Richmond County Detention Center is a 72-bed jail located in Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 910-997-8265.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Richmond County Detention Center at 910-997-8265 for assistance.
Phone: 910-997-8265
Physical Address:
1 Court Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Richmond County Detention Center
Facility ID# 5170
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, North Carolina 28379
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Richmond County Detention Center
1 Court Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Richmond 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 910-997-8265 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 Richmond County.
Richmond County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Richmond County Detention Center maintains an average of 72 offenders in custody on any given day. The Richmond 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 Richmond County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,040 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessINTERESTING FACTS about the 72-bed Richmond County Detention Center: The building where the jail is housed has 5 courtrooms, judges’ chambers, jury rooms, offices for the Clerk of Court and bailiffs, four elevators with security features, a mobile storage shelving, and public queuing areas plus a detention area complete with 24 cells and a sallyport. There is a state-of-the-art security system with x-ray machines, card readers, wireless cameras and a video first appearance system connected to the existing jail. The building has been designed to save energy with automatic controls for interior and exterior lighting and the HVAC system.
The combined Richmond County Detention Center, courthouse, and Sheriff’s Office provides the full range of services for all purposes for all inmates from Richmond County both as they await their trial and after they are sentenced.
Upcoming court dates for inmates can be accessed online, an online look up is also provided for each inmate in the facility and their bail amount and status with the staff being able to answer questions on bail procedure, visitation rules, and other concerns at 910-997-8265.
Commissary services are available, and this allows for inmates to purchase items for snacks, hygiene, clothing, writing items, and access tablets for movies, music, and text messaging. A kiosk is located in the lobby of the jail that allows family and friends to add money to the account of the inmate to fund any of their purchases, along with the online access for deposits.
The Richmond County Detention Center has implemented tablets and kiosks throughout the facility that allow mail to be scanned and digitally delivered to remove the opportunity for contraband to enter the building, and mail is now sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Richmond County Detention Center
Facility ID# 5170
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, North Carolina 28379
... however legal mail may still be sent directly to the jail at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Richmond County Detention Center
1 Court Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
Phone calls from inmates are able to be made collect or from a prepaid account that friends or family are able to add money to at the kiosk or online.
Visits are also operated through the same program and can be accessed, and after creating an account and selecting the inmate you wish to visit their schedule will be available to you.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Richmond County Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Richmond County Detention Center includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 910-997-8265.
If someone has been booked at Richmond County Detention Center in Rockingham, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 910-997-8265.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Richmond County, North Carolina, visit the Richmond County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Richmond County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1 Court Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
910-997-8265
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
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
Richmond County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Richmond County Detention Center 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 Richmond County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-997-8265 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Richmond County Detention Center?
Richmond County Detention Center 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 Richmond County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-997-8265 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Richmond County Detention Center?
Richmond County Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will send the money to your inmate at Richmond County Detention Center.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to:
1. register,
2. add a credit or debit card, and then
3. locate your inmate, before you can even deposit funds.
Maximum Deposit - $300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately send will be held as a credit on your account for future disbursement or spend.
For full instructions on how to deposit money to your inmate online, what the fees are, and how to save money doing it this way, check out our inmate money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-997-8265 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Richmond County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Richmond County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Richmond 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 Richmond County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-997-8265 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Richmond County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Richmond 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 Richmond 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#
Richmond County Detention Center
Facility ID# 5170
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, North Carolina 28379
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Richmond County Detention Center
1 Court Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Richmond County Detention Center
1 Court Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
Postcards
The Richmond 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 Richmond County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Richmond County Detention Center
Facility ID# 5170
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, North Carolina 28379
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Richmond County Detention Center
1 Court Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Richmond County Detention Center
1 Court Street
Rockingham, NC 28379
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-997-8265 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Richmond County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at Richmond County Detention Center.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to: 1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate, before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc.
Commissary products that you can purchase -
Candy, Chips, Meats, Seafood, Writing supplies, Hygeneine Kits, Underwear. These are all in various pre-defined packs ranging in price from $11.00-$27.00. The shipping fee is an additional $4.95.
Maximum Deposit -
$300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
$3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00
$6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00
$8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00
$10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately spend will be held as a credit on your account for future purchases.
JailPackStore is the Richmond County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix or Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygeine products, Letter writing materials and Underwear items for sale on their website.
Here is a sample of what you can purchase for your inmate:
SNACKS
$19.75 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before tax $31.65
MAC'S Pack Caramel Corn 6oz - 1
Bud's Best Butterfinger Cookie 6oz - 1
Chex Mix - Cheddar 1.75oz - 1
Combos Buffalo Blue Cheese - 7oz -1
Creme Cookies 13oz - 1
White Cheddar Cheez-its 1.5oz - 2
Kar's Honey Roasted Peanuts 3.5oz - 1
Kar's Sweet and Salty Mix 2oz - 1
Snyder's Jalapeno Pretzel Pieces 2.25oz - 1
LETTER WRITING MATERIALS
$15.00 + $4.95 shipping + $3.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $23.90
Stamped Envelopes - 8
Glue Top Writing Pad 8.5x11 - 1
Friendship Greeting Cards w/Stamps – 2
HYGEINE ITEMS
$26.50 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $38.40
Degree Extreme Blast Deodorant - 1.7oz - 1
Colgate w/Baking Soda Toothpaste - 6.4oz - 1
Dove Sensitive Skin Soap - 4oz- 2
Suave Advanced Therapy Lotion - 10oz - 1
Garnier Shampoo - 13oz - 1
Axe Body Wash 16oz – 1
If you don't have a bank card and want to see if they will accept a money order for payment call JailPackStore at 800-822-9388. Their hours are Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM.
They are closed Saturday and Sunday.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Richmond County Detention Center follow these steps:
NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Richmond County at any one time.
For all information, tips and a list and photos of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Richmond County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Richmond County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-997-8265 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Richmond County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Richmond County Detention Center 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 Richmond County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Richmond County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Richmond County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-997-8265 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Richmond County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Richmond County Detention Center directly at 910-997-8265 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 Richmond County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Richmond County Detention Center directly at 910-997-8265 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 Richmond County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-997-8265 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Richmond County Detention Center" is also known as Richmond County Jail, Richmond County Jail , Richmond County Jail , North Carolina, Richmond.