Forsyth County Inmate Search
A Forsyth County inmate search allows members of the public to obtain information about an arrested person. Typically, inmate records are part of Forsyth County public records. Therefore, individuals can request to view or obtain inmate records. A lookup of Forsyth County inmates can be done online or in person at the Sheriff's Office.
Forsyth County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) report shows that about 10,189 persons were arrested in Forsyth County in 2022. The highest number of arrested persons were between 30 and 34 years. That same year, approximately 4,466 Group B Arrests occurred in Forsyth County
Forsyth County Prison System
The Sheriff's Office is responsible for the care and custody of inmates in the Forsyth County prison system. The jail and prison available in Forsyth County are:
The LEDC is an adult maximum security facility housing male and female inmates. It has a bed capacity of 1,016. There were about 7,589 inmate intakes at the Forsyth County LEDC in 2022. About 6,014 of them were males, and 1,575 were females. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) maintains the Forsyth Correctional Center. The center is a Male - Minimum Custody with an offender capacity of 248.
How to Find an Inmate in Forsyth County
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office provides a Police to Citizens’ Online Services Portal to search for inmate records. The portal reveals a list of all inmates housed in the Detention Center. However, citizens can filter the inmate list by last name, first name, middle name, race, sex, age, primary charge, arrest date, or booking agency. Alternatively, requestors can visit the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Detention Center during business hours to retrieve inmate records. The inmate’s name, arrest date, or booking number will be needed.
How Does a Forsyth County Inmate Search Work?
Inmates records pursuant to the North Carolina Public Records Act are public. Therefore, individuals can view or obtain copies of inmate records from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. A Forsyth County inmate search typically reveals the following information:
- Mugshot
- Name
- Age
- Race/sex
- Arrest date
- Release date
- Next court date
- Charge
- Status
- Docket number
- Bond amount
- Total bond amount
Note that not all inmate records are available for public disclosure. Such confidential inmate records are only open to a selected few. Examples of confidential inmate records are juvenile records and investigatory records.
Where to Find a Forsyth County Inmate Locator
Individuals can find inmate locators on different law enforcement websites. These locators can be used to conduct a free Forsyth County inmate search. Here are the inmate locators that can be used to find inmate information:
- Forsyth County inmate locator: Use the Inmate Inquiry on the Law Enforcement Detention Center website to find inmates in Forsyth County jail. A search can be conducted by last name, first name, middle name, race, sex, age, primary charge, arrest date, or booking agency.
- State inmate locator: The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has several Criminal Offender Search portals that can be used to find Forsyth County inmates confined in state prisons.
- Offender Public Information Search / Offender Locator: Search by name or offender number
- Automated System Query (ASQ): Search by prison population, exits, or entries.
- Law Enforcement Search: Search by last name or ID
- Federal inmate locator: The Federal Bureau of Prisons has an Inmate Locator that can be used to find Forsyth County inmates in federal prisons. The search can be conducted by name or number.
Alternatively, interested persons can use third-party inmate locators to find Forsyth County inmates. All that is required is to enter the inmate’s name or booking number in the search field. Most third-party locators provide access to inmate information for free. However, extensive searches attract a small fee.
How to Send Jail Mail in Forsyth County
The Law Enforcement Detention Center (LEDC) permits inmates to receive mail from their family, friends, loved ones, and attorneys. All incoming correspondence is photocopied except privileged mail to prevent contrabands from entering the Center. The original letter will be shredded, but the photocopy will be given to the inmate.
Forsyth County Jails and Prisons
Below are the names, addresses, and contact information of all detention centers in Forsyth County:
Law Enforcement Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 917-7600
Forsyth Correctional Center
307 Craft Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone: (336) 896-7041
