Gaston County NC Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: March 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.

The Gaston County NC Jail, situated at 425 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Way in Gastonia, NC, serves as a medium/low-security detention center operated by the Gaston County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, with most sentenced individuals staying 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 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 here.

Inmates who serve as trustees work within the jail, performing tasks such as cooking, serving as staff orderlies, working in laundry facilities, or managing the commissary. These trustees receive minimal compensation for their work, with some facilities offering a reduction in sentence duration in exchange for their services.

The jail provides a phone program allowing outbound calls only, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls. However, accepting collect calls can be costly, with fees exceeding $15 per call. Alternatively, individuals can set up an account through a third-party phone company, although this may entail steep fees per minute of usage. You are paying for them to call you. If you are going to speak often, click this link for discounts on their calls. It's essential to note that all phone calls are recorded, and conversations can potentially be used against both the caller and the inmate. Therefore, discussing sensitive matters related to legal cases over these phone lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

Gaston County NC Jail publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in North Carolina. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

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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