Located in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina, the Henderson County Detention Center is a 222-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 828-697-4955.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Henderson County Detention Center at 828-697-4955 for further assistance.
Phone: 828-697-4955
Physical Address:
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henderson County Detention Center
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henderson County Detention Center
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Henderson 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 828-697-4955 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 Henderson County.
Henderson County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Henderson County Detention Center maintains an average of 222 offenders in custody on any given day. The Henderson 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 Henderson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,440 offenders.
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INTERESTING FACTS about the Henderson County Detention Center: The facility first opened in 2001 and contains 222 beds housed in five different housing units. The Henderson County Detention Center adjoins the local courthouse, so it makes it easy - and safe - to transfer inmates back and forth every day.
In 2022 the county voted to move ahead to build a new six-story 94,315-square-foot annex, plus expand the Detention Center, including a new 61,000-square-foot jail annex, major renovation work at the existing jail and minor renovation work including patching and paint, potential lighting replacement and electronic security upgrades. Most of the expansion is to provide space for more male inmates. The estimate has grown to $215 million, adding an additional 500 beds, but the county can't afford it. It could be years before something is done, so in the meantime the detention center is going to remain severely overcrowded.
The 222-bed Henderson County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Henderson 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 828-697-4955, 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 Henderson 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#
Henderson County Detention Center
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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#
Henderson County Detention Center
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Henderson County Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Henderson County Detention Center:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Henderson County Detention Center at 828-697-4955.
After being arrested and booked into Henderson County Detention Center in Hendersonville, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 828-697-4955 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Henderson County, North Carolina, visit the Henderson County Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Henderson County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-4955
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henderson County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-697-4955 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 Henderson County Detention Center?
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henderson County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-697-4955 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Henderson County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henderson County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-697-4955 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Henderson County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Henderson County follow these instructions:
Henderson County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Henderson County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Henderson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Henderson County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-697-4955 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Henderson County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Henderson 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 Henderson 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#
Henderson County Detention Center
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henderson County Detention Center
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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#
Henderson County Detention Center
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
For inmates receiving mail in the Henderson 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 Henderson County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Henderson County Detention Center
375 First Ave. East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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 Henderson County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-697-4955 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henderson County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-697-4955 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Henderson County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Henderson County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Henderson County Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Henderson County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henderson County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-697-4955 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Henderson County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Henderson County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Henderson County Detention Center offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Henderson County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-697-4955 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Henderson County?
This facility, known as "Henderson County Detention Center" is also known as Henderson County Jail & Detention Center , Henderson County Jail & Detention Center , North Carolina, Henderson.
