Inmate Search 🔍 | Macon County Detention Center

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

1820 Lakeside Drive
Franklin, North Carolina 28734

County

Macon County

Phone Number

828-349-2263

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

Website

www.maconnc.org

Fax Number

828-349-2278

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Macon County Detention Center 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 Macon County Detention Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Franklin police department at 828-349-2263 and find out about the inmate directly.

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

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 Macon County Detention Center?

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 828-349-2263.

Macon County Detention Center 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.