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Ashe County Detention Center, NC Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 10, 2024
Ashe County Detention Center

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • 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
  • Holiday Closed

Ashe County Detention Center Basic Information

Facility Name
Ashe County Detention Center
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
140 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC, 28640
Phone
336-846-5611
Telephone Carrier
Pay Tel
Email
[email protected]
Capacity
17
Security Level
Medium
City
Jefferson
Postal Code
28640
State
North Carolina
County
Ashe County
Official Website
Website

Ashe County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff
Phil Howell
Address
225 Court Street, Jefferson, North Carolina, 28640
Phone
336-846-5633
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.ashecountysheriff.com/

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When you find out a friend or loved one has been sent to jail, it can be a trying time for everyone involved. Although this is a tough situation, we are here to make it easier. Below you will find everything you need to know about Ashe County Detention Center including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Ashe County Detention Center is a county jail which means that inmates may not stay there for very long. If they have committed a smaller crime, they will be jailed in a county jail up to 3 years.

If an offender has committed a more serious crime, they will be transferred to a state prison. Most inmates will stay in a county jail until they are fully sentenced.

Ashe County Detention Center is located at 140 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC, 28640. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Ashe County.

Daily Life in Ashe County Detention Center

Daily life in county jail works a little differently than federal prison. This is because detainees are delivered daily and some may stay only a few days, but rarely more than 3 years.

Ashe County Detention Center is divided into pods. Each pod has cells, common areas, and an outside recreation court. There are typically only 3 inmates per cell unless the jail is crowded.

Inside the cells is only a sliver of a window. Common areas have tables made of solid steel attached to the floor for inmates to play cards or board games.

How to Find an Inmate

Ashe County Detention Center houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 336-846-5611 for their current roster.

You can also do an inmate search by using VINELink online. Click find an offender. You will need to know the offender’s first and last name. This will give you the exact location of the offender as well as their offender ID which you will want to write down.

Commissary

Within every jail or prison is a commissary. A commissary is a store where inmates can purchase additional items that they may need while incarcerated. Inmates can get the following items at Ashe County Detention Center:

  • Clothing

  • Shoes

  • Hygiene products

  • Razors

  • Books

  • Magazines

  • TVs

  • Radios

  • Playing cards

  • Headphones

  • Tablets (no internet access)

  • MP3 players

If you choose, you can send money to an inmate for them to purchase these items at the commissary. They will need money on their books to purchase any items.

To send money, you will need to call the facility at 336-846-5611 to find the best way to put money on an inmate’s books. Usually, you can send a money order, moneygram, or cashiers check.

You will want to have the inmate’s first and last name, their offender ID, and the address of the jail they are incarcerated at.

Staying in Contact with an Inmate

It is very important for an inmate to be able to stay in contact with positive friends and family. Research has shown this helps them to focus on rehabilitation and keep them out of jail in the future.

There are several ways you can stay in contact with an inmate at the Ashe County Detention Center.

You can send them mail. From packages and gifts to postcards and letters, mail is a great way to stay in contact. Send mail addressed to the offender with their ID number to 140 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC, 28640. You must have a return address.

You can visit an inmate. You will be limited to only two people visiting the inmate at one time. You will also need to fill out a visitor application. Call 336-846-5611 to get more information about visiting.

All visits are non-contact. You will see each other through a glass partition.

You can receive calls from an inmate. Although inmates in Ashe County Detention Center cannot receive incoming calls, they can make outgoing calls. These calls are collect which means the person receiving them will need to pay for the incoming call.

If you have an friend or family member in the Ashe County Detention Center, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Ashe County Prison Statistics

Ashe County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 43
Other Prison Admissions 1
White Prison Admissions 42
Latino Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions -
Male Prison Admissions 38
Female Prison Admissions 5

Ashe County Prison Population

Male Prison Population 97
Female Prison Population 10
Total Prison Population 107

Ashe County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population 9
White Prison Population 98
Other Prison Population -
Black Prison Population -
Native Prison Population -

Ashe County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population -
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 12
Black Jail Population 29
White Jail Population 130

Ashe County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 36
Total Jail Admissions 1,807
Total Jail Population 160
Male Jail Population 137

Ashe County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 8
Male Pretrial Jail Population 17
Pretrial Jail Population 169

Ashe County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison -
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 7
Jail Population Held for State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for ICE -

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