Asheville City Jail, NC Prison Roster, Online Inmate Search

Updated on: February 26, 2024
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Asheville City Jail

828-252-1110

100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, 28801

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/Departments/Police.aspx

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The Asheville City Jail is an updated jail that has 72 beds. It is considered a low-security jail. Typically, inmates at this jail have committed less serious crimes and misdemeanors. DUIs are a common offense of inmates housed at this jail. The jail also houses inmates from some small neighboring cities.

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Asheville City Jail — General Information

Facility Name Asheville City Jail
Facility Type City Jail
Address 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, 28801
Phone 828-252-1110
City Asheville
Postal Code 28801
State North Carolina
County Buncombe County
Official Website http://www.ashevillenc.gov/Departments/Police.aspx

Inmate Search

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Searching for inmates at Asheville City Jail is simplistic. Search their online tool and you should find an inmate with ease. If you do not have internet access, you can also call the jail at 828-252-1110 to locate an inmate.

Sending a Mail/Care Package

Inmates can receive soft cover books, magazines, and newspapers as long as they are sent directly from the publisher. They can receive letters and postcards, and even small photographs that are not sexual or violent in nature.

Send mail to:

First and Last Name & Inmate#
Housing Location (if known)
c/o Asheville City Jail
100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, 28801

Clothing cannot be sent from individuals. However, the jail will accept some basic clothing like white crew neck t-shirts, socks and undergarments if they are sent directly to the jail from the manufacturer.

Sending Money

It is possible to provide money on an Asheville City Jail inmate’s account. This is to be done only in cash. No checks, money orders, or credit card transactions are accepted. To add money for an inmate, talk to the jail staff in the visiting area. If you know the inmate number that will help make the process go quicker.

Phone calls

Inmates cannot receive phone calls, but can call out by calling collect.

Inmates at the Asheville City Jail are free to make phone calls anytime, and there are phones near their individual cells. Phone calls can last up to 15 minutes before being cutoff. The recipient of any phone call needs to have a touch tone phone that is not a cell phone.

Visitation

Wednesdays and Fridays are the days to visit inmates. You can visit for up to 20 minutes. It is advised to call ahead and arrange a visit to ensure there are no complications upon your arrival. Sometimes inmates could be restricted from receiving visitors. Call ahead and have your identification ready. Visitors with open arrest warrants and other infractions will not be permitted to visit with inmates. Plan to dress conservatively and have the visit monitored by Asheville City Jail staff.

Visiting Hours

Monday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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