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Swain County Jail, NC Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 10, 2024
Swain County Jail

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

Swain County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Swain County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
95 Brendle Street, Bryson City, NC, 28713
Phone
828-488-0159
Capacity
109
City
Bryson City
Postal Code
28713
State
North Carolina
County
Swain County
Official Website
Website

Swain County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff
Curtis A. Cochran
Address
95 Brendle Street, Bryson City, North Carolina, 28713
Phone
828-488-4844
Fax
828-488-0481
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.swaincountync.gov

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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 Swain County Jail including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Swain County Jail 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.

Swain County Jail is located at 95 Brendle Street, Bryson City, NC, 28713. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Swain County.

Daily Life in Swain County Jail

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.

Swain County Jail 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

Swain County Jail houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 828-488-0159 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 Swain County Jail:

  • 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 828-488-0159 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 Swain County Jail.

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 95 Brendle Street, Bryson City, NC, 28713. 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 828-488-0159 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 Swain County Jail 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 Swain County Jail, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Swain County Prison Statistics

Swain County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions 6
Total Prison Admissions 28
Other Prison Admissions 3
White Prison Admissions 19
Latino Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions -
Male Prison Admissions 21
Female Prison Admissions 7

Swain County Prison Population

Male Prison Population 46
Female Prison Population 8
Total Prison Population 54

Swain County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population -
White Prison Population 38
Other Prison Population 7
Black Prison Population -
Native Prison Population 9

Swain County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 57
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 5
Black Jail Population 1
White Jail Population 42

Swain County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 24
Total Jail Admissions 2,093
Total Jail Population 105
Male Jail Population 81

Swain County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 6
Male Pretrial Jail Population 38
Pretrial Jail Population 95

Swain County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 46
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 52
Jail Population Held for State Jail 7
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 2
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 2
Jail Population Held for ICE -

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