Pender County Jail

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Pender County Jail Information

The Pender County Jail is a 92 bed jail in the city of Burgaw, Pender 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 910) 259-1353, 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: 910) 259-1353

Physical Address:
605 East Fremont St.
Burgaw, NC 28425

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How Do You Find Someone in the Pender County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Pender County Jail, 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 910) 259-1353 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 Pender County.

Pender County Jail Inmate Search

The Pender County Jail maintains an average of 92 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pender County Jail 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 Pender County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,840 offenders.

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About the Pender County Jail

INTERESTING FACTS about the Pender County Jail:

A new jail is currently being constructed. The new jail will have 233 beds - an increase from the current facility, which only has 92. Each week, about 15-to-20 inmates are sent to New Hanover, Onslow, Brunswick, Bladen, and Sampson counties. Cutler estimates that the cost per inmate is $50, which is between $750 to $1,000 each week.  The jail will house male and female inmates as well as medium and maximum security dorms. The current jail is usually overcrowded and many inmates are transported to other facilities.

VISIT YOUR LOVED ONE  

Providing emotional support for someone who is incarcerated at the Pender 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 Pender County Jail 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 910) 259-1353 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.

Visitation Center Hours: See in section below.

COMMISSARY

Help your friend or loved one get through this difficult time by adding funds for them to get items in the commissary. Note: You must have the inmate's ID number in order to add money to an account in the kiosk of the lobby. They are responsible for purchasing their own items. CASH ONLY in the lobby! Posts immediately for use. See other ways to deposit commissary below. Cash is available immediately but money orders may take longer to post.

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.

MAIL

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.

 

 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Pender County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Pender County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 910) 259-1353.

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.

Pender County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Pender County?

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 Pender 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.

What is the booking process like at the Pender County Jail?

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 Pender 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.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

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.

What happens after booking?

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 Pender County Jail 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.

How long does the Pender County Jail Booking process take?

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.

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Directions / Map to the Pender County Jail
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pender County Jail? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pender County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910) 259-1353 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Pender County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pender County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910) 259-1353 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pender County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Pender County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Pender County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
605 East Fremont St.
Burgaw, NC 28425


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Pender County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Pender County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Pender County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose North Carolina, then choose Pender County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Pender County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Pender County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Pender County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Pender County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pender County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910) 259-1353 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pender County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Pender County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Pender County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Pender County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pender County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910) 259-1353 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pender County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pender County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910) 259-1353 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pender County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Pender County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Pender County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Pender County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Pender County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Pender County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pender County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pender County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose North Carolina, then choose Pender County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Pender County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Pender County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Pender County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pender County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pender County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910) 259-1353 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pender County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pender County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910) 259-1353 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Pender County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pender County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910) 259-1353 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pender County?

Pender Columbus Brunswick New Hanover Bladen Sampson Duplin Onslow
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