Vance County Detention Center

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Vance County Detention Center Information

Vance County Detention Center is a 150-bed jail based in Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 252-438-3923.

Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Vance County Detention Center at 252-438-3923 for help.

Phone: 252-438-3923

Physical Address:
516 Breckenridge Street
Henderson, NC 27536

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Vance County Jail
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Vance County Jail
516 Breckenridge Street
Henderson, NC 27536

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Vance County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Vance 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 252-438-3923 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 Vance County.

Vance County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Vance County Detention Center maintains an average of 150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Vance 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 Vance County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,000 offenders.

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About the Vance County Detention Center

INTERESTING FACTS about the 150-bed Vance County Detention Center: The Detention Center was constructed in 1991 as an addition to the existing jail that was built in the 1950s.The sheriff has recently made an appeal to the county for a new jail, citing dangerous working conditions with staff shortages. The jail is in such a state of repair that inmates have been able to pull deteriorating metal from doors and use them as weapons.

Surrounded by trees and high fences, the Vance County Detention Center is an intimidating building that makes it purpose clear. It is here that all offenders who are arrested for either a misdemeanor or a felony offense in Vance County will be held until they make bail, serve short sentence of few months, are transferred, or are released after a trial.

Online access is provided for checking on the status of an inmate including their charges and bail amount, and staff are able to answer questions regarding inmates, bail, phone calls and visits, and are reachable by phone by calling 252-438-3923.

After booking and assessment inmates are assigned to a housing unit and a bed, they will have access to phones to make outgoing calls. To receive calls from an inmate it is necessary to have an account which will permit them to call your phone and allows you to add money to their phone account as needed.

Mail is also processed through the same third party and is addressed to the processing facility where it will be checked for contraband and then scanned and delivered digitally.

This system allows for one account to assist in all forms of communication.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Vance County Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Vance County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Vance County Detention Center:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 252-438-3923.

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Directions / Map to the Vance County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Vance County?

If someone is taken to Vance County Detention Center in Henderson for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 252-438-3923.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Vance County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Vance County, North Carolina, visit the Vance County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Vance County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

516 Breckenridge Street
Henderson, NC 27536
252-438-3923

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


Vance County Detention Center 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 252-438-3923 for questions or appointments.

Visiting an Inmate at the Vance County Detention Center

Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance County Detention Center

Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-438-3923 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 Vance County Detention Center?

Visiting an Inmate at the Vance County Detention Center

Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-438-3923 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Vance 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
Vance 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 Vance 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 ID#
Vance County Jail
516 Breckenridge Street
Henderson, NC 27536


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 Vance County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Vance 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 Vance County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose North Carolina, then choose Vance 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 Vance 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 Vance 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 Vance County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Vance County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vance County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-438-3923 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Vance 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 Vance County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-438-3923 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Vance County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Vance 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 Vance 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#
Vance County Jail
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Vance County Jail
516 Breckenridge Street
Henderson, NC 27536



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 Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance 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#
Vance County Jail
516 Breckenridge Street
Henderson, NC 27536

Vance County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Vance 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 Vance County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Vance County Jail
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925


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 Vance County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-438-3923 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Vance County Detention Center contracts with Oasis Commissary (aka jailcanteen.com) for the online ordering of snacks and other foods, hygiene products, letter writing materials, clothing and reading glasses.



Family members and friends can go to their website, order for their inmate and have it delivered directly to Vance County Detention Center.

Instructions
1.     Register here first.    
2.    Confirm registration in your email.
3.    Select North Carolina, then Vance County Detention Center, then input your inmate’s name.
4.    Shop… then pay using a Visa, MC or Discover credit or debit card.

Useful Information
1.     Each order incurs a $5.95 processing fee.
2.    Orders are delivered once a week.
3.    There is no limit to the number of orders you can place each week.
4.    You can purchase orders for multiple inmates and/or at multiple jails.
5.    Orders are processed weekly. The cutoff time is on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
6.    Orders are delivered to the jail within ten days.
7.    Returns incur a 20% restocking fee.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions.  
Check the Status of your order here.  
Online Contact Form.

Oasis is now offering tablets for inmates to use for easy ordering of commissary of products. They can be used for free for 15 minutes at a time.  If an inmate wishes to use on a reguar basis for education, entertainment or programming, they can be rented for a small monthly fee.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. 
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Vance County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Select North Carolina, then select Vance County Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with My Care Pack, also known as Access Securepak, for Vance County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Vance County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Vance County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Vance County.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. 
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vance County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-438-3923 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Vance 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 Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance 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 Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Vance County Detention Center follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Vance County Detention Center 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 Vance 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 Vance County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Vance County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vance County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-438-3923 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Vance 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)
  • Vance 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 Vance County Detention Center directly at 252-438-3923 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 Vance County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Vance 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 Vance County Detention Center directly at 252-438-3923 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 Vance County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vance County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-438-3923 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Vance County Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Vance County?

Vance Granville Warren Franklin Mecklenburg
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Search for an Inmate in Vance County

This facility, known as "Vance County Detention Center" is also known as Vance County Jail & Detention Center , Vance County Jail & Detention Center , North Carolina, Vance.