Harnett County NC Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Harnett Co Detention on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 910-893-0257.

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 Harnett Co Detention is a detention center located at 175 Bain St Lillington, NC which is operated locally by the Harnett 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. Harnett County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Lillington 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.

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The Harnett County Detention Center, encompassing 106,562 square feet, is located on Bain Street in Lillington and houses 324 inmates. This facility also includes the Harnett County Sheriff's Office and the Harnett County Magistrate's Office. The Detention Lobby serves as a point of contact for visitors wishing to speak with a Magistrate and is equipped with video stations for inmate visitation. Inmates enter the facility through a secured vehicular sally port, proceeding into a secure Pre-booking area with direct access to Magistrates.

The Detention wing is organized into seven housing pods, including three direct supervision medium security pods for male inmates, one direct supervision minimum security pod for males, two indirect supervision maximum security pods for male inmates, and one indirect supervision pod for female inmates that accommodates both minimum and maximum security classifications. Additionally, the wing includes booking/intake, kitchen, medical, and laundry areas. Each housing pod is equipped with video visitation booths, multi-purpose rooms, and outdoor exercise areas. The design features rear mechanical chases to prevent maintenance personnel from entering the housing pods, and natural light is provided through window walls that remain in full view of control areas.

A master control center serves as the facility's nerve center, overseeing inmate movement throughout the complex. This center monitors all radio, fire, medical, and security alarms from the detention areas and is staffed 24 hours a day to ensure continuous supervision and response capabilities.

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 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.

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.