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Guide to Surry County Detention Center, North Carolina

Overview of Surry County Detention Center

The Surry County Detention Center, located in Dobson, North Carolina, serves as the primary correctional facility for Surry County. It is managed by the Surry County Sheriff's Office and houses inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, or serving short sentences.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Surry County Detention Center, you can visit the Surry County Sheriff’s Office website and navigate to their inmate search tool or contact the detention center directly at (336) 401-8975.

Visitation Information and Hours

Inmate visitation at the Surry County Detention Center is scheduled by appointment. Each inmate is allowed one half-hour visit per week with a maximum of two visitors per session. All visitors must register and be approved in advance.

How do I schedule a visit?

Visits can be scheduled by calling the detention center directly at (336) 401-8975. Please call at least 24 hours in advance to arrange a visitation time.

What do I need to bring for identification when visiting?

Valid government-issued photo ID is required for all adult visitors.

How to Send Money

Money can be deposited into an inmate's account through the TouchPay online payment system. Funds are available for the inmate's use shortly after the transaction is completed.

Communication Options

Phone Calls

Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. However, they can make collect calls or purchase phone time through the facility’s telecommunication provider.

Video Visitation

Video visitation is available through a service provided by the detention center. Family and friends need to register and schedule visits in advance.

Inmate Services and Programs

Surry County Detention Center offers various programs to support the inmates, including educational courses, religious services, and mental health counseling.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates are booked in accordance with the law and processed through an initial intake assessment. The release process is determined by the court order or completion of the jail sentence.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Every inmate has the right to a fair process under law and visitation rights unless otherwise stipulated by the court. Family members should obtain the precise visitation schedule and adhere to the center's regulations during visits.

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Surry County Detention Center Inmate Searcher

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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