Polk County Jail

Polk County Jail, NC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 19, 2024

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Location 40 Ward Street, Columbus, NC, 28722
Official Website http://www.polknc.org/departments/jail/index.php

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Polk County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 40 Ward Street, Columbus, NC, 28722. It is run by the Polk County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Polk County Jail includes jail superintendent, 7 sergeants, and 10 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Polk County Jail. The Polk County Jail hosts an average of 49 inmates daily and 1187 bookings annually.

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

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

Columbus, Polk County, NC Overview

Coordinates:
35.25056°N 82.20222°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Carolina
County:
Polk
Area:
Total:
3.56 sq mi (9.22 km2)
Land:
3.56 sq mi (9.21 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,102 ft (336 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
999
Estimate (2019):
998
Density:
280.57/sq mi (108.32/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
28722
Area code(s):
828
FIPS code:
37-13980
GNIS feature ID:
0983403

Polk County North Carolina Sheriff Overview

Polk County can be found in the central area of North Carolina. Columbus – is the county seat. Polk County has a total population of 20558 and was formed in 1855.

Polk County has a total area of 237 square miles. The zip codes in Polk County are 28722, 28750, 28756, 28773, 28782.

Polk County Sex Offender Registry

Polk County Sex Offender Registry

Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County Jail

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

Polk County Jail;

40 Ward Street, Columbus, NC, 28722.

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 Polk County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Polk 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 Polk 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 828-894-3158 or fax through.

Visitations at Polk County Jail

The Polk 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.

Polk County Sheriffs Department

Address 40 Ward Street, Columbus, North Carolina, 28722
Phone 828-894-3001
Fax 828-894-2067
Email [email protected]
Website website

Polk County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Polk County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 40 Ward Street, Columbus, NC, 28722
Capacity 25
Facility Type Adult
City Columbus
Postal Code 28722
State North Carolina
County Polk County
Official Website http://www.polknc.org/departments/jail/index.php

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

Columbus, Polk County , NC Overview

Coordinates:
35.25056°N 82.20222°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Carolina
County:
Polk
Area:
Total:
3.56 sq mi (9.22 km2)
Land:
3.56 sq mi (9.21 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,102 ft (336 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
999
Estimate (2019):
998
Density:
280.57/sq mi (108.32/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
28722
Area code(s):
828
FIPS code:
37-13980
GNIS feature ID:
0983403

Directions

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