Inmate Search 🔍 | Durham County Detention Facility

Durham County Detention Facility is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Durham, NC. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Durham 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 Durham County Detention Facility 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

219 South Magnum Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701

County

Durham County

Phone Number

919-560-0912
919-560-0961

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

736

Website

dconc.gov

Fax Number

919-560-0998

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Durham County Detention Facility?

Durham County Detention Facility 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 Durham County Detention Facility Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Durham police department at 919-560-0912 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Durham County Detention Facility?

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 Durham County Detention Facility?

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 919-560-0912.

Durham County Detention Facility 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.