Rowan County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Rowan 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 704-216-8770 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 Rowan County.

Rowan County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Rowan County Detention Center maintains an average of 210 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rowan 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 Rowan County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,720 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Rowan County Detention Center Inmate on-site Video Visitation

** All visitors are to report to the Jail Annex located at 400 Grace Church Rd. Salisbury NC for their on-site visit.
704-216-8770

• First, you must register with Homewav Communications online.
  
• This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
• Once you do this, you can choose Rowan County Detention Center, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.
• Visits are limited to four (4) persons per visit.
•  No purses, bags, firearms or weapons of any type, chemical sprays, cell phones, or cameras will be allowed in the facility. All personal effects must be left at home or in their vehicle.
• It is recommended that visitors arrive 30 minutes in advance of their scheduled visit in order to check in.
• Visits start precisely at the scheduled time and cannot be rescheduled for the same day if late or missed.
• All adult visitors must present a government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, State ID card, military ID, etc.
• No persons under the age of eighteen (18) can visit without a legal parent or guardian. Children must be supervised and kept under control at all times.
• Inmates are only allowed one (1) visit per week.
• Visitation week starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday.
• Visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
• Visits cannot be scheduled any sooner than thirty (30) days in advance.
• If more than one visitor is coming for a time slot, only one person needs to schedule the visit.
• The person scheduling the visit must be present at the visit.
• If an inmate attempts to obtain more than one on site visit per week, the following week’s visitation will be lost.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Rowan County Detention Center Inmate Remote Video Visitation

115 West Liberty Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-216-8770

• First, you must register with Homewav Communications online.
  
• This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
• Once you do this, you can choose Rowan County Detention Center, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.
• Remote Visits are $0.30 per minute.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

The Rowan County Detention Center uses Homewav for all Video Visitation services.

The information below provides complete instructions regarding:

Visiting Hours and Visitation Schedule,
Visitation Rules,
Application & Registration
Inmate Video Visits, and
Jail Visitation Process for the Rowan County Detention Center

Rowan County Detention Center uses HomeWAV for Inmate Video Visitation. 

Off-site remote visits are simple and convenient for both inmates and you. 
Outgoing calls can be initiated from the detention facility without the need for advanced scheduling.
HomeWAV is compatible with both Apple iOS and Android.
HomeWAV is compatible with most major browsers on either PC or Mac computers, but works best with Google Chrome.

Following these instructions exactly will enhance your chances of having trouble-free visits.

How Much does Homewav Cost?

Rowan County Detention Center charges $0.50 cents per minute for video visitation and $1.00 for each video message.  

There is NO minimum talk time. Each ‘call’ can be as short as one minute.

In addition, there is a $1.00 fee for any purchase. All “Talk to me Funds” can only be used between the inmate and the visitor who owns the account.

How does HomeWAV video visitation work?

1.  Sign Up Here.
2. Complete both steps of the registration process
3. Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
4. Then you just wait for the inmate to call

How Do I add Funds to my account?

1. Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds
2. Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
3. Click “Update” 
4. Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card.)

Can I use HomeWAV on my smartphone or tablet?

Yes, however your HomeWAV account must be first set up online from a computer. 

Once you have added funds to your account, you will need to install the Homewav app onto your phone or tablet.

To receive calls you must log in through the app and wait for the inmate to initiate the call. 

You cannot add funds or make any changes to your account information through the app. These options are only available through the website. 

The app should be solely used for video visitation.

What are the minimum PC requirements?

1. A computer with Windows Operating System. (Note: HomeWAV works best with Chrome.)
2. Speakers or Headphones
3. Camera and microphone

Can I use HomeWAV from the jail lobby if I don’t have a computer?

Yes, Rowan County Detention Center has a HomeWAV kiosk in their lobby for you to use if you don’t have a computer or smartphone, however due to COVID issues you may be temporarily prohibited entrance into their lobby. 

How does the Inmate Know I am Logged in and Ready to Visit?

1.    Make sure there are funds in your account and that you are marked as “appear online”.
2.    The moment you log in, the HomeWAV screen at the facility will light up green and display the inmates name. This informs the inmate that they have a visitor that is now logged on. 
3.    Once the inmate sees the notification, he or she will initiate the call.
4.    When the inmate initiates the call, a ringing sound will take place and a pop-up box will appear, asking you if you want to accept the call.

Can I transfer funds from one inmate to another?

If you have multiple inmates and would like to transfer your funds to a different inmate, please call HomeWAV at 314-764-2872 or email support@homewav.com and include the following information:
1.    Homewav account holder’s name.
2.    The number of minutes to be transferred.
3.    Facility Name.
4.    From which inmate to who do you want to transfer funds.

How do I get a refund on leftover funds?

Email HomeWAV at refunds@homewav.com with your refund request. 
REFUNDS are subject to a $7.50 processing fee.  *Note* refund requests must be sent from the email address of the registered visitor.

How can I contact HomeWAV if I’m having any problems?

HomeWAV Visitor Support is available 7 days a week during the following hours:

Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST

Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

HomeWAV Customer Service: Call 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.

HomeWAV Video Tutorials

HomeWAV Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-216-8770 for further assistance.

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

Rowan County Detention Center Inmate on-site Video Visitation

** All visitors are to report to the Jail Annex located at 400 Grace Church Rd. Salisbury NC for their on-site visit.
704-216-8770

• First, you must register with Homewav Communications online.
  
• This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
• Once you do this, you can choose Rowan County Detention Center, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.
• Visits are limited to four (4) persons per visit.
•  No purses, bags, firearms or weapons of any type, chemical sprays, cell phones, or cameras will be allowed in the facility. All personal effects must be left at home or in their vehicle.
• It is recommended that visitors arrive 30 minutes in advance of their scheduled visit in order to check in.
• Visits start precisely at the scheduled time and cannot be rescheduled for the same day if late or missed.
• All adult visitors must present a government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, State ID card, military ID, etc.
• No persons under the age of eighteen (18) can visit without a legal parent or guardian. Children must be supervised and kept under control at all times.
• Inmates are only allowed one (1) visit per week.
• Visitation week starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday.
• Visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
• Visits cannot be scheduled any sooner than thirty (30) days in advance.
• If more than one visitor is coming for a time slot, only one person needs to schedule the visit.
• The person scheduling the visit must be present at the visit.
• If an inmate attempts to obtain more than one on site visit per week, the following week’s visitation will be lost.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Rowan County Detention Center Inmate Remote Video Visitation

115 West Liberty Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-216-8770

• First, you must register with Homewav Communications online.
  
• This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
• Once you do this, you can choose Rowan County Detention Center, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.
• Remote Visits are $0.30 per minute.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-216-8770 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Rowan County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Rowan County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Rowan County Detention Center
115 W Liberty Street
Salisbury, NC 28144

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Rowan County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Rowan County Detention Center follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Rowan County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose North Carolina, then choose Rowan County Detention Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Rowan County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Rowan County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Rowan County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Rowan County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-216-8770 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rowan County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Rowan County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Rowan County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Register here,

• contact them online, or

• call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Rowan 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 Rowan County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-216-8770 for further assistance.

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

Rowan County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Rowan 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. A PO Box alone is not acceptable and mail will be returned.   Any mail not in compliance will be returned to sender.

Envelopes
The Rowan County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. Plain envelopes only. Don't enclose anything in them but wjhat is allowed below.

• It is best to only use blue or black ink. 
• A PO Box alone is not acceptable and mail will be returned.  
• Any mail not in compliance will be returned to sender.
• No more than 10 pages per letter, including printed material from the Internet or other like media.
• Pictures and greeting cards must be no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches.
• Pictures are allowed but no more than 10 to an envelope.

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 #
Rowan County Detention Center
115 W Liberty Street
Salisbury, NC 28144

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Rowan County Detention Center
115 W Liberty Street
Salisbury, NC 28144

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 Rowan 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Rowan County 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Rowan County Detention Center
115 W Liberty Street
Salisbury, NC 28144

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-216-8770 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-216-8770 for further assistance.

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

Friends and Family can leave Video Messages for Inmates using HomeWAV Video services.

The cost is $1.00 per message. In addition, there is a $1.00 fee for any purchase. 
How does HomeWAV video messaging (email) work?

1. Sign Up.
2. Complete both steps of the registration process
3. Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
4. Send your video message.

How to Email an Inmate at Rowan County Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Rowan County Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-216-8770 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Rowan County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Rowan County Detention Center 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)
• Rowan County Detention Center 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 Rowan County Detention Center directly at 704-216-8770 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 Rowan County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Rowan 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 Rowan County Detention Center directly at 704-216-8770 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 Rowan County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rowan County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 704-216-8770 for further assistance.

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