Located in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, the Forsyth County Detention Center is a 1016-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 336-917-7600.
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 Forsyth County Detention Center at 336-917-7600 for help.
Phone: 336-917-7600
Physical Address:
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Durham County Detention Center, NC
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Forsyth County Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Forsyth 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 336-917-7600 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 Forsyth County.
Forsyth County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Forsyth County Detention Center maintains an average of 1016 offenders in custody on any given day. The Forsyth 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 Forsyth County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 20,640 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessINTERESTING FACTS about the Forsyth County Detention Center: This adult maximum security detention facility is 400,000 square feet and houses male and female sentenced misdemeanor offenders and pre¬trial inmates.
The facility is an eleven story twin tower structure containing 735 modular steel cells, and has a bed capacity of 1,016 inmates. Public visitation hours based on cell block.
The Forsyth County Detention Center is one of seven county detention centers in North Carolina that recently added vending machines stocked with a product that saves lives by blocking and reversing effects of an opioid overdose. The machines dispense naloxone administration kits, which are free to all. Each kit is a small box with two nasal spray devices that administer naloxone, which can restore normal breathing within two to three minutes if it slowed or stopped due to an opioid overdose. The National Center for State Courts funded naloxone vending machines placed in the Wilkes, Forsyth, Buncombe, Guilford, Cumberland, Orange and Pitt county jails, and in county jails in some neighboring states as part of the Regional Judicial Opioid Initiative.
The 1,016-bed Forsyth County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Forsyth County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 336-917-7600, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Forsyth County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Durham County Detention Center, NC
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Forsyth County Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 336-917-7600.
Once booked at Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem, 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 336-917-7600.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Forsyth County, North Carolina, visit the Forsyth County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-917-7600
INMATE HOUSING | DAYS | TIMES |
2A | SUN TUE THU |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
2B | SUN TUE THU |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
2C | SUN, MON TUE, WED THU, SAT |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
2D | SUN, MON TUE, WED THU, SAT |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
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9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
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9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
4C | SUN TUE THU |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
4D | MON WED SAT |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
6A | SUN TUE THU |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
6B | MON WED SAT |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
6C | SUN TUE THU |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
6D | MON WED SAT |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
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9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
8B | MON WED SAT |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
8C | MON | 9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
8D | TUE | 9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
8E | THU | 9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
8F | SUN SAT |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
10A | SUN TUE THU |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
10B | MON WED SAT |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
10C | SUN TUE THU |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
10D | MON WED SAT |
9:00 - 11:30 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
ATTORNEY VISITATION
Anytime (7 days a week)
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
CLERGY VISITATION
Eligibility and Approval
Three (3) of the four (4) elements of proof are required:
Additional Information
Ministers seeking further clarification about this privilege can contact:
Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries
307 Craft Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 759-0063
Forsyth County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.
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Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Forsyth County Detention Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Forsyth County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Forsyth County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.
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To receive phone calls from inmates in Forsyth County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.
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Postcards
The Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 #
Durham County Detention Center, NC
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Forsyth County Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 #
Forsyth County Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
For inmates receiving mail in the Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Durham County Detention Center, NC
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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 Forsyth County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Forsyth County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select North Carolina.
3. Select Forsyth County Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Forsyth County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Forsyth County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Forsyth County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Forsyth County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.
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How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Forsyth County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Forsyth County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.
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Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Forsyth County Detention Center directly at 336-917-7600 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 Forsyth County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Forsyth County Detention Center directly at 336-917-7600 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 Forsyth County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Forsyth County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Forsyth County?
This facility, known as "Forsyth County Detention Center" is also known as Forsyth County Jail & Detention Center , Forsyth County Jail & Detention Center , North Carolina, Forsyth.