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Onslow County Detention Center, NC Inmate Roster

Updated on: December 30, 2023
Onslow 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

Onslow County Detention Center Basic Information

Facility Name
Onslow County Detention Center
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
717 Court Street, Jacksonville, NC, 28540
Phone
910-455-3113
Capacity
115
City
Jacksonville
Postal Code
28540
State
North Carolina
County
Onslow County
Official Website
Website

Onslow County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff
Hans Miller
Address
701 Mill Avenue, Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540
Phone
910-455-3113
Fax
910-455-0048
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.onslowcountync.gov/sheriff/

The Onslow County Detention Center in North Carolina is the county jail that holds inmates either awaiting trial or who are sentenced for shorter sentences. Onslow County is in the southeast part of North Carolina. The county detention in Onslow County is responsible for over 500 inmates. These responsibilities include medical care, visitation, and court appearances.

People who are arrested in Onslow County, NC are often detained at this facility until they’re released on bail or have received further sentencing. Processing includes taking a mugshot for the center records. People who are sentenced to serve their time cannot serve more than three years here.

The Onslow County Detention Center is run by the County Sheriff, Hans Miller. This is an elected position. Sheriff Miller can be contacted by phone at (910)455-0048. For County civil matters the phone number (910)455-3113. The office can also be reached by fax at (910)455-0048. The office email is [email protected].

Onslow County Arrests

The Onslow County Detention Center is the first place where people are detained when they’ve been arrested. They’re held here until their release, often through bail, or are sentenced. When a new inmate is processed in the system they take a mugshot. The police also get information from the person being arrested, including their name, any aliases, and their birthday. Details about the crime are also noted.

The county facility is the holding center for inmates before trial. If there is bail posted for an inmate, they can be released on bail on the basis that they will arrive for any court dates. There are several ways to cover bail and how bail is calculated depends on different factors. Bail can be recovered when the inmate shows up for their court dates.

Information about individual arrests, including mugshots, can be found in the online search through the jail roster.

Inmate Search

Before visiting or getting someone out on bail, it is recommended that you check that they’re at this facility through the jail roster. This search can be conducted online with the inmate’s name and offender number.

When you find an inmate, you can also read about the details of the crime and see the inmate’s mugshot. The mugshot can also be used for your purposes to ensure that you’re looking up the right person.

The jail roster also includes information about the arrest and the alleged crime. Inmates who have been through the Onslow County Detention Center, even if they’re not currently incarcerated. You can search for active inmates, people on parole and probation, and inactive former inmates.

Keeping Touch With Inmates

Even inmates incarcerated for a short period of time are encouraged to keep in contact with their communities. This can happen through visitations, phone calls, and sending mail or emails. Family and friends can also deposit money into an inmate’s commissary account for their personal use.

Visiting an Inmate

Any visit to an inmate has to be scheduled beforehand. This can be done by calling the jail at (910)455-3113. On weekdays visits must be scheduled for the same day, for weekend visits potential visitors should call the Friday before the weekend. Inmates can receive up to two visitations a week, though inmates can arrange for special visitation.

When arriving for the visit visitors must bring a photo ID of they’re 18 or older. Visitors also cannot bring in any outside items, including food and drinks. Inmates can have up to two adult visitors and three children visitors at a time.

Visitors also must dress and behave appropriately. Clothing must adequately cover the arms and legs, with sleeves going down to at least halfway to the elbow and skirts and dresses going to at least the midthigh. No clothing affiliated with gangs or depicting anything considered obscene is allowed. Any visitor not dressed appropriately may be asked to leave.

Calling Inmates

Inmates at the Onslow County Detention Center are not allowed to receive phone calls, they can make them though. The people they call can be responsible for paying for the calls when they receive them. Inmates can either pay for calls directly or through a prepaid calling card.

Sending Letters to Inmates

Inmates can send and receive mail while incarcerated at the county jail. To send a letter to an inmate at this facility first, check the jail roster to ensure that they’re at this facility. Once you have confirmed that, send a letter using the following format

The Inmates Full Name and Booking Number
In Custody of Onslow County Detention Center
Housing Unit
717 Court Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Inmates and their correspondents cannot send certain items through the mail. Any mail that has been altered, such as with perfume or lipstick, is not allowed. Mail also cannot contain stamps or stickers or newspaper clippings. Musical cards are also not allowed.

Sending Email to Inmates

Inmates are allowed to send and receive emails. Before you can correspond with an inmate, you must register for an account with the county. Only adults 18 and older can create an account.

Depositing Money to an Inmate

Inmates can receive money in their personal commissary account in several ways. Inmates can use the money in this account to spend up to $400 at the jail commissary store to purchase personal items.

If you want to deposit money to an inmate’s commissary account you can do so by phone, online, or in jail. Inmates cannot carry cash with them while incarcerated.

To deposit money over the phone, call the toll-free number 1-866-232-1899. With the inmate’s name and number, payer user ID number, and facility number. The same information is needed when making deposits online at www.touchpaydirect.com.

Deposits can also be made at the Onslow County Detention Center at the TouchPay Kiosk. This method accepts cash and major credit cards. Money deposits are open all day seven days a week and processing can be deposited at your convenience.

Onslow County Prison Statistics

Onslow County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 222
Other Prison Admissions 4
White Prison Admissions 111
Latino Prison Admissions 6
Black Prison Admissions 95
Male Prison Admissions 183
Female Prison Admissions 39

Onslow County Prison Population

Male Prison Population 497
Female Prison Population 62
Total Prison Population 559

Onslow County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population 9
Latino Prison Population 19
White Prison Population 268
Other Prison Population 11
Black Prison Population 245
Native Prison Population -

Onslow County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 2
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 7
Black Jail Population 127
White Jail Population 174

Onslow County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 54
Total Jail Admissions 8,969
Total Jail Population 312
Male Jail Population 260

Onslow County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 11
Male Pretrial Jail Population 121
Pretrial Jail Population 267

Onslow County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 21
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 6
Jail Population Held for State Jail 35
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 7
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 3
Jail Population Held for ICE -

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