Buncombe County Jail

Buncombe County Jail, NC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 4, 2024

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Location 20 Davidson Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Official Website http://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Sheriff/DetentionBureau/DetentionBureau.aspx

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Buncombe County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 20 Davidson Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. It is run by the Buncombe County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Buncombe County Jail includes jail superintendent, 4 sergeants, and 11 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Buncombe County Jail. The Buncombe County Jail hosts an average of 39 inmates daily and 1149 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Buncombe County Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Asheville, Buncombe County, NC Overview

City of Asheville
nicknames:
“Land of the Sky”
mottos:
“Quality of Service, Quality of Life”
Coordinates:
35.59583°N 82.55278°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Carolina
County:
Buncombe
Incorporated:
1797
Named for:
Governor Samuel Ashe
Government:
Mayor:
Esther Manheimer
Council Members:
Brian Haynes, Vijay Kapoor, Julie Mayfield, Sheneika Smith, Gwen Wisler, Keith Young
Area:
City:
45.95 sq mi (119.01 km2)
Land:
45.57 sq mi (118.01 km2)
Water:
0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) 0.66%
Elevation:
2,134 ft (650 m)
Population (2010):
City:
83,393
Estimate (2019):
92,870
Density:
2,038.14/sq mi (786.94/km2)
Urban:
238,318
Metro:
424,858
Demonym:
Ashevillan
US Census Bureau official
Time zone:
UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes:
28801–28806, 28810, 28813–28816
Area code(s):
828
FIPS code:
37-02140
GNIS feature ID:
1018864

Buncombe County North Carolina Sheriff Overview

Buncombe County can be found in the eastern area of North Carolina. Asheville – is the county seat. Buncombe County has a total population of 257607 and was formed in 1792.

Buncombe County has a total area of 656 square miles. The zip codes in Buncombe County are 28701, 28704, 28709, 28711, 28715, 28728, 28730, 28748, 28757, 28770, 28776, 28778, 28787, 28801, 28802, 28803, 28804, 28805, 28806, 28810, 28813, 28814, 28815, 28816.

Buncombe County County Arrest Warrants

Asheville Police Department Logs
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers Information
UNC Asheville Police Crime Reports

Buncombe County Sex Offender Registry

Buncombe County Sex Offender Registry

Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Buncombe County Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Buncombe County Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Buncombe County Jail

The Buncombe County Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Buncombe County Jail;

20 Davidson Street, Asheville, NC, 28801.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Buncombe County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Buncombe County Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Buncombe County Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 828-250-4550 or fax through828-250-6035.

Visitations at Buncombe County Jail

The Buncombe County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Buncombe County Sheriffs Department

Address 202 Haywood Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Phone 828-250-4474
Fax 828-250-4471
Email [email protected]
Website website

Buncombe County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Buncombe County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 20 Davidson Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Capacity 524
Facility Type Adult
City Asheville
Postal Code 28801
State North Carolina
County Buncombe County
Official Website http://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Sheriff/DetentionBureau/DetentionBureau.aspx

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Asheville, Buncombe County , NC Overview

City of Asheville
nicknames:
"Land of the Sky"
mottos:
"Quality of Service, Quality of Life"
Coordinates:
35.59583°N 82.55278°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Carolina
County:
Buncombe
Incorporated:
1797
Named for:
Governor Samuel Ashe
Government:
Mayor:
Esther Manheimer
Council Members:
Brian Haynes, Vijay Kapoor, Julie Mayfield, Sheneika Smith, Gwen Wisler, Keith Young
Area:
City:
45.95 sq mi (119.01 km2)
Land:
45.57 sq mi (118.01 km2)
Water:
0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) 0.66%
Elevation:
2,134 ft (650 m)
Population (2010):
City:
83,393
Estimate (2019):
92,870
Density:
2,038.14/sq mi (786.94/km2)
Urban:
238,318
Metro:
424,858
Demonym:
Ashevillan
US Census Bureau official
Time zone:
UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes:
28801–28806, 28810, 28813–28816
Area code(s):
828
FIPS code:
37-02140
GNIS feature ID:
1018864

Directions

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