Transylvania County Detention Center is a 100-bed jail in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 828-884-3147.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Transylvania County Detention Center at 828-884-3147 for assistance.
Phone: 828-884-3147
Physical Address:
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Transylvania 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 828-884-3147 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 Transylvania County.
Transylvania County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Transylvania County Detention Center maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Transylvania 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 Transylvania County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,000 offenders.
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INTERESTING FACTS about the 100-bed Transylvania County Detention Center: The inmate work crew program, which began in 2007 as a way to increase jail revenues and help offset the cost of housing inmates, has been successful as inmates have been working in jobs ranging from ground maintenance, landfill work and janitorial services. On average, 8 inmates work 7.5 hours each day,on these projects. Brevard is the capital of Transylvania County. This facility is a “receiving facility” for the State Misdemeanant Confinement Program and houses sentenced misdemeanants for prison terms of 91 to 180 days.
The Transylvania County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Transylvania 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.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 828-884-3147, 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 Transylvania County Detention Center 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#
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
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#
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Once arrested, the person is taken to Transylvania County Detention Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Transylvania County Detention Center include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Transylvania County Detention Center at 828-884-3147.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Transylvania County Detention Center in Brevard for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 828-884-3147.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Transylvania County, North Carolina, visit the Transylvania County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
828-884-3147
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 828-884-3147 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Transylvania County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 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 Transylvania County Detention Center?
Transylvania County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Transylvania County Detention Center 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 Transylvania County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Transylvania County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Transylvania County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Transylvania County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Transylvania County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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#
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
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 Transylvania 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 Transylvania 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 ID#
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
For inmates receiving mail in the Transylvania County Detention Center 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 Transylvania County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Transylvania County Detention Center
153 Public Safety Way
Brevard, NC 28712
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 Transylvania County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Transylvania County Detention Center 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 Transylvania County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Transylvania County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Transylvania County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Transylvania County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Transylvania County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Transylvania County Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Transylvania County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Transylvania County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Transylvania County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-884-3147 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Transylvania County?
This facility, known as "Transylvania County Detention Center" is also known as Transylvania County Jail.
