The Northampton County Jail is a 78 bed jail in the city of Jackson, Northampton 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 (252)534-1299, 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: (252)534-1299
Physical Address:
105 West Jefferson Street
PO Box 431
Jackson, NC 27845
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To search for an inmate in the Northampton 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 (252)534-1299 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 Northampton County.
Northampton County Jail Inmate Search
The Northampton County Jail maintains an average of 78 offenders in custody on any given day. The Northampton 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 Northampton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,560 offenders.
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INTERESTING FACTS about the Northampton County Jail:
Located in Jackson, NC. It has a 92 bed capacity. Jackson only has a population of 550 and is the capital of the county. If you want to send a care package, it must be done via a third party vendor. Kiosks are in the lobby and you may deposit money for someone’s account. A few years back, several deputies in this department were charged with being involved in a drug ring where large amounts of drugs were sold throughout the state.
VISIT YOUR LOVED ONE
Providing emotional support for someone who is incarcerated at the Northampton 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 Northampton 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 (252)534-1299 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 Northampton County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at (252)534-1299.
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.
Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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 Northampton 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.
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 Northampton County Jail? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (252)534-1299 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 Northampton County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (252)534-1299 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (252)534-1299 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Northampton County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Northampton County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental 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 Northampton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (252)534-1299 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Northampton 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 Northampton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (252)534-1299 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (252)534-1299 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
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Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Northampton County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Northampton County Jail follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Northampton County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Northampton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (252)534-1299 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Northampton County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Northampton County Jail directly at (252)534-1299 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Northampton County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Northampton County Jail directly at (252)534-1299 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Northampton County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (252)534-1299 for further assistance.
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