Located in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina, the Chatham County Detention Center is a 120-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 919-545-7802.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, 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 offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Chatham County Detention Center at 919-545-7802 for further assistance.
Phone: 919-545-7802
Physical Address:
627 Renaissance Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chatham County Detention Center #5302
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chatham County Detention Center
627 Renaissance Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Chatham 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 919-545-7802 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 Chatham County.
Chatham County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Chatham County Detention Center maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chatham 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 Chatham County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,040 offenders.
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In Chatham County all detention services are provided through the 120-bed Chatham County Detention Center.
This location provides full services and is where offenders will reside while they await sentencing or during their sentence when all diversion programs have been unsuccessful. Diversion programs include community service, home monitoring, and in school diversion programs are offered in the county.
Upon arrest each detainee will be assessed and treated for immediate medical or mental health interventions, after which a plan will be formed for their ongoing medical needs, access to mental health support and counseling, and determination of which of the housing units they will reside in.
To find out if someone you know is at Chatham County Detention Center call the location at 919-545-7802 or check the online inmate search.
Studies have shown that offenders have lower recidivism, better mental health, and that the facility remains safer through contact with friends and family who are outside of the facility, so mail, phone calls, and visits are encouraged.
All mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chatham County Detention Center #5302
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
... where it will arrive at the processing center to be checked for illegal activity, adult content, and contraband then be scanned and delivered digitally. Mail without a return address will not be accepted.
To send paperback books or magazines they must be sent directly from the publisher to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chatham County Detention Center
627 Renaissance Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
... and only two paperbacks may be received at once.
In addition to three healthy meals each day, inmates will have access to commissary and recreation.
Phone calls can be made from the common areas in housing units, but no incoming calls are accepted.
Visits are now completed electronically through video visits and can be scheduled by calling the facility, 919-545-7802, to fit around the schedule of the specific inmate you wish to visit.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Chatham County Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Chatham County Detention Center:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 919-545-7802.
Once someone is booked at Chatham County Detention Center in Pittsboro after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 919-545-7802 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Chatham County, North Carolina, see the Chatham County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
627 Renaissance Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-545-7802
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 919-545-7802 TO SCHEDULE A VISIT!
| DAY | HOURS |
| SUN | CALL FOR TIME |
| SAT | CALL FOR TIME |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-545-7802 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 Chatham County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-545-7802 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-545-7802 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Chatham County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-545-7802 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Chatham 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 Chatham 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#
Chatham County Detention Center #5302
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chatham County Detention Center
627 Renaissance Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Chatham 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chatham County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Chatham County Detention Center
627 Renaissance Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Postcards
The Chatham 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.
Envelopes
The Chatham County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chatham County Detention Center #5302
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Chatham County Detention Center
627 Renaissance Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Chatham 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Chatham County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Chatham County Detention Center
627 Renaissance Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-545-7802 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Chatham 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:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-545-7802 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chatham County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
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Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Chatham County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Chatham County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-545-7802 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Chatham 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 Chatham County Detention Center directly at 919-545-7802 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 Chatham County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Chatham County Detention Center directly at 919-545-7802 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 Chatham County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chatham County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-545-7802 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Chatham County Detention Center" is also known as Chatham County Jail & Detention Center , Chatham County Jail & Detention Center , North Carolina, Chatham.
