Located in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, the Haywood County Detention Center is a 110-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 828-452-6670.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Haywood County Detention Center at 828-452-6670 for assistance.
Phone: 828-452-6670
Physical Address:
1620 Brown Ave.
Waynesville, NC 28786
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
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To search for an inmate in the Haywood 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 828-452-6670 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 Haywood County.
Haywood County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Haywood County Detention Center maintains an average of 110 offenders in custody on any given day. The Haywood 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 Haywood County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,000 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessIn March of 2024 the county voted to move ahead to expand the current facility. The expansion will add 155 beds to the existing 110, bringing the total rated capacity to 265 beds....and will likely come with a price tag of over $31 million. Construction, delayed since 2023, started the summer of 2024.
There may be as many as 110 inmates housed in the main facility and up to an additional 40 work-release and minimum custody inmates housed in the Annex. The Detention Center utilizes an indirect supervision style of inmate management and is comprised of a total of six different housing units with a booking area and central control.
There are several inmate and facility services to include a medical unit, visitation lobby, laundry services and facility maintenance as well as a kitchen area.
The 110-bed Haywood County Detention Center is located within the Haywood County law Enforcement Center in Haywood County and provides for all of the incarceration needs for the county and surrounding communities. The current building has space for 150 beds and aims to operate at 110 inmates to allow for movement of any inmates who need to be isolated for their own safety or the safety of others, and to have space for new arrivals.
To ensure that overcrowding will be avoided and to keep up with the demand of the community, there is a new building currently being completed that should finish in 2025-2026 to increase the capacity and provide a new, safe, and up to date detention center.
Any inmate related inquiries including bail and housing information, the automated line can be reached at 828-452-6670 and will provide updated information, with it and the online look up being updated every 15 minutes. The inmates are offenders arrested in Haywood County that have recently been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.
To pay a bond, there will need to be an arraignment first, and the amount can be paid in full at the court, and may be used to ensure offenders attendance at their court date, or a bondsman may be used.
To contact an inmate there are phone and email services, with inmates able to make outgoing calls during daytime hours and being able to both send and receive mail at kiosks in the jail or through the use of tablets.
A commissary account is also present to allow inmates to purchase phone minutes or commissary items through the kiosk in the lobby of the detention center.
Visits are held on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance online.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Haywood County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Haywood County Detention Center:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 828-452-6670.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Haywood County Detention Center in Waynesville, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 828-452-6670 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Haywood County, North Carolina, visit the Haywood County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Haywood County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1620 Brown Ave.
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-452-6670
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
MONDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
FRIDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Haywood County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 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 Haywood County Detention Center?
1620 Brown Ave.
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-452-6670
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
MONDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
FRIDAY | NO ON SITE VISITS |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Haywood County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Haywood 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 Haywood 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 Haywood County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Haywood County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Haywood County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Haywood 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 Haywood County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Haywood County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Haywood 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 Haywood 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#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
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 Haywood 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 Haywood 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#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
For inmates receiving mail in the Haywood 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 Haywood County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
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 Haywood County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Haywood County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select North Carolina, then Haywood County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
5. Maximum spend is $125.00.
Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Haywood County.
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Haywood County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Haywood 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 Haywood County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Haywood County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Haywood County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Haywood County Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Haywood County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Haywood County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.
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