Hertford County Detention Center

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Hertford County Detention Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Hertford County Detention Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Hertford County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 252 358-7840. 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. Hertford County Detention Center Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Hertford County?

What happens during booking in Hertford County? 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 Hertford 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Hertford County Detention Center?

What is the booking process like at the Hertford County Detention Center? 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 Hertford 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? 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. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Hertford County Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 252 358-7840 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Hertford County Detention Center booking process take?

How long does the Hertford County Detention Center booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Hertford County Detention Center? 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 Hertford 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Hertford County Detention Center?

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To search for an inmate in the Hertford 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 252 358-7840 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 Hertford County.

Hertford County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Hertford County Detention Center maintains an average of 92 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hertford 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 Hertford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,840 offenders.

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Question 2

About the Hertford County Detention Center

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The Hertford County Detention Center has a top capacity of 92 inmates, with 50 for the male cell blocks and 36 for the female, and 7 isolation cells, housing both felony and misdemeanor offenders for Hertford County.

Most inmates will remain under one year and any more serious offences or long sentences may be transferred to an alternative location.

For information regarding an inmate, their bond or charges, the jail can be contacted by calling 252 358-7840, and an inmate roster can be accessed online.

Visits occur twice a week. Male visitation is Thursday and Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm and female inmates are 4:00pm-5:00pm.

To send mail to an inmate it must be correctly addressed with a full return address and it must contain no contraband. Upon arrival mail is inspected for contraband which will be removed, and any money orders will be added to the account of the inmate and the amount will be reported to them.

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Hertford County Detention Center
701 North Taylor Street
PO Box 176
Winton, NC 27986

Other ways to fund their account is in the lobby of the Hertford County Detention Center or to access the money portal online.

Phones are provided in each of the common areas and allow inmates to make outgoing calls, either collect or prepaid through commissary purchases or a phone account.

Jail (Main): 252 358-7840
Sheriff: 252 358-7800

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How does the booking process work at Hertford County Detention Center?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Hertford County Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Hertford County Detention Center typically includes the following steps:

Verifying identity.
Taking a mugshot.
Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
DNA collection, if required.
Conducting a thorough search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 252 358-7840.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Hertford County Detention Center

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Hertford County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Hertford County Detention Center in Winton for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 252 358-7840 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
A licensed bail bondsman in Hertford County can assist with payment.
Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral.

For more information on the bail process in Hertford County, North Carolina, visit the Hertford County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Hertford County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

701 North Taylor Street
Winton, NC 27986
252 358-7840

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 252 358-7840 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 252 358-7840 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUN	1:00PM-4:00PM	MALES
SUN	4:00PM-5:00PM	FEMALES
THU	1:00PM-4:00PM	MALES
THU	4:00PM-5:00PM	FEMALES

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Hertford 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Hertford County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hertford County Detention Center follow these steps:

Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
Select North Carolina, then Hertford County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Maximum spend is $125.00.
NOTE: Hertford County Detention Center may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Hertford 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 Hertford County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Hertford County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Hertford County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Register here,
contact them online, or
call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Hertford 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 Hertford County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Hertford County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hertford 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 Hertford 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 #
Hertford County Detention Center
701 North Taylor Street
PO Box 176
Winton, NC 27986

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Hertford County Detention Center
701 North Taylor Street
PO Box 176
Winton, NC 27986

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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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 #
Hertford County Detention Center
701 North Taylor Street
PO Box 176
Winton, NC 27986

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford County.
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Hertford County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hertford County Detention Center follow these steps:

Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
Select North Carolina, then Hertford County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Maximum spend is $125.00.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Hertford 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 Hertford County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Hertford County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The Hertford County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Hertford County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Hertford County Detention Center for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Hertford County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Hertford County Detention Center follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The Hertford County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Hertford County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Hertford County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Hertford County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

Answer

Do Inmates in the Hertford County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Hertford County Detention Center for a small monthly fee.

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

Phone Calls
Messages (email / texts)
Educational applications
Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
Hertford County Detention Center information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
Legal research
Medical requests
Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Hertford County Detention Center directly at 252 358-7840 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Hertford County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Hertford County? Read the following:

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

Phone Calls
Messages (email / texts)
Educational applications and Entertainment
Legal Research
and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Hertford County Detention Center directly at 252 358-7840 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 Hertford County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hertford County?

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Hertford County Detention Center

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Hertford County Detention Center

How does the booking process work at Hertford County Detention Center?

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Hertford County?

Hertford County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Hertford County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hertford County Detention Center follow these steps:

How Do Inmates in Hertford County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

Register here,

contact them online, or

call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

Hertford County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Hertford County

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Hertford County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Hertford County

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Hertford County Detention Center for a small monthly fee.

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Hertford County Detention Center

Search for an Inmate in Hertford County

Hertford County Detention Center

Search for an Inmate in Hertford County

Hertford County Detention Center

How does the booking process work at Hertford County Detention Center?

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Hertford County?

Hertford County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Hertford County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hertford County Detention Center follow these steps:

How Do Inmates in Hertford County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

Register here,

contact them online, or

call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

Hertford County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Hertford County

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Hertford County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Hertford County

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Hertford County Detention Center for a small monthly fee.

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Hertford County Detention Center

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