Northampton County Jail

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Northampton County Jail Information

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

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How Do You Find Someone in the Northampton County Jail?

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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About the Northampton County Jail

INTERESTING FACTS about the Northampton County Jail:

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

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Northampton County Jail

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:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

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.

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Directions / Map to the Northampton County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Northampton County

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.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Northampton County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for 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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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Northampton County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

105 Depot Street
Jackson, NC 27845
252-534-3901

Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel

 

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed six 15-minute visits per week.
  • You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
  • A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

 

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


Northampton County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel

 

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

 

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

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 252-534-3901 for questions or appointments.

Visiting an Inmate at the Northampton County Jail

Northampton County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
  • You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
  • Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
  • Once the Northampton County Jail approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

Visiting an Inmate at the Northampton County Jail

Northampton County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • Then you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • Then you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • The Northampton County Jail requires you upload a copy of your ID and a selfie.

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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Remote Video Visitation

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

Visiting an Inmate at the Northampton County Jail

Northampton County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
  • You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
  • Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
  • Once the Northampton County Jail approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

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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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail?

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.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton County Jail, 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: Northampton County Jail 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 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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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Northampton County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail, and what can I send them?

Northampton County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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 AmazonBarnes & 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

Northampton County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

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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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Northampton County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

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:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Items" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton County Jail, 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 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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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Northampton County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Northampton 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

  1. The Northampton County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  2. 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. 
  3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Northampton County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
  4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
  5. 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.
  6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
  7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
  8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

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

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.

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Northampton County Jail follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Northampton County Jail 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 Northampton 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 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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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Northampton County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Northampton County Jail 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)
  • Northampton County Jail 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 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:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Northampton County Jail

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:

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

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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