Halifax County NC Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: November 15, 2024
Address
355 Ferrell Ln, Halifax, NC 27839
Beds
85
County
Halifax
Phone
252-583-8201
Fax
252-583-2698
Email
frazierj@halifaxnc.com
Mailing Address
PO Box 36, Halifax, NC 27839

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

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You can support your loved ones at Halifax Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 252-583-8201.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Halifax County NC Detention Center. 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 Halifax Co Jail, located at 355 Ferrell Ln in Halifax, NC, is a secure detention center operated by the Halifax 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 Halifax 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.

Individuals who do not post bail within the first twenty-four hours are required to appear before a judge. During this first appearance, conducted either in person or via telephone, the judge informs the arrested person of the charges against them and sets the bond amount.

Following the intake process, which includes property inventory, medical screening, and booking, inmates are assigned to the general population. Housing assignments are based on the classification of their charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, to ensure proper management and safety within the facility.

After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on classification. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. 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 is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.

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.

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.

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 workers are selected for community service programs based on their demonstrated good conduct, cooperation with facility staff, and adherence to institutional rules. These criteria ensure that only individuals who exhibit responsibility, reliability, and a commitment to positive behavior are allowed to participate. Participation in these programs not only benefits the community through valuable labor contributions but also offers inmates the chance to develop a strong work ethic, learn transferable job skills, and build a sense of accountability.

In certain cases, involvement in community service programs can contribute to a reduction in an inmate's sentence. This incentive reinforces the importance of maintaining good behavior while incarcerated and highlights the program's dual role in supporting both the community and the inmate's journey toward reintegration.

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 Halifax County NC Detention Center.

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

The Halifax County Detention Center acknowledges the importance of visitation in allowing inmates to maintain contact with family and friends while ensuring the safety and security of the facility. All visitations at the Halifax County Detention Center are conducted as non-contact visits through Video Visitation monitors. Visitors must adhere to the Video Visitation policy and regulations set by the facility, as this is the only form of visitation permitted by the Halifax County Detention Center.

  • On-site Lobby Video Visitation hours are Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm–4:00 pm.

  • Off-Site Video Visitation hours - Monday through Sunday 7:00 am –9:30 pm

More Information

  • Visitors are not required to schedule an on-site Video Visit although it is strongly recommended.
  • Scheduling is done by the visitor either at the Halifax County Detention Center Visitation kiosk located in the visitation room or via homewav.com.
  • Appointments may be scheduled for up to 24 hours in advance of the visit.
  • When scheduling an appointment to complete a Video Visitation you must enter the full legal name of each visitor.
  • For those visitors using our on-site Video Visitation option, it is recommended that you arrive at the Halifax County Detention Center to prepare for your visit ten (10) minutes before the start of the visit. Should you arrive late, the visitation appointment time will be held but it will not be extended past the scheduled visitation appointment time.
  • Visitors using the on-site Video Visitation option will only be permitted one (1), 10–20 minute, on-site visit, per week.
  • Off-site Video Visitation is available if you have a computer, Android or Apple Smartphone or tablet that has access to high-speed internet and a webcam. It is recommended that you use headphones during your visit to improve sound quality.
  • All inmates are eligible to have an on-site and off-site Video Visit only.
  • Off-site video visits may exceed one visit per week but may be limited to availability based on scheduling.
  • There is a cost for off-site Video Visits. The cost for the off-site Video Visitation service is determined by Homewav and not the Halifax County Detention Center. For an off-site visit, an account needs to be established with Homewav, and payment be made by a credit or debit card.

Video Visitation Rules

  • All Video Visits are monitored and subject to recording for the safety, security and in the best interest of the Halifax County Detention Center.
  • Visitors are NOT PERMITTED to use any additional cameras, and/or video devices, telecommunications or recording devices in an attempt to record or duplicate a video visit either on-site in the visitation lobby at the Halifax County Detention Center or off-site before, during or after a video visit. Violators may be subject to termination of their Video Visitation privileges.
  • For those visitors using our on-site lobby Video Visitation option, it is recommended that you arrive to prepare for your visit ten minutes before the start of the visit. Should you arrive late the visitation appointment time will be held but it WILL NOT be extended past the scheduled visitation appointment time.
  • Only those who have been approved by the Halifax County Detention Center to visit by Video Visitation shall be permitted to visit.
  • Video Visitation may be denied to disorderly persons.
  • Visitors who are believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to complete a video visit.
  • Visitors must be properly attired to visit. (Male visitors are required to wear undergarments under their clothing, shirts, pants, and shorts at all times during the visit. Shorts may be no shorter than mid-thigh and may not be provocative exposing upper thighs, genitalia, buttocks, or extremely tight. Shirts may not expose the breast or midriff. Female visitors are required to wear undergarments under their clothing. Wearing of see-through or transparent, low cut and/or revealing clothing, halter or tube tops shall not be permitted. Tank top blouses or dresses with thin spaghetti straps and blouses with cutouts shall not be permitted. Shorts may be no shorter than mid-thigh and may not be provocative exposing upper thighs, genitalia, buttocks, or extremely tight. Dresses and skirts with slits higher than two inches above the knee shall not be permitted. All buttons shall be kept buttoned at all times. Wrap-around skirts shall not be permitted. Provocative clothing that exposes the breasts, midriff is extremely tight, off the shoulders or any style which exposes any part of the breast shall not be permitted. Visitor’s attire deemed inappropriate by Halifax County Detention Center staff shall be denied a video visit.)
  • Loud talking, excessive emotionalism, or any other type of disruptive behavior shall not be permitted. Visitors shall not deliberately incite or engage in an argumentative conversation with an inmate or any other person during Video Visitation.
  • Presence of nudity or sexual conduct during Video Visitation shall not be permitted. Actions of this type shall result in loss of Video Visitation privileges.
  • All inmates and visitors are to follow the instructions of Halifax County Detention Center staff. Failure to do so may result in a loss of Video Visitation privileges.
  • If any court of record imposes a no-contact order or temporary restraining order between the inmate and a potential visitor, no Video Visitation will occur.

The Halifax County Detention Center reserves the right to terminate or deny a video visitation at any time.

Inmates shall not be restricted regarding who they visit unless the Halifax Detention Center Administration determines that a visitor should be excluded. Video Visitation can be denied through justified restrictions if:

  • The visitor represents a clear and present danger to the security, safety, and best interest of the Halifax County Detention Center.
  • The visitor uses an additional camera, telecommunications, or recording device during the visit.
  • The visitor has a recent history of disruptive (disorderly) behavior at the Halifax County Detention Center.
  • There is reasonable cause to believe the visitor is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
  • The visitor is not dressed properly as per the established dress code for male and female visitors.
  • The inmate refuses the visit. Any such refusal shall be documented by the staff member receiving the refusal by completing an Operations report in the Jail Incidents module of the Jail Management System (JMS) by the end of a duty shift and forwarded to the Shift Supervisor for review and approval. Once approved the Shift Supervisor shall forward the incident report to their Captain for final review.
  • Visiting restrictions have been placed on the inmate for reasons involving discipline or security of the facility.
  • It is determined that there are other substantial reasons to justify such limitations to promote the safe and secure operation of the facility.
  • Restrictions are in order; such reasons shall be documented by the Captain(s) or designee in writing in the Jail Incidents module of the Jail Management System (JMS).
  • There is a temporary suspension of Video Visitation it shall be restored as reasonably possible.
  • It is determined that a permanent denial is reasonable and necessary and approved by the Jail Administrator following a recommendation from a Captain. A letter will be sent to the visitor concerning the permanent visitation restriction.
  • If any court of record imposes a no-contact order or temporary restraining order that is currently in effect between an inmate and a potential visitor, no visit will occur.
  • The Jail Administrator or designee decides that there are significant reasons related to safety, security, and in the best interest of the jail to necessitate denial or rescheduling of Video Visitation. Whenever denial or rescheduling of Video Visitation takes place the reasons for the denial or rescheduling of Video Visitation shall be documented in the Jail Incidents module of the Jail Management System.

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