The Haywood County Detention Center is a 110 bed jail in the city of Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 828-452-6670.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. 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 information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 828-452-6670, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Haywood County Detention Center at 828-452-6670 to get it.
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.
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In 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.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Haywood County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 828-452-6670.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Haywood County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Haywood County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Haywood County and other North Carolina and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Haywood County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:
Call 828-452-6670 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Haywood County inmate locator.
How 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.
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Can 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.
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How 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.
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How 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.
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How 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.
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Can 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.
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How 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.
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Do 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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What are the other City and County Jails in Haywood County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Haywood County?
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