Gaston County Jail is a 488-bed jail in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 704-869-6800.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Gaston County Jail at 704-869-6800 for assistance.
Phone: 704-869-6800
Physical Address:
425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia, NC 28052
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gaston 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 704-869-6800 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 Gaston County.
Gaston County Jail Inmate Search
The Gaston County Jail maintains an average of 488 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gaston 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 Gaston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,280 offenders.
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INTERESTING FACTS about the Gaston County Jail: If an inmate is in ANY program (at court, on trustee assignments, attorney visits, Bible studies, Chemical Dependency etc.), they are NOT eligible to receive the visit at that time. Please schedule your visits around the inmate’s program schedule. Check with your inmate for his or her schedule.
The Gaston County Jail and annex, which adjoins it, combined can incarcerate up to 664 inmates. This jail, built in 1999 and encompassing over 160,000 square feet, holds 488 inmates.
The Gaston County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Gaston 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 704-869-6800, 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 Gaston County Jail 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#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
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#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
Once arrested, the person is taken to Gaston County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Gaston County Jail include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Gaston County Jail at 704-869-6800.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Gaston County Jail in Gastonia for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 704-869-6800.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Gaston County, North Carolina, visit the Gaston County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gaston County Jail? What is the Schedule?
425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia, NC 28052
704-869-6800
General Population Main Jail
Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:05 pm – 3:35 pm
5:05 pm – 8:00 pm
Remote Visitation Hours
Monday – Sunday
1:05 pm – 3:35 pm
5:05 pm – 8:00 pm
General Population Annex
Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:05 pm – 9:05 pm
Remote Visitation Hours
Monday – Sunday
1:05 pm – 9:05 pm
Closed Custody and Protective Custody (Onsite Only)
Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:05 pm – 3:35 pm
5:05 pm – 8:00 pm
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Gaston County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Gaston County Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gaston County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-869-6800 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 Gaston County Jail?
425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia, NC 28052
704-869-6800
General Population Main Jail
Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:05 pm – 3:35 pm
5:05 pm – 8:00 pm
Remote Visitation Hours
Monday – Sunday
1:05 pm – 3:35 pm
5:05 pm – 8:00 pm
General Population Annex
Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:05 pm – 9:05 pm
Remote Visitation Hours
Monday – Sunday
1:05 pm – 9:05 pm
Closed Custody and Protective Custody (Onsite Only)
Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:05 pm – 3:35 pm
5:05 pm – 8:00 pm
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gaston County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-869-6800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gaston County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Gaston County Jail 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 Gaston County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Gaston County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gaston County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-869-6800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gaston County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Gaston County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Gaston County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Gaston County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-869-6800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Gaston County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Gaston County Jail 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 Gaston County Jail 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#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
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 Gaston County Jail 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 Gaston County Jail 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#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
Postcards
The Gaston County Jail 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 Gaston County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
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 Gaston County Jail 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 Gaston County Jail 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#
Gaston County Jail
PO Box 1578
Gastonia, NC 28053
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gaston County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-869-6800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gaston County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Gaston County Jail 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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Gaston County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Gaston County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Gaston County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gaston County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-869-6800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gaston County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Gaston County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Gaston County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Gaston County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-869-6800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Gaston 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 Gaston County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-869-6800 for further assistance.
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