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Guide to Haywood County Detention Center, North Carolina

Overview of Haywood County Detention Center

The Haywood County Detention Center, located in Waynesville, NC, is a medium-security facility that houses male and female inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. The detention center is operated under the jurisdiction of the Haywood County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate in the Haywood County Detention Center, visit the official county website and navigate to the inmate search section. You can search by the inmate’s name or booking number. For assistance, you can also call the detention center directly at (828) 452-6670.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visits to inmates at Haywood County Detention Center are scheduled according to the inmate’s pod assignment. Visitors must register and schedule their visit in advance through the online visitation system. Each inmate is allowed one or two 30-minute visits per week, depending on their classification status.

How to Send Money

Money can be deposited into an inmate's account through TouchPay. Deposits can be made online, which allows the inmates to use the funds to purchase items from the commissary.

TouchPay Direct Link to Deposit Funds.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Haywood County Detention Center are not allowed to receive incoming calls. However, they can make outgoing calls using the funds from their commissary account. There is also an option for video calling, which can be set up and scheduled through a third-party vendor accessible via the detention center’s website.

Inmate Services and Programs

The detention center offers various programs aimed at rehabilitation and education, including GED preparation, religious services, substance abuse programs, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to an inmate at Haywood County Detention Center?

Family and friends are not allowed to bring personal items to inmates directly. All items must be sent through an approved third-party vendor. Check the detention center’s website for a list of approved vendors.

How can I find out if someone has been released from Haywood County Detention Center?

Release information can typically be obtained by calling the detention center. The staff may provide limited information over the phone or direct you to where updated release information can be found online.

Historical and Management Information

The Haywood County Detention Center has been in operation for several decades, evolving with changes in the justice system and correctional best practices. It is overseen by the Haywood County Sheriff, who is responsible for the security and administration of the facility.

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General Stats for North Carolina

North Carolina Total Number of Inmates

48,721

North Carolina Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

65,808

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

267

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

13,419

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

4,171

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

33

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

92.94

26,360

Female

7.06

2,001

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

79.44

591

Detained

18.55

138

Diverted

0.81

6

Prisons and Jails in North Carolina