO NOT SEND lewd photos. All mail will be inspected by authorities and contraband seized.
Books or magazines may be sent if only from a publisher such as direct mailed from Amazon.
See section below for more details on sending mail.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Transylvania County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 828-884-3147.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Transylvania County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Transylvania County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Transylvania County and other North Carolina and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Transylvania County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Transylvania County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center?
Transylvania County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Transylvania County Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Transylvania County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Transylvania County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Transylvania County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Transylvania County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Transylvania County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Transylvania County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Name
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Name
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Transylvania County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Transylvania County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Name
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
For inmates receiving mail in the Transylvania County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Transylvania County Detention Center:
Inmate's Name
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Transylvania County Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Transylvania County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Transylvania County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Transylvania County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Transylvania County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Transylvania County Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Transylvania County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Transylvania County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Transylvania County?
This facility, known as "Transylvania County Detention Center" is also known as Transylvania County Jail.
