Macon County NC Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: January 29, 2024
Address
1820 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734
Beds
75
County
Macon
Phone
828-349-2263
Fax
828-349-2278
Email
tholland@maconnc.org

Macon County NC Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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You can support your loved ones at Macon County NC Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 828-349-2263.

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 at Macon County NC Detention Center so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Macon County NC Jail is a detention center located at 1820 Lakeside Dr Franklin, NC which is operated locally by the Macon 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. Macon County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Franklin 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.

This Detention Center is a 75-bed facility for holding sentenced and un-sentenced individuals who have less than a year to serve or are awaiting sentencing. The facility has three male dormitories. Two of the dormitories hold 24 inmates each and one dormitory holds 12 inmates. There is one female dormitory, which holds 12 female inmates. There are a medical isolation cell and two single lockdown cells for inmates with special needs. The dorms are under watch by the control room operator and detention officers, who make regular rounds throughout the facility. In addition, there are more than 20 video cameras, which also provide surveillance throughout the facility.

The detention center has an agreement with the local health department to take care of inmates in need of non-emergency medical attention. The detention center has a work-release program that allows a sentenced inmate, who meets certain requirements, to be checked out of the facility at 7 am and return at 7 pm. Inmates are also given the opportunity to take part in Bible studies and worship services twice a week. There are also counseling and substance abuse programs offered to inmates.

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 Macon 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

Macon County NC Detention Center - Visitation

VISITATION SCHEDULE:

  • Dorm #1 1:00-3:30pm Saturday
  • Dorm #2 1:00-3:30pm Sunday
  • Male Lock Down 3:30-5:00pm Saturday
  • Segregation NO VISITATION
  • Attorneys Business hours - Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Clergy Scheduled through Sheriff’s Office Chaplain

VISITATION RULES:

  • Only 2 visitors allowed per inmate (children under 16 years of age do not count).
  • Visitors must be on the inmate’s "Visitors List".
  • The only items that may be brought to visitation are money orders or cashier's checks (made out to the inmate).
  • It is the inmate’s responsibility to inform family who is on their “Visitors List” and what dorm they are in.

THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES

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