Forsyth County Detention Center, NC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours
- 201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
- Website
- 336-917-7600
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Opened since 1984, Forsyth County Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This facility was originally designed to house a total of 1016 inmates, but by 2004, the Forsyth County Detention Center experienced over a 240% increase in the average daily population for the facility and needed to expand.
Currently, 40 Corrections Deputies, 5 Corrections Sergeants, and 1 Lieutenant are responsible for providing safe and secure housing for inmates being held in the custody of the Forsyth County Detention Center.
Forsyth County Detention Center offers a Jail Alternatives Program which offers alternative programs to qualifying inmates. Such alternatives include Work Release, Community Service, and Electronic Home Monitoring.
Forsyth County Detention Center - General Information
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Facility Name
Forsyth County Detention Center
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Facility Type
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Address
201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
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Phone
336-917-7600
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Capacity
1016
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City
Winston-Salem
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Postal Code
27101
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State
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Country
Forsyth County
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Official Website
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Facility Name
Forsyth County Detention Center
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Facility Type
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Address
201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
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Phone
336-917-7600
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Capacity
1016
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Country
Forsyth County
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City
Winston-Salem
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Postal Code
27101
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State
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Official Website
Forsyth County Sheriffs Department
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Address
120 West 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101
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Phone
336-727-2112
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Fax
336-748-3056
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Email
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Website
How to Find Someone in Forsyth County Detention Center
To search for an inmate housed at Forsyth County Detention Center, click here This report lists the names and basic information of each inmate and is updated every 15 minutes.
Send a Mail/Package
Inmates at Forsyth County Detention Center may receive only metered, unstamped, plain white postcards no larger than 4" x 6" as mail. Writing must be in pencil or blue or black ink. Any other mail will be returned to the sender.
If no return address is available, unauthorized mail will be stored in the inmate's locker until the inmate's release.
When addressing the envelope to an inmate, use the following format:
Name of the Inmate
C/O Forsyth County Detention Center
201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
Magazines and books may be sent to an inmate if they are directly from the publisher. Inmates are not allowed to be mailed packages, although family and friends can order them items and goods through iCare.
Sending Money
The Forsyth County Detention Center accepts money for inmates 24 hours a day via the kiosk in the jail lobby. The kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards. Money orders will be accepted through the mail. All money orders must be made out to "Forsyth County Detention Center". Money can also be sent to the inmate’s account online using JPay services.
The Forsyth County Detention Center does not accept personal checks for inmates.
Phone Calls
Inmates are allowed to make outgoing calls using the phone system, SECURUS Technologies. All of the calls are prepaid, and you can add funds to your inmate’s account anytime. If you have questions about setting up an account, you can call Forsyth County Detention Center at 336-917-7600.
Visitation Rules
Visitation occurs via video from the visitor’s home/device or in the lobby of the Forsyth County Community Justice Center which is located at 201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101. Inmates are usually allowed one 40-minute visits per week. Each inmate may have two visitors at a time.
ONSITE video visitation:
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Once per week per inmate
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You can schedule an appointment online or at the Forsyth County Detention Center lobby
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Minors (under 18 years of age) must be supervised by an approved adult during the entire duration of the visit.
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Anyone appearing to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be allowed to visit
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All visitors must wear appropriate clothing including shoes and shirts.
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Jail staff may refuse a visit due to inappropriate dress or conduct while visiting
To be eligible for an OFFSITE video visitation you must:
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Have internet access
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Have a personal computer or device that includes speakers, microphone, and a webcam
Offsite visitors must provide their own equipment and the necessary internet connections to participate in video visiting.
Visitation must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, but no more than 14 days in advance.
VISITATION HOURS
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.