Inmate Search 🔍 | Mecklenburg County Jail-Central

Mecklenburg County Jail-Central is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Mecklenburg, NC. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County Jail-Central 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

801 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

County

Mecklenburg County

Phone Number

704-336-8100

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

1904

Website

www.mecksheriff.com

Fax Number

704-353-1210

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Mecklenburg County Jail-Central 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 Mecklenburg County Jail-Central Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Charlotte police department at 704-336-8100 and find out about the inmate directly.

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

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 Mecklenburg County Jail-Central?

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 704-336-8100.

Mecklenburg County Jail-Central 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.