Surry County Detention Center is a 360-bed facility based in Dobson, Surry County, North Carolina. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 336-401-8975.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Surry County Detention Center at 336-401-8975 for assistance.
Phone: 336-401-8975
Physical Address:
219 Snow Street
Dobson, NC 27017
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Surry County Detention Center
PO Box 827
Dobson, NC 27017
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Surry County Detention Center
PO Box 827
Dobson, NC 27017
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Surry 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 336-401-8975 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 Surry County.
Surry County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Surry County Detention Center maintains an average of 360 offenders in custody on any given day. The Surry 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 Surry County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,200 offenders.
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The new Surry County Detention Center, finished in January 2024, includes a new 911 center, a new magistrate’s office. The “old jail” portion of the center, will be used for storage, while the newer portion can be used for temporary housing for inmates coming in and out of court hearings. The new jail has a 360-bed capacity and will leave additional space to expand.
They could accommodate as many as 450 with the expansion space. Surry County is located in central NC - near Mt. Airy, the inspiration for the fictional town of Mayberry, where Andy Griffith grew up.
The detention center has eight 47-bed general population units for men, plus two 8-bed special management units. For women, there are two 31-bed housing units.
The Surry County Detention Center originally consisted of two sections, the old jail and the addition that was added in 2002, allowing it to hold up to 125 inmates. A new building was begun in 2021 and when it is completed it will more than double the capacity, which will end the need for housing inmates in other counties, allowing them to await trial or to serve their sentence within their own community and close to their family and friends.
Other changes include the recent addition of a work reentry program, which provides the opportunity to work with Wayne Farms to help inmates find employment after release. Each of the offenders who qualify will receive full training and follow up with the support specialist to ensure they are fitting in well with the rules and regulations and maintaining their employment.
While incarcerated at Surry County Detention Center it will be necessary for inmates to have access to medical care, so after their booked there is an assessment completed that determines their housing assignment, medical needs, mental health programs needed, any rehabilitation, education, and substance or anger management programs.
Any term of incarceration can be used to learn new skills or to develop social skills, and to gain knowledge or treatment in order to have a better chance of success, to lower recidivism rates through accesses the reentry programs, and remaining in contact with outside supports such as family and friends is one of the ways to stay positive and plan a productive future.
Mail can be sent to inmates at any time, and it will be delivered on weekdays after having been checked for contraband and is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Surry County Detention Center
PO Box 827
Dobson, NC 27017
Phone calls are only outgoing, and inmates will be able to access phones during the day when they have free time to call their friends or family, lawyers, and their physician or other care providers as needed.
Visits are permitted, with the schedule being provided only to approved visitors as each inmate will have a visitation schedule that fits around their tasks, programs, and classes or working hours.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Surry County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Surry County Detention Center:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Surry County Detention Center at 336-401-8975.
Once an individual is booked at Surry County Detention Center in Dobson, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 336-401-8975 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Surry County, North Carolina, visit the Surry County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Surry County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
219 Snow Street
Dobson, NC 27017
336-401-8975
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 336-401-8975 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
| DAY | HOURS |
| SUN | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
| MON | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUE | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WED | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THU | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRI | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SAT | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
Surry County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Surry 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 Surry County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-401-8975 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Surry County Detention Center?
Surry 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 Surry County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-401-8975 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Surry County Detention Center?
Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-401-8975 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Surry County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Surry County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Surry 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 Surry County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-401-8975 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Surry County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Surry 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 Surry 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#
Surry County Detention Center
PO Box 827
Dobson, NC 27017
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Surry County Detention Center
PO Box 827
Dobson, NC 27017
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 Surry 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 Surry 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#
Surry County Detention Center
PO Box 827
Dobson, NC 27017
Postcards
The Surry 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 Surry 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#
Surry County Detention Center
PO Box 827
Dobson, NC 27017
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Surry County Detention Center
PO Box 827
Dobson, NC 27017
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 Surry 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 Surry 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#
Surry County Detention Center
PO Box 827
Dobson, NC 27017
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Surry County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-401-8975 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry County Detention Center follow these steps:
NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Surry 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 Surry County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Surry County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Surry County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-401-8975 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Surry 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 Surry 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 Surry County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Surry County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Surry County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Surry County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-401-8975 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Surry 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 Surry County Detention Center directly at 336-401-8975 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 Surry County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Surry County Detention Center directly at 336-401-8975 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 Surry County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Surry County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-401-8975 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Surry County?
This facility, known as "Surry County Detention Center" is also known as Surry County Detention Center , Surry County Detention Center , North Carolina, Surry.
