Mecklenburg County Central Jail

Mecklenburg County Central Jail, NC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: May 1, 2024

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Location 801 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Official Website http://www.mecksheriff.com/jailcentral.asp

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Mecklenburg County County can be found in the North Carolina area. Charlotte – is the county seat. Mecklenburg County has a total population of 1076837 and was formed in 1762.

Mecklenburg County County has a total area of 523 square miles. The zip codes in Mecklenburg County County are 28031, 28036, 28070, 28078, 28104, 28105, 28106, 28126, 28130, 28134, 28201, 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28218, 28219, 28220, 28221, 28222, 28223, 28224, 28225, 28226, 28227, 28228, 28229, 28230, 28231, 28232, 28233, 28234, 28235, 28236, 28237, 28240, 28241, 28242, 28243, 28244, 28246, 28247, 28250, 28253, 28254, 28255, 28256, 28258, 28260, 28261, 28262, 28265, 28266, 28269, 28270, 28272, 28273, 28274, 28275, 28277, 28278, 28280, 28281, 28282, 28283, 28284, 28285, 28286, 28287, 28288, 28289, 28290, 28296, 28297, 28299.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office:

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff, Garry McFadden, is the head law enforcement officer in the Mecklenburg County county. You can reach him by calling 704-336-2543.

 

Address: 700 East 4th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202, 28031, 28036, 28070, 28078, 28104, 28105, 28106, 28126, 28130, 28134, 28201, 28202, 28203, 28204, 28205, 28206, 28207, 28208, 28209, 28210, 28211, 28212, 28213, 28214, 28215, 28216, 28217, 28218, 28219, 28220, 28221, 28222, 28223, 28224, 28225, 28226, 28227, 28228, 28229, 28230, 28231, 28232, 28233, 28234, 28235, 28236, 28237, 28240, 28241, 28242, 28243, 28244, 28246, 28247, 28250, 28253, 28254, 28255, 28256, 28258, 28260, 28261, 28262, 28265, 28266, 28269, 28270, 28272, 28273, 28274, 28275, 28277, 28278, 28280, 28281, 28282, 28283, 28284, 28285, 28286, 28287, 28288, 28289, 28290, 28296, 28297, 28299.

Fax: 704-336-6118

Phone: 704-336-2543

The Mecklenburg County Central Jail is a maximum correctional facility centered at 801 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202. Mecklenburg County Central Jail is a 24-hour operational correctional facility that houses inmates convicted for different crimes and has a capacity of 1293 inmates. Mecklenburg County Central Jail’s mission is to ensure that Mecklenburg County Central Jail’s dedicated team of professionals takes care of the Mecklenburg County public’s safety. Professionals working in the Mecklenburg County Central Jail are devoted to providing maximum opportunities for the Mecklenburg County Central Jail inmates to make lasting changes during their incarceration through education, accountability, treatment, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

Mecklenburg County Central Jail allows the public to contact their direct number at 704-336-8100. Additionally, you can fax the county jail at .

Mecklenburg County Central Jail Visitation Hours

The Mecklenburg County Central Jail uses the external Telmate system to schedule inmate visits. The process can be accomplished online or by visiting the Mecklenburg County Central Jail to use a Telmate kiosk. If you visit the Mecklenburg County Central Jail in person, you must bring your state ID or driver’s license. The Mecklenburg County Central Jail discourages scheduling visits at the last minute since all scheduled visits are subject to a 16-hour waiting period during which the Mecklenburg County Central Jail inmate must confirm the visit. However, if an inmate does not confirm, the Mecklenburg County Central Jail will not allow you to visit.

Mecklenburg County Central Jail allows inmates to receive visitors from Monday to Thursday during these periods: 10 AM to 8 PM. Every inmate can only have up to two 43-minutes visits per week for one hour of visitation time. A maximum of 3 visitors can attend each visitation session. The Mecklenburg County Central Jail encourages all visitors to arrive early in case delays, changes arise, or additional paperwork is required.

Mecklenburg County Central Jail also allows video visitation for people who live far away from the Mecklenburg County Central Jail. However, video visitations cost $17.00 every 26 minutes, unlike free in-person visits.

General jail visitation policies

Mecklenburg County Central Jail has set some policies regarding visitation. They include:

  • Every Mecklenburg County Central Jail visitor must bring a valid ID
  • All Mecklenburg County Central Jail visitors are subject to warrants check
  • If the Mecklenburg County Central Jail officers identify any inappropriate or unlawful conduct, the visitation must end even if the visitation time is not completed.
  • Visitors under video visitation should also follow the Mecklenburg County Central Jail’s dress code, prohibiting attire like tube tops and mini-skirts.

How to Look up an Inmate

You can access the Mecklenburg County Central Jail’s website to search for inmates by name or arrest date. Once someone is arrested, their booking information and pictures remain on the website‘s website for 27 days. After 46 days, the picture is dropped, but the remaining booking information stays on the Mecklenburg County Central Jail’s website for one year, at which time it will also drop from the site.

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Mecklenburg County Sex Offender Registry

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Rehabilitation Programs for Inmates

Inmate programs in Mecklenburg County Central Jail and other correctional facilities are a critical element in accomplishing the Mecklenburg County Central Jail’s mission. This mission includes a philosophy to provide for the reintegration of Mecklenburg County Central Jail inmates into society. The rehabilitation programs that Mecklenburg County Central Jail offers include:

  • Mecklenburg County Central Jail alcoholic anonymous program
  • Mecklenburg County Central Jail addiction recovery program
  • North Carolina Defendant Offender Workforce Development

Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Department

Address 700 East 4th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202
Phone 704-336-2543
Fax 704-336-6118
Email [email protected]

Mecklenburg County Central Jail — General Information

Facility Name Mecklenburg County Central Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 801 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Capacity 1904
Facility Type Adult
City Charlotte
Postal Code 28202
State North Carolina
County Mecklenburg County
Official Website http://www.mecksheriff.com/jailcentral.asp

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

How to Send A Mail to The Mecklenburg County Central Jail

In case you intend to send to the Mecklenburg County Central Jail anything other than a letter on standard-sized paper, it is advisable to contact the Mecklenburg County Central Jail in advance and confirm whether or not the item is acceptable. All letters to inmates in Mecklenburg County Central Jail must be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service and addressed to the Mecklenburg County Central Jail's address. Alternatively, the Mecklenburg County Central Jail has granted its inmates access to an email system.

You can also contact the Mecklenburg County Central Jail directly through their phone number 704-336-8100 or fax at .

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County , NC Overview

City of Charlotte
nicknames:
The Queen City, The QC, The CLT, The Hornet's Nest, The City of Trees
Coordinates:
35.22722°N 80.84306°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Carolina
County:
Mecklenburg
Metro:
Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia
Settled:
1755
Incorporated:
1768
Named for:
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Government:
Type:
Council-manager
Body:
City Council of Charlotte, North Carolina
Mayor:
Vi Lyles (D)
Area:
City:
309.25 sq mi (800.94 km2)
Land:
307.26 sq mi (795.80 km2)
Water:
1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2)
Elevation:
761 ft (232 m)
Population (2010):
City:
731,424
Estimate (2019):
885,708
Rank:
1st in North Carolina 15th in United States
Density:
2,882.59/sq mi (1,112.98/km2)
Urban:
1,249,442 (38th)
Metro:
2,636,883 (23rd)
Demonym(s):
Charlottean
Time zone:
UTC−5 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
28201-28237, 28240-28247, 28250, 28253-28256, 28258, 28260-28262, 28265-28266, 28269-28275, 28277-28278, 28280-28290, 28296-28297, 28299
Area codes:
704, 980
FIPS code:
37-12000
Major Airport:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Rapid Transit:
Charlotte Area Transit System

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