Baker Public Safety Center is a 480-bed jail in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 919-856-6900.
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 Baker Public Safety Center at 919-856-6900 for assistance.
Phone: 919-856-6900
Physical Address:
330 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27602
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wake County Detention Center, NC
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Public Safety Center
Post Office 2419
Raleigh, NC 27602
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Baker Public Safety 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 919-856-6900 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 Wake County. If all you are searching for are who was arrested in the last 48 hours, and what their criminal charges are, the Wake County Sheriff keeps a running list for the public.
Baker Public Safety Center Inmate Search
The Baker Public Safety Center maintains an average of 480 offenders in custody on any given day. The Baker Public Safety 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 Wake County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 32,080 offenders.
The following charts of Wake County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Wake County Corrections Department, the state of North Carolina Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Wake County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Wake County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWithin Wake County, NC, there are two detention facilities that are both operated by the local Sheriff’s Office, this one, the Baker Public Safety Center and the Wake County Detention Center. A total inmate capacity of 1,568 is achieved when combining both facilities, and they are operated as one with the same services, hours, and expectations at each.
Medical care is provided as needed and ongoing medical conditions are treated as recommended by the inmate's regular care physician. Emergent needs are addressed immediately and if further care is needed, transportation is provided.
A commissary is present and family or friends may add money to the account of the inmate by attending the facility directly or by mail to the facility with their name to 330 S. Salisbury St, Raleigh.
Mail is sent, for both facilities, to
Baker Public Safety Center
Inmate Name, Inmate Identifier
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
All mail is scanned and will be delivered to the tablet of the inmate that it is intended for.
Inmates are also able to have visits, though all visits are through video and will be completed at the Wake County Detention Center at 3301 Hammond Road, Raleigh, and must be scheduled at least one day in advance.
Visiting hours are 9am-1:30pm, break for lunch, and resume 4pm-6:30pm with all visits occurring on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. There is one half hour visit each week for each inmate, with two visitors being permitted for each visit.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Baker Public Safety 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 Baker Public Safety Center include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Baker Public Safety Center at 919-856-6900.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Baker Public Safety Center in Raleigh 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 919-856-6900.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Wake County, North Carolina, visit the Baker Public Safety Center Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baker Public Safety Center? What is the Schedule?
3301 Hammond Road
Raleigh, NC
Questions & Scheduling Visits: 919-857-9103
DAYS | TIMES |
SUNDAY | NO VISITS |
MONDAY | 9:00AM - 1:30PM 4:00PM - 6:30PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 1:30PM 4:00PM - 6:30PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 1:30PM 4:00PM - 6:30PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 1:30PM 4:00PM - 6:30PM |
FRIDAY | NO VISITS |
SATURDAY | NO VISITS |
NOTE: No Visits will take place on days that fall on a county holiday
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baker Public Safety Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-856-6900 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 Baker Public Safety Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baker Public Safety Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-856-6900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baker Public Safety Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Baker Public Safety Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Baker Public Safety Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baker Public Safety Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-856-6900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baker Public Safety Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Wake County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Wake 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 Baker Public Safety Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-856-6900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Baker Public Safety Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Baker Public Safety 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 Baker Public Safety 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#
Wake County Detention Center, NC
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Public Safety Center
Post Office 2419
Raleigh, NC 27602
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 Baker Public Safety 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 Baker Public Safety 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#
Public Safety Center
Post Office 2419
Raleigh, NC 27602
Postcards
The Baker Public Safety 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 Baker Public Safety 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#
Wake County Detention Center, NC
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Public Safety Center
Post Office 2419
Raleigh, NC 27602
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 Baker Public Safety 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 Baker Public Safety 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#
Public Safety Center
Post Office 2419
Raleigh, NC 27602
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baker Public Safety Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-856-6900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baker Public Safety Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Baker Public Safety Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Baker Public Safety Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baker Public Safety Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-856-6900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baker Public Safety Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Baker Public Safety Center contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Baker Public Safety Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Wake County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Baker Public Safety Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Wake County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baker Public Safety Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-856-6900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Baker Public Safety Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Baker Public Safety Center, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Baker Public Safety Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Baker Public Safety Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Baker Public Safety Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baker Public Safety Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-856-6900 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Wake County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wake County?
This facility, known as "Baker Public Safety Center" is also known as Wake County Detention - Public Safety Center - Baker, John H. Baker, Jr. Public Safety Center, PSC, Wake County Jail & Detention - Baker Ctr, Wake County Jail & Detention - Baker Ctr, North Carolina, Wake.