Inmate Search 🔍 | Wake County Detention Division

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

3301 Hammond Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610

County

Wake County

Phone Number

919-733-7988

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

1568

Website

www.wakegov.com

Fax Number

919-733-9166

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Wake County Detention Division 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 Wake County Detention Division Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Raleigh police department at 919-733-7988 and find out about the inmate directly.

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

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 Wake County Detention Division?

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 919-733-7988.

Wake County Detention Division 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.