Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Mecklenburg Juvenile 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 980-314-5500 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 Mecklenburg County.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff has a very informative FAQ section that helps you understand the various codes used on the Jail Roster and what they mean. If you know someone who has been arrested, and you want to understand when they are going to be released, or why they are still being held, the FAQ will be very helpful.

Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 614 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mecklenburg Juvenile 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 Mecklenburg County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 50,280 offenders.

The following charts of Mecklenburg County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Mecklenburg County Corrections Department, the state of North Carolina Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Mecklenburg County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Mecklenburg County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center Inmate at-the-jail Visitation Schedule, Registration & Guidelines

For remote video visits, scroll down to the second schedule.
For Clergy Visits, scroll to the bottom of this section.

5235 Spector Drive
Charlotte, NC 28269
980-314-5500

• All visits must be scheduled online with ViaPath/GTL.
  
• If you have questions or problems scheduling a visit please call Via Path at 855-208-7349.
• Each inmate is allowed one 25-minute visit per week.
• An inmate may have two adults and one child, or one adult and two children for their visit. Adults must be 18 and older.
• All Visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance but cannot be scheduled more than one week in advance. 
• Visits will automatically be cancelled if the visitor arrives 10 minutes after the scheduled visitation time.
• ID Required: valid state issued id, driver’s license, passport, military, or international id required.
• Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center will not accept any state issued driver’s license, or id cards if they are cracked, expired, taped, faded, laminated or that appear to be altered.

Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule, Registration & Guidelines

• All visits must be scheduled online with ViaPath/GTL.
  
• If you have questions or problems scheduling a visit please call ViaPath at 855-208-7349.
• Each resident will receive two free 10 minute internet video calls per week, not on the same day.
• All internet video calls can be conducted via a webcam enabled computer, or Android device. Download both GTL/ViaPath VisMobile Apps.
• Remote video visits cost $6.25 for a 25 minute visit, or $2.50 for a 10 minute visit. 
• All Visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance but cannot be scheduled more than one week in advance. 
• Visits will automatically be cancelled if the visitor arrives 10 minutes after the scheduled visitation time.

CLERGY VISTS: Each resident receives one free 25 minute clergy video and one in-person visit a week. To schedule and get authorization, call the Volunteer Coordinator at 980-314-5172 during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 980-314-5500 for further assistance.

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

Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 980-314-5500 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Mecklenburg County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
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• Select North Carolina.
• Select Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 980-314-5500 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Mecklenburg County.

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 Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 980-314-5500 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 980-314-5500 for further assistance.

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

Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Mecklenburg Juvenile 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 Mecklenburg Juvenile 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:
5235 Spector Drive
Charlotte, NC 28269

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
5235 Spector Drive
Charlotte, NC 28269

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 Mecklenburg Juvenile 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 Mecklenburg Juvenile 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:
5235 Spector Drive
Charlotte, NC 28269

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 980-314-5500 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

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.    Mecklenburg Juvenile 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 Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

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

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

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Mecklenburg County.
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• Choose North Carolina, then Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Mecklenburg County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Mecklenburg County 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.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Mecklenburg Juvenile 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 Mecklenburg County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 980-314-5500 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 980-314-5500 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Mecklenburg Juvenile 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 Mecklenburg Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 980-314-5500 for further assistance.

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