Inmate Search 🔍 | Avery County Jail

Avery County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Avery, NC. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Avery County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Avery County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

300 Shultz Circle PO Box 426
Newland, North Carolina 28657

Inmate Capacity

Website

www.averycountync.gov

Fax Number

828-733-1382

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Avery County Jail?

Avery County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Avery County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Newland police department at 828-733-2071 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Avery County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check North Carolina inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in North Carolina.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Avery County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 828-733-2071.

Avery County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.