Located in Taylorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, the Alexander County Detention Center is a 164-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 828-632-0304.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Alexander County Detention Center at 828-632-0304 for help.
Phone: 828-632-0304
Physical Address:
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Alexander 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 828-632-0304 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 Alexander County.
Alexander County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Alexander County Detention Center maintains an average of 164 offenders in custody on any given day. The Alexander 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 Alexander County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,760 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHousing up to 164 inmates, both male and female, the Alexander County Detention Center falls under the responsibility of the Alexander County sheriff’s office and holds both misdemeanor and felony offenders as they wait for their trial or if they are sentenced to a short sentence under a year.
Both male and female offenders will be housed at this location though in different housing units, which are determined by their classification and assessment upon booking. This assessment also determined if there is a need for medical or mental health care immediately and will assist in preparing a plan for ongoing care as well as what programs and services are available that may help to rehabilitate each offender and assist in their reintegration into their society.
If you think someone you know may be incarcerated at this location, there is an online roster that is updated frequently, and staff are available to address any concerns and answer questions at 828-632-0304.
Visits are also provided as a way to boost mental health of both inmates and their families, and this helps to keep the Alexander County Detention Center safe for all inmates and staff. Visits are provided both onsite and remotely, and can be scheduled and accessed online. Each visitor must be registered and approved before they are able to schedule a visit, which must be done at least one full day in advance. One free 15 minute visit is provided onsite between 8am and 12pm, 1pm and 4pm, or 6pm and 10pm on Tuesday for A and B pods, Thursday for C and D pods, and Sundays for G pod.
Segregation inmates are only able to have visits as authorized by the staff directly.
Support for inmates is also provided through adding money to their commissary account to accommodate both necessities and some extras for recreational items, hygiene items, and clothing. Money can be added to this account either in the lobby at the kiosk, or online.
Phone calls can be accessed through an account online, and this will both allow inmates to pay for and access calls as well as add your number to their approved call list.
Mail, sent through the US Postal Service, can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
... though it must contain a full return address as well as the name and inmate ID number of the inmate it is for. They will be able to respond to mail with pick up- and drop off during the week. Mail will be scanned and delivered digitally to an inmates tablet or for them to access at a kiosk in the housing unit.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Alexander County Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Alexander County Detention Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 828-632-0304.
Once booked at Alexander County Detention Center in Taylorsville, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 828-632-0304.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Alexander County, North Carolina, visit the Alexander County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-0304
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 828-632-0304 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
DAY | TIMES | |
SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 12:00PM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
G-POD |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 12:00PM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
A-POD B-POD |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 12:00PM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
C-POD D-POD |
Alexander County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Alexander County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center?
Alexander County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center?
Alexander County Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will send the money to your inmate at Alexander County Detention Center.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to:
1. register,
2. add a credit or debit card, and then
3. locate your inmate, before you can even deposit funds.
Maximum Deposit - $300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately send will be held as a credit on your account for future disbursement or spend.
For full instructions on how to deposit money to your inmate online, what the fees are, and how to save money doing it this way, check out our inmate money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Alexander County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Alexander 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 Alexander County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Alexander 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 Alexander 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 Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
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 Alexander 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 Alexander 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 Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
For inmates receiving mail in the Alexander 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 Alexander County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
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 Alexander County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at Alexander County Detention Center.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to: 1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate, before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc.
Commissary products that you can purchase -
Candy, Chips, Meats, Seafood, Writing supplies, Hygeneine Kits, Underwear. These are all in various pre-defined packs ranging in price from $11.00-$27.00. The shipping fee is an additional $4.95.
Maximum Deposit -
$300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
$3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00
$6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00
$8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00
$10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately spend will be held as a credit on your account for future purchases.
JailPackStore is the Alexander County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix or Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygeine products, Letter writing materials and Underwear items for sale on their website.
Here is a sample of what you can purchase for your inmate:
SNACKS
$19.75 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before tax $31.65
MAC'S Pack Caramel Corn 6oz - 1
Bud's Best Butterfinger Cookie 6oz - 1
Chex Mix - Cheddar 1.75oz - 1
Combos Buffalo Blue Cheese - 7oz -1
Creme Cookies 13oz - 1
White Cheddar Cheez-its 1.5oz - 2
Kar's Honey Roasted Peanuts 3.5oz - 1
Kar's Sweet and Salty Mix 2oz - 1
Snyder's Jalapeno Pretzel Pieces 2.25oz - 1
LETTER WRITING MATERIALS
$15.00 + $4.95 shipping + $3.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $23.90
Stamped Envelopes - 8
Glue Top Writing Pad 8.5x11 - 1
Friendship Greeting Cards w/Stamps – 2
HYGEINE ITEMS
$26.50 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $38.40
Degree Extreme Blast Deodorant - 1.7oz - 1
Colgate w/Baking Soda Toothpaste - 6.4oz - 1
Dove Sensitive Skin Soap - 4oz- 2
Suave Advanced Therapy Lotion - 10oz - 1
Garnier Shampoo - 13oz - 1
Axe Body Wash 16oz – 1
If you don't have a bank card and want to see if they will accept a money order for payment call JailPackStore at 800-822-9388. Their hours are Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM.
They are closed Saturday and Sunday.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Alexander County Detention Center follow these steps:
NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Alexander County at any one time.
For all information, tips and a list and photos of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Alexander County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Alexander County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Alexander County Detention Center 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 Alexander County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Alexander County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Alexander County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Alexander County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Alexander County Detention Center directly at 828-632-0304 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 Alexander County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Alexander County Detention Center directly at 828-632-0304 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 Alexander County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Alexander County Detention Center" is also known as Alexander County Jail & Sheriff, Alexander County Jail & Sheriff , Alexander County Jail & Sheriff , North Carolina, Alexander.