Forsyth County Booking Lookup: Current Roster, Bond, Visits and Release Help
A Forsyth County jail search should do more than return a name. Families need to know whether the record is current, which inmate ID to save, how the housing unit controls visitation, where bond and court information come from, and how to avoid rejected mail or delayed deposits.
This guide places the important Forsyth County rules directly on the page. Use the county portal only for the live inmate lookup, then follow the practical steps below for visitation, commissary, mail, phone calls, court records, release notifications, clergy support and re-entry help.
Live Forsyth County Sheriff Police-to-Citizen search.
201 N. Church St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
County-listed bed capacity: 1,016.
July 23, 2026, using county and state sources.
Choose the quickest Forsyth County inmate-search route
Search the last name first. Open possible matches and compare identity, booking and custody details before selecting the record.
Use the identifier when the catalog allows it or keep it ready for the detention-center call. It is also essential for mail and deposits.
Use the North Carolina eCourts Portal for the live case, court date and docket. A court case can exist even when the person is no longer in county custody.
How to run a Forsyth County jail inmate search
How to understand a Forsyth County inmate roster result
| Field | What it means | What to do with it |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate ID | The person identifier used by the detention system. | Use it on non-legal mail and when confirming a deposit or service account. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the county booking process. | Use it to distinguish a current booking from an older arrest record. |
| Charge | The allegation recorded for the booking or related case. | Check eCourts for later filings, amendments, dismissal or disposition. |
| Bond | The pretrial release condition presently associated with a case. | Verify all cases and holds before paying a bond or commercial bondsman. |
| Housing unit | The inmate’s current jail assignment. | Use it to select the correct visiting day and recheck it before leaving home. |
| Case number | The identifier used in the North Carolina court system. | Search eCourts for the court date, docket and case status. |
| Release or transfer status | The person may have left county custody or moved to another agency. | Call the detention center and then search the receiving state or federal system if identified. |
No Forsyth County inmate record found? Follow this decision path
You found the inmate—choose the next practical action
It prevents same-name errors and is required for the current scanned-mail address.
Visitation is organized by housing unit, so a tower or unit change can change the eligible day.
Check every case, the bond type and any hold before paying money.
Select the housing-unit day, choose a time block and arrive before the registration cutoff.
Personal mail goes to Greensboro with Facility ID 5067—not to the jail street address.
Use the case number for the eCourts docket and next hearing.
Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center facts, address and map
The county describes the detention center as an adult maximum-security facility for male and female pretrial inmates and sentenced misdemeanants.
| Facility fact | Forsyth County detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Facility type | Adult maximum-security detention center. | Rules are stricter than an ordinary public building; call before bringing any item. |
| Physical size | Approximately 400,000 square feet. | Different services and housing areas may use separate entrances or procedures. |
| Building | Eleven-story twin-tower structure. | The housing unit, not simply “the jail,” controls visitation. |
| Cells | 735 modular steel cells. | Housing may change based on classification and operations. |
| Bed capacity | 1,016 inmates. | Booking, transfer and release processing can take time in a large facility. |
| Downtown boundaries | Second Street south, Third Street north, Church Street west and Chestnut Street east. | The courthouse, Sheriff administration and jail are close but use different addresses. |
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Forsyth County bond, first appearance and release checks
A magistrate or judge sets pretrial release conditions after arrest, and the bond can be reviewed at the first appearance or a later hearing. The jail can explain the operational payment location, while the court controls the legal conditions.
| Release type | What it means | Family action |
|---|---|---|
| Written promise | The defendant signs a promise to appear without paying money in advance. | Confirm all nonfinancial conditions and the next court date. |
| Custody release | A person or organization agrees to supervise the defendant and help ensure court attendance. | The custodian should understand the written obligations before signing. |
| Unsecured bond | Money is promised but generally not paid before release. | Failure to appear can make the promised amount due and cause arrest. |
| Secured bond | Cash, approved property or a surety must secure the amount before release. | Confirm whether cash, property, private surety or a licensed bondsman will be used. |
| No bond / hold | Release may require a judge, resolution of another case or action by another agency. | Ask which court or agency controls the hold rather than repeatedly calling a payment vendor. |
Forsyth County Jail visitation days, hours and housing-unit schedule
Forsyth County does not assign regular public visiting days by last name. The inmate’s current housing unit controls the day.
| Housing unit | Eligible public visiting day | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| 2A, 2B, 4A, 4C, 6A, 6C, 8A, 10A, 10C | Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday | Confirm that the inmate has not moved before leaving home. |
| 2C, 4B, 4D, 6B, 6D, 8B, 10B, 10D | Monday, Wednesday and Saturday | Friday is not a regular public-visitation day. |
| 2D | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday | No Friday public visitation. |
| 8C | Monday only | A housing change can change the next opportunity. |
| 8D | Tuesday only | Call before traveling. |
| 8E | Thursday only | Register before the session cutoff. |
| 8F | Sunday and Saturday | Weekend sessions use the same three time blocks. |
| Session | Visitation time | Register no later than |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| Afternoon | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
| Evening | 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
Before entering the detention center
Clergy visits and inmate-related chaplain support
Approved ordained clergy and licensed ministers may receive a non-contact pastoral visit. A pastoral visit does not count against the inmate’s two regular visits per week.
30 minutes.
Daily except Friday.
At least 18 with valid DMV identification or driver’s license.
| Time block | Availability | Important condition |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Daily except Friday. |
| Midday | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Daily except Friday. |
| Afternoon | 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Daily except Friday. |
Approval proof
Forsyth County requires three of these four elements: written ministry license, written ordination, written church ministry staff position, or written representation of a church or religious order. Approval lasts one calendar year and documents must be resubmitted after the first of each year.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
How to deposit money or buy a care pack
McDaniel Supply Company is Forsyth County’s commissary provider. A family member may deposit funds at the jail kiosk or use the Jail Pack Store for an online deposit or approved package.
| Method | How it works | Critical check |
|---|---|---|
| Records-lobby kiosk | Located behind the receptionist area; accepts cash and credit cards. | The county page describes 24/7 kiosk deposits but separately lists public lobby hours of 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; call before a late-night trip. |
| McDaniel website | Create an account, select North Carolina and the Forsyth facility, then match the inmate before paying. | Verify the exact inmate; vendor deposits generally cannot be cancelled after submission. |
| Approved care package | Select a package from the contracted vendor for delivery on the jail’s scheduled route. | Do not bring or mail a private package. The Sheriff FAQ says inmates cannot receive packages directly. |
| Vendor assistance | Call McDaniel Supply at 912-427-9022. | Keep the payment confirmation and inmate information ready. |
When a newly booked inmate becomes deposit-eligible
Forsyth County inmate mail address and rejection checklist
Inmate Name, Inmate ID Number
Facility ID Number: 5067
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Street address
City, State ZIP
Postage must be sufficient or the mail is refused.
What may be included
What causes refusal or destruction
No cash, personal checks or money orders to the processing center.
No glitter, glue, tape, 3D elements or electronic components such as lights, music or animation.
No sexually explicit, gang, illegal, violent, drug or alcohol content and no nude or partially clothed photos.
No illegal substances or other items treated as security contraband.
No books, magazines, packages or publications sent to the scanning center.
Do not send an original birth certificate, license, Social Security card, green card or irreplaceable photograph.
Legal mail and publications
Legal or privileged mail must be sent directly to the facility, marked Legal Mail, and is opened in the inmate’s presence. Publications must come directly from an approved publisher or distributor.
Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Retrieve scanned mail after release
A released inmate may request digital copies by emailing inmatemail@fcso.us. Include the facility name, inmate name, inmate ID and recipient email address. After verification, the recipient receives a download link.
Forsyth County inmate phone calls and connection troubleshooting
Family and friends generally need a Pay Tel Prepaid or Direct Bill account to accept calls. The detention center identifies Pay Tel as its inmate telephone provider.
Use for custody or facility questions, not vendor billing disputes.
Find a Forsyth County court date, criminal case or incident report
Use the jail catalog for current custody, eCourts for the criminal case, and the investigating agency for an incident report. These are separate records.
| Your question | Correct source | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person currently in Forsyth County Jail? | Sheriff inmate catalog | Name, inmate ID or booking details. |
| What is the next court date or case status? | N.C. eCourts Portal | Case number, defendant name and Forsyth County. |
| Can I see court documents? | Portal or Clerk of Superior Court public terminal/file | Case number; copying fees may apply. |
| Can I get a criminal background check? | Clerk of Court or authorized background-check process | Identity information and applicable fee. The Judicial Branch advises not to use Portal as an employment background check. |
| Can I obtain the Sheriff incident report? | Sheriff Records Division | Report number, written application and valid N.C. license or state ID. |
| Was the report made by Winston-Salem Police? | Winston-Salem Police Records/P2C | Report number, date and location. Obtain the report from the agency that initiated it. |
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Main: 336-779-6300
Courthouse: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Clerk: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Use for prosecution and victim-witness office routing—not general legal advice for a defendant.
Forsyth County Sheriff incident-report rules
- Records Division is on the second floor of Sheriff Administration, 301 N. Church Street.
- Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding holidays.
- The public may request the front page; a full incident report requires a judge-signed court order.
- Suspects or offenders are not issued reports without a court order.
- Bring a valid N.C. driver license or state ID, submit a written application and provide the report number.
- Requests after 4 p.m. are processed the next business day.
- The Sheriff Records Division does not provide a general public criminal history.
Inmate property versus seized evidence: use the correct office
Clothing, wallet, keys or money taken during jail intake are detention-center property. Call 336-917-7600 for the current authorization and pickup procedure.
Property held for a criminal case is managed through the joint Evidence Management Section, not the jail property desk.
Evidence-property release steps
Winston-Salem, NC
Property release: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays.
Appointments: 336-726-7285 · Supervisor: 336-726-7270
How to raise a medical, mental-health or safety concern
The inmate should alert a detention officer immediately. A family member with urgent information should call the detention center and clearly state that the concern is time-sensitive.
Call 911 for an active emergency. For suspected ongoing criminal activity that is not an emergency, Forsyth County lists 336-727-2112.
Ask the detention center how the inmate should submit a medical request and how family-supplied medication information should be verified. Privacy law may limit what staff can disclose to family.
Forsyth County’s Stepping Up programs provide screening, transition planning, peer support and case management for people with mental-health or substance-use needs.
Custody notifications and victim support
NC SAVAN is a free, confidential notification service covering county jail inmates, state prisoners, probationers, parolees and registered sex offenders. Available notifications may be delivered by phone, email or text.
Available 24 hours for custody status and registration.
Business-hours support for state correctional matters.
Report a non-emergency offense or request law-enforcement response.
Call 911. Do not wait for an automated alert.
Forsyth County re-entry, benefits and employment support
Community Court Services helps justice-involved people with case management, employment readiness, job searches and continuing education. Its resources are available to anyone in the community seeking assistance.
Help connecting a returning resident with services and next-step resources.
Classes plus a computer lab for job searches and continuing education.
Eligibility specialists are on-site Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., for Medicaid and Food & Nutrition Services, plus basic direction to other programs.
201 North Chestnut Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Forsyth County jail contact directory by problem
| Your problem | Office | Phone or action |
|---|---|---|
| Current custody, housing, release or jail procedure | Law Enforcement Detention Center | 336-917-7600 |
| Sheriff administration, complaint or general question | Sheriff Administration | 336-917-7001 |
| Non-emergency law-enforcement response | Communications | 336-727-2112 |
| Commissary deposit or package vendor issue | McDaniel Supply | 912-427-9022 |
| Inmate telephone billing or blocked number | Pay Tel | 1-800-729-8355 |
| Criminal case, court date or clerk record | Forsyth Clerk of Superior Court | 336-779-6300 |
| Inmate-related chaplain concern | Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries | 336-759-0063 |
| Sexual assault or abuse disclosure | Family Services of Forsyth County | 336-722-4457 |
| Custody notification | NC SAVAN | 1-877-627-2826 |
| Employment and re-entry resources | Community Court Services | 336-917-7635 |
Live official actions retained in this guide
Most operational facts are already explained above. These links remain because the action requires a live government or contracted system.
Forsyth County Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Forsyth County, NC?
Use the official Sheriff Police-to-Citizen inmate catalog. Start with the last name, open the likely match, and verify the inmate ID, booking, charge, bond and housing details.
What is the Forsyth County Detention Center phone number?
Call 336-917-7600. Keep the full legal name, date of birth, inmate ID, arrest date and arresting agency ready.
Where is the Forsyth County jail located?
The detention center is at 201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
Why can I not find someone in the inmate catalog?
The person may still be in intake, listed under another spelling, released, transferred or held by another agency. Search with fewer fields and call the detention center.
What are the public visitation hours?
The three time blocks are 9:00–11:30 a.m., 1:00–3:00 p.m. and 5:30–7:30 p.m. Register by 11:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
How do I know which day to visit?
The current housing unit controls the day. Many A/C units visit Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday; many B/D units visit Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Special 8C–8F units use narrower schedules.
How do I send money or a package?
Use the Records-lobby kiosk or McDaniel’s Jail Pack Store. Inmates cannot receive a private package directly.
What is the non-legal mail address?
Use Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center NC, inmate name and ID, Facility ID 5067, PO Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419. Include the sender’s complete name and return address.
How many pages can be mailed?
No more than 10 pages per envelope, with pages no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches.
How do inmates make phone calls?
Forsyth County uses Pay Tel. The recipient generally needs a Prepaid or Direct Bill account. Call 1-800-729-8355 for account help.
How do I find the next court date?
Search the N.C. eCourts Portal by case number or name. The Forsyth Clerk of Superior Court is at 175 N. Chestnut Street and can be reached at 336-779-6300.
How do I receive release notifications?
Register with NC SAVAN or call 1-877-627-2826 for available county-jail custody notifications.