Located in Jackson, Northampton County, North Carolina, the Northampton County Jail is a 92-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 252-534-3901.
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 Northampton County Jail at 252-534-3901 for further assistance.
Phone: 252-534-3901
Physical Address:
105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northampton County Jail
105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northampton County Jail
105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Northampton County Jail, 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 252-534-3901 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 Northampton County.
Northampton County Jail Inmate Search
The Northampton County Jail maintains an average of 92 offenders in custody on any given day. The Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,840 offenders.
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Located in Jackson, NC. It has a 92 bed capacity. Jackson is the capital of the county. If you want to send a care package, it must be done via a third party vendor. Kiosks are in the lobby and you may deposit money for someone’s account. A few years back, several deputies in this department were charged with being involved in a drug ring where large amounts of drugs were sold throughout the state.
The Northampton County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Northampton 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.
The two story, red brick facility is located on the corner of Depot Street and US-158 in Jackson, North Carolina.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 252-534-3901, 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 Northampton County Jail 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#
Northampton County Jail
105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
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#
Northampton County Jail
105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Northampton County Jail at 252-534-3901.
After being arrested and booked into Northampton County Jail in Jackson, 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 252-534-3901 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Northampton County, North Carolina, visit the Northampton County Jail Bail FAQ.
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105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
252-534-3901
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Northampton County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Northampton County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-534-3901 for further assistance.
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Northampton County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-534-3901 for further assistance.
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Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Northampton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-534-3901 for further assistance.
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To receive phone calls from inmates in Northampton County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Northampton 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 Northampton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-534-3901 for further assistance.
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Postcards
The Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton County Jail 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#
Northampton County Jail
105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northampton County Jail
105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
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 Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton County Jail 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#
Northampton County Jail
105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
For inmates receiving mail in the Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Northampton County Jail
105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
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 Northampton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-534-3901 for further assistance.
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NOTE: Northampton County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Northampton County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Northampton County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Northampton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-534-3901 for further assistance.
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Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Northampton County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Northampton County Jail follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Northampton County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Northampton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-534-3901 for further assistance.
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Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Northampton County Jail directly at 252-534-3901 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Northampton County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Northampton County Jail directly at 252-534-3901 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 Northampton County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northampton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-534-3901 for further assistance.
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