Buncombe County NC Jail Annex

County Jail

Last Updated: August 30, 2024
Address
202 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
Beds
80
County
Buncombe
Phone
828-250-4550
Fax
828-250-4471
Email
van.duncan@buncombecounty.org
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131

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

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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

Satellite View of Buncombe County NC Jail Annex

You can support your loved ones at Buncombe Co Jail Annex on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 828-250-4550, 828-250-4542.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Buncombe Co Jail Annex is a detention center located at 202 Haywood St Asheville, NC which is operated locally by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Buncombe County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Asheville Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.

You can see all the arrest records for North Carolina here.

The Buncombe Detention Facility's Jail Annex is a vital extension of the main detention center, providing an additional 80 beds to complement the 524-bed capacity of the main facility, culminating in a total housing capacity of 604 inmates. This annex plays a crucial role in managing the inmate population, working in tandem with the main facility to accommodate the community's needs. The Annex operates under the same rigorous standards, ensuring that the safety and well-being of inmates are upheld, supported by the 160 officers who staff the entire facility. The combined efforts of the main facility and the Annex allow for the efficient intake and release of approximately 100 inmates daily, with processes running 24 hours a day, dictated by court orders.

Inmates housed in the Annex have the same access to mail services, where they may send and receive letters, and keep up to 10 photographs. All incoming mail is carefully inspected for contraband and delivered promptly, excluding holidays. The Annex shares the commissary service with the main facility, providing inmates with the opportunity to purchase necessary health, comfort, and personal items, with funds deposited online through JailATM or via the lobby kiosk at the main Detention Facility.

Phone access is available to Annex inmates during their free time, contingent on having funds in their accounts. The Annex also supports the facility's work release program, following the same application procedure. Regarding personal property, the Annex aligns with the main facility's policy, not accepting additional items beyond what is provided or available through the commissary, ensuring that all inmate needs are met within the facility's secure environment.

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.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.

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 Buncombe County NC Jail Annex.

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

Visitation appointments are made by the visitor. An inmate must be classified and assigned to a housing unit to receive a visit. Each inmate is afforded one visit per week at the Detention Facility in the lobby using the visitation kiosks. First-time visits must be arranged at the Detention Facility Front Desk at (828) 250-4610 or (828) 250-4557

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.