Iredell County Detention Center is a 501-bed jail based in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 704-878-3131.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Iredell County Detention Center at 704-878-3131 for help.
Phone: 704-878-3131
Physical Address:
204 Constitution Lane
Statesville, NC 28677
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Iredell County Detention Center
P.O. Box 287
Statesville, NC 28687
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Iredell County Detention Center
P.O. Box 287
Statesville, NC 28687
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Iredell 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 704-878-3131 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 Iredell County.
Iredell County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Iredell County Detention Center maintains an average of 501 offenders in custody on any given day. The Iredell 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 Iredell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,020 offenders.
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INTERESTING FACTS about the Iredell County Jail and Detention Center.
The Iredell County Detention Center is located in Statesville, NC at 204 Constitution Lane. You can reach the jail 24 hours a day by calling 704-878-3131. If you are looking for an inmate either call the jail directly or look them up on the Inmate Locator.
The new Iredell County Detention Center opened in 2020 - It is a 5 story structure - It has space for 501 inmates but can add another 200 beds when needed, increasing the size to 700 inmates. New areas that include intake, booking, kitchen, laundry and property storage ere added in the new facility. A new medical suite was added as well. Most jails are reporting enormous rises in the need for mental health care and addiction services. This is one jail that responded to that need. The new medical suite will more than triple the size of the old one. The $25 million dollar expansion added 82,000 square feet to the old jail space.
Each housing unit has a dedicated multipurpose room for classrooms, programs and clergy. Dayrooms have enhanced natural daylight, bringing in natural light from the end wall of each dayroom area.
Visitation is at the jail on Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat & Sun 12-4pm. The days correspond to the inmate's first letter of the last name. The visitation schedule is detailed in the section below this one.
Showing support by visiting friends at the Iredell County Jail is critical to their well-being. Visits and calls can make a difference in their mental health. They may have medical needs to inform you of, or they may have complaints about the way they are being treated by the Iredell County Detention Center staff. You must submit a picture and government photo ID for facility approval prior to visiting someone in our facility. Visitors are subject to search. Dress appropriately. If too much skin is showing, you may be refused visitation rights.
Deposit money online with a debit or credit card by registering with an account with Touchpay. See details below in the Inmate Money section. You can also order online and send an inmate a gift pack.
Inmates can receive mail from you, but do NOT have the right to send mail to one another! DO NOT SEND lewd photos. All mail will be inspected by authorities and contraband seized.
All the answers to your questions about bail, directions, visitation, phoning, mailing and texting, and sending money and commissary to an inmate are answered in detail below. if you still have questions, call the jail at 704-878-3131.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Iredell County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Iredell County Detention Center:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 704-878-3131.
If someone is taken to Iredell County Detention Center in Statesville for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 704-878-3131.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Iredell County, North Carolina, visit the Iredell County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Iredell County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
204 Constitution Lane
Statesville, NC 28677
704-878-3131
| INMATES Last Name Male/Female |
DAY | TIME |
| No Visits | MON | No visits |
| A - L | TUE | 10:00am-8:00pm |
| M - Z | WED | 10:00am-8:00pm |
| A - L | THU | 10:00am-8:00pm |
| M - Z | FRI | 10:00am-8:00pm |
| A - L | SAT | Noon-4:00pm |
| M - Z | SUN | Noon-4:00pm |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iredell County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-878-3131 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 Iredell County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iredell County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-878-3131 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Iredell County Detention Center?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Iredell County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iredell County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-878-3131 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Iredell County Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Iredell County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Iredell County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iredell County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-878-3131 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Iredell County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Iredell 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 Iredell 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:
Iredell County Detention Center
P.O. Box 287
Statesville, NC 28687
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Iredell County Detention Center
P.O. Box 287
Statesville, NC 28687
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 Iredell 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Iredell County Detention Center 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:
Iredell County Detention Center
P.O. Box 287
Statesville, NC 28687
Postcards
The Iredell 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.
Envelopes
The Iredell County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Iredell County Detention Center
P.O. Box 287
Statesville, NC 28687
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Iredell County Detention Center
P.O. Box 287
Statesville, NC 28687
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 Iredell 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Iredell County Detention Center 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:
Iredell County Detention Center
P.O. Box 287
Statesville, NC 28687
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iredell County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-878-3131 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Iredell County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. Iredell County Detention Center has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Iredell County Detention Center
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Iredell County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Iredell County Detention Center, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Iredell County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iredell County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-878-3131 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Iredell County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Iredell County inmate, do the following:
Iredell County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Iredell County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Iredell County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Iredell County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Iredell County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iredell County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-878-3131 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Iredell County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Iredell County follow these instructions:
If you have any questions:
For all Iredell County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iredell County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-878-3131 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Iredell County?
This facility, known as "Iredell County Detention Center" is also known as Iredell County Jail & Detention Center , Iredell County Jail & Detention Center , North Carolina, Iredell.
