Guilford County Inmate Search
In Guilford County, North Carolina, violating state and federal criminal laws or carrying out any act constituting a criminal offense under the North Carolina General Statute may result in the arrest and incarceration of such offenders.
A Guilford County inmate search helps interested persons find public record information on arrested persons in the custody of the Sheriff's Office. It also allows family members and legal representatives to find information on their loved ones/clients.
By law, inmate information forms part of Guilford County public records and is available to members of the public upon request. The Sheriff's Office has a right to approve or deny requests for inmate records. Interested individuals can search Guilford County inmate information by sending an online public records request to the Sheriff's office.
Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:
- The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
- The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.
Guilford County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to 2020 statistics from the Office of Guilford County Sheriff, drug-related arrests increased by 26% and arrests for possession of offensive weapons by 57.4 percent. Although the report does not disclose the total number of arrests made for the year, here are some significant arrests made in the County in 2020:
- The Street Crimes Unit (SCU) made arrests for 375 criminal charges
- The DWI Task Force made 526 DWI arrests
- The Specialized Enforcement Team (SET) made 28 arrests
- Fifty juvenile arrests/petitions and other arrests not specified.
Date from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation 2021 summary report suggests that the most common crimes in Guilford County are violent crimes (aggravated assault, robbery, rape, murder, and homicide) and property crimes (burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson). In 2021, the Guilford Sheriff reported 1,162 violent and property crimes, a 6 percent increase from 2020, with 1,230 reported violent and property crimes.
Guilford County Prison System
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office maintains the detention system in Guilford County. The Sheriff's office is responsible for the rehabilitation, supervisor, record keeping, and overall care and custody of detainees in the County.
The prison system in Guilford County consists of three jails and a Juvenile Detention Center for offenders below 18 years. The holding facilities in the County include:
- Greensboro Jail Central
- High Point Detention Center
- Gibsonville City Jail
- Guilford Juvenile Detention Center.
The general capacity for Greensboro Jail Central is 1032. Inmates awaiting trial make up a larger population of detainees in this facility, but there are also sentenced inmates, federal offenders, and others pending transfer to other prison jurisdictions. The High Point facility accommodates 274 inmates. The Gibsonville City Jail is a police department jail that houses offenders serving time for misdemeanors and minor offenses with less than one year sentence.
How to Find an Inmate in Guilford County
Residents of Guilford County with legitimate interest can visit or contact the Sheriff's Office to find information on persons detained in correctional facilities and holding centers in the County. However, some records may not be publicly accessible. It would be wise to contact the office to inquire about the search procedure and requirements.
Guilford County's Sheriff's Office
400 West Washington Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 373-2222 (Non-Emergencies)
Phone: (336) 641-3694
To find an inmate at the Sheriff's office, the requester must provide the inmate's name, date of arrest, booking date, booking number, date of birth, and reason for request. Other ways to find inmates in Guilford County include:
- Guilford County Inmate Search
- Guilford County Sheriff's Office Citizen Portal - P2C (Police to Citizen)
- Local Sheriff's Office Districts
How Does a Guilford County Inmate Search Work?
The North Carolina Public Records Law, specifically Chapter 132 of the General Statutes, authorizes all federal or state government agencies in North Carolina to make inmate information available to members of the public. However, the law limits confidential inmate records to maintain privacy and security. The Guilford County Sheriff's Office and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice are responsible for maintaining and disseminating inmate records.
An inmate search may uncover the following details:
- Inmate full name
- Date of Birth
- Sex
- Race
- Mugshots
- Physical Features (Height, weight)
- Date and time of arrest/booking
- Booking Agency
- Charges
- Case Status
- Trial Dates
- Expected release dates
- Holding Facility
- Criminal and Medical History
- Docket Number
- Bond type, status, and amount
- Class of crime (felony or misdemeanor)
- Fines or associated penalties
Where to Find a Guilford County Inmate Locator
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office operates an online inmate locator to help members of the public find inmate information on persons incarcerated in any of the Guilford County Jails. To search, enter the first and last name of the inmate and click look up to view results.
Also, the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has a Criminal Offender Locator, which gives access to the most recent data on active and inactive parolees, probationers, and inmates in the North Carolina prison system. The search parameters here include full name and middle initial, date of birth, offender ID, gender, age range, and race. However, this tool is for inmates incarcerated in state prisons, and there are no state or federal prisons in Guilford County.
Aside from government websites, interested individuals can use third-party inmate locators to find information on detainees in Guilford County. An inmate lookup furnishes the searcher with information on the custody status, location, charges, status, and bond details. However, note that the accuracy of the information obtained from third-party sources is not guaranteed.
How to Send Money to a Guilford County Inmate
In Guilford County, individuals can physically deposit money into inmate accounts during visiting hours at the reception. There are Jail ATM kiosks in the reception of every detention center; they accept cash or a credit or debit card (Visa or MasterCard).
Visitors cannot deposit over $300 in cash in a week. Also, members of the public with a debit or credit card can send money to an inmate online at the JailATM website. Alternatively, individuals can mail a cashier/certified check or mail order directly to the jail facility for an inmate. Do not send personal checks by mail to an inmate. Also, the check or money order must be sent directly to the detention center, not the mail processing center.
How to Visit a Guilford County Inmate
The general visiting times at the Greensboro Detention Center are Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, and 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. On the other hand, the High Point Detention Center's schedule is Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Visitors are not allowed on Mondays and public holidays.
The visitation rules in Guilford County Jails are strict. Misconducts may result in termination of visitation rights or other sanctions.
- Only visitors on the inmate's approved visitors list are allowed to visit
- All in-person visitors must schedule their visit on iWebVisit at least 24 hours in advance.
- In-person visitors may also schedule their visits at the facility's visitation kiosk or reception window at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visits are limited to two times a week for 20 minutes per visit. The same rules apply to remote visitation, but remote visits are not free, unlike in-person visits.
- Minors must be accompanied by adults, except if they have attained legal emancipation.
- All in-person visitors aged 13 and above must present a valid means of identification.
- Visitors must undergo security checks and pass through a metal detector.
How to Send Jail Mail in Guilford County
The jail mail policies for Guilford County depend on whether a mail is a legal/privileged mail or a non-legal mail.
Non-Legal Inmate Mail
Individuals are to send non-legal mail to the mail processing center. The processing center must be the U.S. Post Office or any other legitimate postal service. Visitors cannot submit written correspondence to the receptionist at the detention center. Letters to inmates in the Greensboro Jail Central should be addressed in this format:
Guilford County Jail - Greensboro Detention Center
Inmate Name, Inmate ID Number
Facility ID 5083
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
For inmates in the High Point Detention Center:
Guilford County Jail – High Point
Inmate Name, Inmate ID Number
Facility ID 5084
P.O. Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
The envelope containing the letter must include the sender's full name and a clear and complete return address. The sender must cover the total mail posting cost; otherwise, the mail processing center will only accept complete postings.
The mail must include the name of the facility, the inmate's full name, the inmate's ID number, and the Facility ID number. If all of this information is not present, the facility will not scan the mail. By policy, unscanned are not accessible to inmates.
Legal Mail/Privileged Mail
Legal mails, also called privileged mail, are correspondence between an attorney and an incarcerated person. It is a letter addressed to an inmate from a federal or state court. They are regarded as confidential. A legal mail must be sent directly to the holding center where the detainee is incarcerated. Senders must write the words "Legal Mail" or "Official Mail" "on the address side of the envelope. Facility staff are only to open legal mail in the presence of the inmate. Individuals should address the mail in this format:
Name of the Facility
Inmate Full Name, Inmate ID Number
Address of the Facility.
General requirements and permissible items applicable to both categories include:
- Letters (legal/non-legal) must be ten pages or less per envelope
- The page sizes should not exceed the dimensions "8.5 x 11"
- Senders may choose to write or type their letters
- Senders can add pictures, drawings, or greeting cards to the mail. However, photographs are limited to five per mail and must not exceed "5x7".
Before sending a mail, confirm that the mail is in the correct format and doesn't contain possible contraband items. Here are things that should not be in an inmate mail:
- Firearms, drugs, alcohol, dangerous weapons or explosives
- Threats of criminal activity
- Anything depicting sexual activity
- Magazines, newspapers, books, or packages
- Polaroids
- Original copies of documents and certificates
- Electronics or gadgets
- Envelopes or cards with lipstick marks, glue, glitter, tape, or stickers
- Cash, personal checks, or money orders (for mail sent to the mail processing center. Senders can mail money orders and certified or cashier checks directly to the facility).
Guilford County Jails and Prisons
Prisons and detention centers in Guilford County are part of the North Carolina Prison System. Below are the names, contact information, and addresses of the jail and prison facilities in Guilford County, North Carolina.
Guilford County Jail - Greensboro Jail Central
201 South Edgeworth Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 641-2700
Fax: (336) 641-2793
Guilford County Jail - High Point Detention Center
507 East Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260
Phone: (336) 641-7900
Fax: (336) 641-4137
Gibsonville City Jail
129 West Main Street
Gibsonville, NC 27249
Phone: (336) 449-7926
Guilford Juvenile Detention
15 Lockheed Court
Greensboro, NC 27409
Phone: (336) 641-2600
Fax: (336) 641-2603
