Gaston County NC Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
425 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28053
Beds
584
County
Gaston
Phone
704-869-6869
Fax
704-869-6870
Email
acloninger@gcps.org
Mailing Address
PO Box 1578, Gastonia, NC 28053

Gaston Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Gaston Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 704-869-6869.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Gaston County NC Jail. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Gaston Co Jail, located at 425 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Way in Gastonia, NC, is a secure detention center operated by the Gaston County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Gastonia Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in North Carolina. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Gaston County NC Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

We encourage inmates to receive visits from family and friends. Inmate visitation is handled by video visitation.

General Population (Main Jail and Annex)

Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:00 pm – 3:40 pm
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Remote Visitation Hours
Monday – Sunday
1:00 pm – 3:40pm
6:30 pm – 9:30pm

Closed Custody and Protective Custody (Onsite Only)

Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
8:00 pm – 9:30pm

Additional Information

  • Each inmate is allowed one visit per week
  • On-site visits at one time is limited- 2 adults and 2 children
  • No longer will inmates be limited to certain days based on last name
  • Inmate workers can receive two visits per week.
  • To register and schedule visits you can come to the front lobby of the Annex or visit www.ICSolutions.com, select Gaston County Jail, and follow the instructions.

Visitation Rules and Regulations

Please read all of the rules completely prior to moving forward – Not knowing the rules will not be accepted as an excuse for not following them Disobeying any rule may result in you being banned from visiting detainees or criminal charges being pursued when applicable.

  • All visits are subject to monitoring and recording
  • All visits must be scheduled the day prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
  • Visits will last 15 minutes
  • Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • To schedule a remote visit you will need to have at least $7.50 in your ICSolutions prepaid account. If you need to add funds, please go to www.icsolutions.com or call 888-506-8407.
  • Visitors wishing to visit from home are required to test their connection prior to scheduling a visit. Please go to http://www.ICSolutions.com/ for instructions.
  • Remote visitors should log in and connect a few minutes before the scheduled visitation time.
  • Please be advised if an inmate is in ANY program (at court, on trustee assignments, attorney visits, Bible studies, Chemical Dependency etc.), they are NOT eligible to receive the visit at that time. Please schedule your visits around the inmate’s program schedule.
  • Visitors should arrive 15 minutes prior to the appointment to check-in.
  • On-site visits at one time is limited- 2 adults and 2 children
  • All visitors must possess a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, State ID card, or Military Issued ID.
  • Appropriate dress is required at all times.
  • Any clothing or other items displaying gang-related symbols, themes or colors are prohibited.
  • Any inappropriate activity will result in the termination of your session.
  • Visitors involved in the following will be placed on permanent visiting restrictions:
    • Visitors that create a disturbance or disruption of the visiting process.
    • Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
    • Visitors that refuse to show sufficient identification.
    • Visitors that act in an inappropriate manner during their visitation.
  • The visitation schedule may be cancelled or altered on county appointed holidays or for safety / security reasons.
  • Staff can deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time at their discretion.
  • Bringing firearms, explosives, tools for escape, alcoholic beverages, narcotics or any controlled substances including marijuana into this facility is a crime and cause for arrest.

Ask The Inmate

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