Buncombe County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Buncombe County, North Carolina · Asheville detention lookup guide

Buncombe County Detainee Lookup: Booking, Bond, Visits, Mail and Court Status

Buncombe County provides an official Sheriff-linked Detainee Search through its Police to Citizen system. Use it to confirm whether someone is currently held at the Buncombe County Detention Facility and to review available booking and charge information.

This guide goes far beyond finding a name. It explains the current Asheville jail address and contacts, what to record from the detainee result, why a recent arrestee may not appear yet, current 2026 visitation scheduling, PayTel phone accounts, TextBehind mail, InmateCanteen deposits, bail and Pretrial Services, court dates, public defender help, PREA reporting, re-entry support and release/transfer troubleshooting.

Search current detainees Call Detention Person not found?
Current-schedule warning: Buncombe County’s older government jail page still shows an earlier visitation schedule. The Sheriff’s newer detention page now lists Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00–10:30 a.m. and 6:45–7:45 p.m. Because visitation procedures can change, confirm the appointment in iWebVisit or with the detention front desk before driving to Asheville.
Current detainees

Official Police to Citizen inmate search.

Detention phone

828-250-4550

Facility address

20 Davidson Drive, Asheville, NC 28801.

Current capacity

524 inmates listed by the Sheriff’s current detention page.

Average population

About 430 detainees daily on the current Sheriff page.

Fast answer

Start with the detainee search, then verify the part that matters

1
Need to know if someone is in jail

Use Buncombe County’s official detainee search first. Match the legal name and booking details carefully.

2
Need bond or release information

Use the detainee record as a starting point, then confirm the bond and any hold with the jail, Magistrate or court.

3
Need the next court date

Move from the jail record to North Carolina’s court-date and case tools. Custody status and criminal-case status are separate.

Best practice: Save the detainee’s exact ID or booking identifier as soon as you find the correct person. You will need accurate identifying information for TextBehind mail, money deposits, phone services and custody questions.

Buncombe County jail guide quick navigation

Choose the problem you are trying to solve.

Primary search intent

How to search the Buncombe County Jail roster correctly

The Sheriff’s official detainee-search link sends users to the Buncombe County Police to Citizen system. Treat that system as the live custody lookup rather than relying on a third-party jail directory.

Open the official Buncombe detainee search Start with the Sheriff-linked Police to Citizen inmate catalog.
Search the legal booking name Enter the person’s correct legal name. If the result is too broad, compare age, booking details and other identifying information.
Open the correct detainee profile Do not assume a similar name is the same person. Review the available booking, charge and custody details.
Record the inmate/detainee ID Keep the identifier with the booking information. TextBehind requires the offender ID for mailed personal correspondence.
Write down all current charges More than one charge or case may affect bond and release. Do not stop after reading the first charge.
Move to the court system for case progress A jail record tells you about detention. North Carolina court records tell you about hearing dates and case progress.
Reconfirm before money or travel Call 828-250-4550 before posting money, scheduling pickup or making a time-sensitive trip.
Open official detainee search Call detention

How to read a Buncombe County detainee result

What each record detail means for the next step
Field or detail What it means What you should do
Detainee ID / booking identifier The identifying number tied to the detention record. Save it for mail, deposits and jail questions.
Booking date When the current detention episode was processed. Compare it with the known arrest date to avoid using an old record.
Charge The allegation or reason connected with custody. Check the court case for later amendments, dismissal, plea or disposition.
Bond The release condition associated with the case when displayed. Confirm that another charge, hold or no-bond condition does not block release.
Reason for confinement Why the person is currently being held, such as state pretrial or another custody reason. Use it to determine whether county court, another agency or another jurisdiction controls release.
Release information Indicates a custody change when the record provides it. Continue checking the court case even after release.
Booking is not a conviction: Arrest and detention information describe an accusation and current custody status. Only later court proceedings determine the final outcome.
Troubleshooting

Why someone may not appear in the Buncombe County inmate search

The arrest happened very recently Booking, identification, screening and intake may still be underway.
The name was entered differently Search fewer name fields and try the person’s full legal name, prior surname or alternate spelling.
The person has already been released A current detainee catalog is not necessarily a permanent archive of every previous booking.
The person transferred Another county, state prison, federal custody or another agency may now control the record.
The court case exists but custody does not A person released pretrial can still have an active criminal case and future hearings.
The arresting agency has not completed transfer A recent arrestee can spend time in agency processing before the county detention record stabilizes.
Call script for a missing detainee “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Buncombe County custody. The arrest may have happened on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, housed, released or transferred?”
If you need an arrest report rather than current custody: Buncombe County Sheriff directs incident and arrest report searches to its Police to Citizen system. Current custody and historical arrest documents are different searches.

What happens after someone is booked in Buncombe County?

The Sheriff’s current detention page says people charged by local law-enforcement agencies in Buncombe County are brought to the detention facility on a pretrial basis. The facility processes and releases detainees 24 hours a day when instructed by the judicial system.

Arrival at detention The person arrives after arrest or transfer from a local law-enforcement agency.
Booking and identity processing Staff create the detention record and complete required identification and intake procedures.
Property and screening Personal property is controlled and the detainee is screened for housing, safety and health needs.
Judicial release decision A magistrate or other judicial official handles release conditions and bond issues under North Carolina law.
Housing and jail services If detention continues, the inmate gains access to approved phone, mail, commissary and visitation systems subject to facility rules.
Court, release or transfer The person may remain pending court, be released under judicial instructions or later move to another custody system.
Local operational detail: Buncombe County’s current Sheriff page lists the main facility and annex together at a total capacity of 524 inmates with an average daily population of about 430.
Asheville jail facts

Buncombe County Detention Facility address and contact directory

Buncombe County Detention Facility
20 Davidson Drive
Asheville, NC 28801

Detention: 828-250-4550

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
60 Court Plaza, 4th Floor
Asheville, NC 28801

Main: 828-250-4503

Non-emergency: 828-250-6670

524-bed current capacity

The Sheriff’s newer 2026 detention page publishes a 524-inmate capacity.

About 430 daily

The same current page states the facility houses about 430 inmates on an average day.

160 staff

The Sheriff states approximately 160 staff are required to operate the detention facility fully.

24-hour processing

Bookings and releases are processed around the clock according to judicial instructions.

Magistrate nearby

The Buncombe County Magistrate’s Office is also at 20 Davidson Drive.

Facility administrator

The current Sheriff’s detention page identifies Major Jill Banks as Detention Facility Administrator.

Bail and release

How to check a Buncombe County inmate’s bond

Buncombe County’s secured-bond dashboard explains an important distinction: the Sheriff’s Office can display custody and bond information, but only a judicial official can set or modify bail.

Start with the current detainee record Write down every charge, case-related detail and available bond information.
Check whether the person is State Pretrial Buncombe uses this description for people detained while their Buncombe County case is awaiting disposition.
Ask whether another hold exists A no-bond condition, warrant, probation issue, separate case or another agency can block release even when one charge has a secured bond.
Confirm the judicial release condition The Sheriff cannot reduce bail. Questions about changing bond must go through the court or attorney.
Check Pretrial Services when applicable Buncombe County Pretrial Services provides information to the courts and supervises some people released with pending charges.
Confirm completed release after bond action Payment or a court order does not mean the person has physically exited the jail at that exact moment.
Do not ask detention staff to lower the bond: Buncombe County explicitly states the Sheriff’s Office cannot reduce bail. Only a judicial official has authority to change it.
What “no bond” or “hold” means: The county explains that some detainees cannot be released while a hold or no-bond status remains active. A separate bond amount on another charge does not override that restriction.
Release support

Buncombe County Pretrial Services: what it actually does

Buncombe County Pretrial Services assists the courts by gathering information that can be considered in release decisions and supervises people who have been released from jail but still have pending charges.

Pretrial Services Main Office
60 Court Plaza, 14th Floor
Asheville, NC 28801

Main: 828-250-6294

Client call-in: 828-250-6285

Automated weekly check-in

Direct system: 828-248-0625

Participants can also call 828-250-6285 or 828-250-6294 and follow the automated check-in option.

Information for court

Pretrial staff collect information used by judicial officials in release and bond decisions.

Supervised release

Some defendants released from custody are required to report to Pretrial Services while their case is pending.

Weekly reporting

Participants may have automated weekly check-ins plus individualized requirements imposed by their release agreement.

Do not skip a required check-in: Buncombe County emphasizes compliance with the conditions written into a person’s Pretrial Release Agreement. Contact the assigned coordinator immediately if compliance becomes impossible.
Current Sheriff schedule

Buncombe County Jail on-site visitation in 2026

The Sheriff’s newer detention page currently lists on-site visits Tuesday and Thursday. This is different from an older county page that still shows a former Monday-through-Saturday pattern, so use the newer Sheriff schedule.

Current Buncombe County Sheriff’s on-site visitation schedule
Day Morning Evening Advance scheduling
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m. At least 24 hours ahead
Thursday 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. 6:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m. At least 24 hours ahead
20-minute intervals

The Sheriff’s current page states that visits occur in 20-minute intervals.

24-hour advance booking

Appointments must be made at least 24 hours before the visit.

First visit by front desk

First-time visits can be arranged at 828-250-4610 or 828-250-4557.

Visitor identification and age rules

Bring valid state or federal photo identification
Driver’s license or other qualifying photo ID is accepted
Visitors age 16 or older need proper identification
Children age 15 or younger do not need ID when accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
Children may not be left unattended
A visit may consist of one adult and one child

Do not take these items into visitation

Phones and recording

Cell phones, radios, cameras and recording devices are prohibited.

Bags and personal items

Purses, female wallets and bags are listed among prohibited items.

Sharp or ignition items

Pocket knives, weapons, nail clippers/files, matches and lighters are prohibited.

Writing materials

Pens, pencils, paper and pictures are not allowed inside visitation.

Tobacco items

Tobacco-related items are prohibited.

No unattended property

The Sheriff says items may not be left unattended in the lobby.

Conduct rule: Abusive language, obscenities or inappropriate behavior can immediately end the visit. The inmate and visitor must remain fully clothed.
Schedule additional visit First visit: 828-250-4610 Front desk: 828-250-4557
Remote visitation

Buncombe County video visitation through iWebVisit

The Sheriff’s detention page directs users to iWebVisit for inmate visitation accounts and additional visit scheduling.

Confirm the inmate is still housed in Buncombe County Search the current detainee list again immediately before scheduling.
Create an iWebVisit account Register with accurate visitor information and complete required identity/account steps.
Select Buncombe County Detention Facility Make sure the facility and inmate match before you schedule or pay.
Choose a live appointment The actual available time blocks displayed in iWebVisit control the final appointment.
Read the price before checkout Vendor fees can change; the live transaction page is the best place to confirm the current cost.
Prepare the device before the visit Test camera, microphone, browser and connection ahead of time.
Vendor support: Buncombe County’s older jail-resources page listed 1-800-729-8355 for inmate video visitation and phone-time support. For account or technical problems, use the vendor’s support rather than the Clerk of Court.
Open iWebVisit
Commissary funds

How to send money to a Buncombe County inmate

Buncombe County’s jail-resources information identifies two primary ways to fund an inmate commissary account: InmateCanteen.com and the kiosk in the detention facility’s main lobby.

Online deposit

Use InmateCanteen to select the correct facility and inmate and fund the detainee’s commissary account.

Lobby kiosk

A deposit kiosk is located in the main lobby of the Buncombe County Detention Facility.

What inmates can buy from commissary

Buncombe County describes commissary as the inmate store for approved health and comfort items. Published examples include:

Approved food and crackers
Sodas and comfort items
Writing materials
Additional personal items
Approved over-the-counter items such as aspirin
Other products listed in the live commissary catalog

Safe deposit workflow

Search the detainee first Make sure the person is still housed at Buncombe County.
Use the correct detainee identity Do not guess an ID or select a similar name.
Review deposit limits and fees Vendor limits and transaction fees may change.
Save the confirmation Keep the amount, receipt number, inmate identity and transaction date.
Use vendor support if the payment fails Buncombe County specifically tells users to contact third-party vendor support for technical problems.
Inmate deposit customer service

Phone: 1-866-933-6386

Deposit through InmateCanteen
TextBehind mail

Buncombe County inmate mail address and rules

Buncombe County no longer accepts ordinary non-privileged family-and-friend postal mail directly at the jail. Personal mail is processed through TextBehind.

Physical family/friend mail address
Inmate’s Full Name – Inmate ID Number
Buncombe County Detention Facility, NORTH CAROLINA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Do not abbreviate the facility/state information: Buncombe County’s current Sheriff page instructs senders to use the inmate’s full name, inmate ID, complete correctional institution name and state.

The envelope must include

Sender’s complete first and last name
Sender’s complete return address
Offender’s complete first and last name
Offender/inmate ID number
Full correctional institution name
State written without abbreviation when directed
Missing information can cause rejection: Buncombe County’s detailed TextBehind instructions warn that mail lacking the required sender or offender information may be rejected without being opened.

Electronic TextBehind mail

Family and friends may also use TextBehind online or its mobile app to send electronic letters, greeting cards, approved photos and children’s drawings. The jail receives approved content in printed form.

Do not put these into TextBehind personal mail

Legal mail

TextBehind is not the route for privileged attorney correspondence.

Money orders/checks

TextBehind’s mail-processing route does not accept money orders or personal checks.

Gift cards/cash

Do not place gift cards or cash in personal inmate mail.

Amazon package change: The Sheriff’s current detention page states that the Buncombe County Detention Center no longer accepts books or packages from Amazon.
Use TextBehind
Inmate calls

Buncombe County inmate phone calls through PayTel

The Sheriff’s current detention page directs users to PayTel for inmate phone time.

Calls are not collect

Buncombe County states that inmates do not place traditional collect calls.

Account or inmate funds needed

You need an account associated with the receiving number or funds available for approved calling.

Calls depend on housing-unit free time

Inmates may use phones during free periods available to their assigned housing unit.

If you cannot receive an inmate call

No PayTel account Set up the outside phone/account relationship required by the service.
Number is blocked Use PayTel support to check number restrictions or account status.
Inmate was just booked Intake and housing placement can delay access to routine phone periods.
Calls suddenly stopped Transfer, court movement, discipline, lockdown, medical care or housing changes can interrupt access.
Purchase/manage PayTel phone time

Property: Buncombe County does not routinely accept extra items

The detention facility states that it does not routinely accept property for inmates. The jail provides additional clothing and personal necessities, and families can fund commissary for approved additional items.

Do not drive to the jail with clothes or personal property without calling first. Routine drop-off is not the normal procedure.
Better approach: Confirm whether the need can be met through commissary or jail-issued property before attempting an outside delivery.
Court routing

Find a Buncombe County inmate’s court date and criminal case

Buncombe County belongs to North Carolina Judicial District 40. The official courthouse is at 60 Court Plaza, Asheville.

Buncombe County Courthouse
60 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801

Main / Clerk: 828-259-3400

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Criminal justice contacts

Criminal Magistrate: 828-250-4690

District Attorney: 828-259-3410

Public Defender: 828-259-3423

How to connect the jail record to the court case

Copy the detainee’s exact booking name The court may use the formal legal name rather than a nickname.
Open North Carolina court-date search Search by defendant name and select Buncombe County.
Match the case Compare charge, case number and court level with the jail information.
Check District vs Superior Court Misdemeanor and early felony proceedings generally begin in District Court; qualifying felony matters move into Superior Court.
Recheck near the hearing Buncombe County publishes local criminal calendars, but individual settings may change.
Courthouse arrival tip: Buncombe County advises people attending court to arrive about 30 minutes before the scheduled session. Everyone entering passes through security screening and metal detectors.
Parking: Paid parking is available in the Buncombe County parking deck across from the courthouse at 164 College Street.
Find NC court date Buncombe court hub
Appointed counsel

Buncombe County Public Defender contact

Defender District 40 – Buncombe County
Buncombe County Courthouse
60 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: 828-259-3423

Fax: 828-259-3424

North Carolina Indigent Defense Services currently lists Samuel A. Snead as Chief Public Defender for Defender District 40.

Have the defendant’s full legal name
Have the case number if known
Know whether the defendant is still in jail
Know the next court date if available
Legal advice belongs with counsel: Detention officers and inmate-service vendors can explain jail procedures, but they cannot advise a defendant how to plead, challenge evidence, seek dismissal or modify a bond.
Safety and PREA

Medical concerns, sexual-safety reporting and PREA

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office states that the detention facility has zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment and accepts detainee, staff, anonymous and third-party reports.

Ways a detainee can report

Tell the PREA Coordinator

A detainee may directly notify the facility PREA Coordinator.

Tell staff or medical personnel

Reports can be made to BCSO employees, volunteers or medical staff.

Use the tablet

The Sheriff lists the detainee tablet as another internal reporting method.

Family or third-party PREA report

Buncombe Detention PREA Coordinator

Phone: 828-250-4513

Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

c/o PREA Coordinator
20 Davidson Drive
Asheville, NC 28801
Our VOICE crisis support
35 Woodfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801

24-hour crisis line: 828-255-7576

Third-party reports are accepted: Family members, friends, attorneys or trusted people may make a report on behalf of a detainee. Anonymous reports are also accepted.

Urgent medical concern

Call script “I need to report an urgent medical or mental-health concern for [full name], detainee ID [number]. The issue is [brief factual description]. Please tell me how this information should be routed to detention medical staff.”
Do not bring medication to the lobby expecting direct delivery. Contact detention first and ask how medical staff verify an existing prescription or urgent treatment need.
Local support after jail

Buncombe County Jail Diversion and Re-Entry Services

Buncombe County operates local programs specifically intended to reduce unnecessary incarceration, connect people with treatment and support transition back into the community.

Jail Diversion & Re-Entry Services
60 Davidson Drive
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: 828-250-4587

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

JUST Program

Justice United in Support of Treatment is a post-booking diversion program serving some people with serious and persistent mental-health disorders whose untreated needs contributed to criminal-justice involvement.

Familiar Faces / FUSE

This collaborative program helps some people with repeated detention bookings connect with housing, health and community support services.

Why this matters for families: A person with recurring jail bookings, serious mental illness or unstable housing may need more than bond money. Buncombe County has a dedicated local team for treatment linkage and re-entry planning.

Release or transfer: what to do when the detainee disappears from the roster

Bond/release order was issued Confirm that the detention facility has completed physical release processing.
The detainee record is gone Call 828-250-4550 to determine whether the person released or transferred.
The case remains active Continue following NC Courts even after the person leaves the jail.
Transferred to state prison Switch from county detention resources to the North Carolina state offender/prison system.
Transferred to another county Use the receiving county sheriff’s inmate search, mail, phone and visitation rules.
Federal hold or transfer The receiving federal agency or institution may become the controlling source for custody and release information.
Do not schedule pickup based on an estimate from a third-party website. Buncombe County processes releases around the clock, but actual release timing depends on judicial instructions and detention processing.

Victim safety and custody notifications

Buncombe County explains that victims have rights to information and notification under North Carolina law. If a person has safety concerns connected with an offender’s custody status, they should maintain direct contact with the relevant law-enforcement and prosecutorial offices.

Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office

Main: 828-250-4503

If an arrest has occurred in a victim’s case and expected notification has not been received, the Sheriff publishes this number for follow-up.

District Attorney

Phone: 828-259-3410

The District Attorney’s Office is the prosecution-side contact for an active criminal case.

Threat or emergency: If a victim receives a threat or faces immediate danger, contact law enforcement and the prosecutor assigned to the case. Use 911 for emergencies.
Historical records

Current detainee search vs arrest report vs public-record request

Choose the record source that matches the question
You need Best source Why
Current jail status Detainee Search Designed for people presently in Buncombe County detention.
Incident or arrest report Police to Citizen The Sheriff directs arrest/incident report users to P2C.
Current criminal court case NC Courts Court records show case progression rather than housing status.
Specific Sheriff’s public record BCSO Public Information Officer A written public-record request can identify a specific existing document.
Buncombe-only criminal background check City-County Division of Identification The Sheriff publishes a local background-check process covering Buncombe County court cases.

Sheriff public-record request requirements

The Sheriff’s Public Information Office asks written requesters to provide:

Requester’s name and address
Telephone number and/or email when available
Complete description of the requested record
Useful date range
Name, incident number or booking identifier when known
Specific existing record rather than a request for new analysis
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer
60 Court Plaza, 4th Floor
Asheville, NC 28801

PIO phone: 828-250-4414

Local background check: Buncombe County’s Sheriff’s information states that its City-County Division of Identification provides a Buncombe County court-case criminal background check for a listed $5 fee with a stated 24-hour processing period. Verify the current fee before traveling.

Local Buncombe County jail tips that prevent common mistakes

Use the newest visit schedule

The new Sheriff site lists Tuesday/Thursday. Do not rely on the older Monday-Saturday schedule still visible elsewhere.

Book visits 24 hours ahead

Showing up without an appointment does not satisfy the current rule.

First visit is different

First-time visits can be arranged through the detention front desk; later scheduling can be handled online.

One adult + one child

The Sheriff’s visitation rule limits the visit composition accordingly.

Do not carry your phone inside

Cell phones and recording devices are prohibited during facility visitation.

Use TextBehind for family mail

Ordinary personal letters no longer go directly to 20 Davidson Drive.

No Amazon books/packages

The current Sheriff page explicitly says Amazon books and packages are no longer accepted.

Calls use PayTel

The current Sheriff page now directs inmate phone-time users to PayTel.

Commissary uses InmateCanteen

Use the vendor or lobby kiosk; do not mail cash through TextBehind.

Sheriff cannot lower bond

Bond modification belongs to a judicial official.

Court and jail are separate

A person can be released from 20 Davidson Drive while still having an active case at 60 Court Plaza.

Re-entry office is nearby

Buncombe’s Jail Diversion & Re-Entry Services is at 60 Davidson Drive, useful for qualifying treatment and support needs.

Buncombe County Detention Facility map and arrival checklist

Buncombe County Detention Facility
20 Davidson Drive
Asheville, NC 28801

Phone: 828-250-4550

Buncombe County Courthouse
60 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801

Clerk: 828-259-3400

Refresh the detainee search before leaving
Confirm your visit appointment
Bring valid photo identification
Leave prohibited bags, phones and sharp items elsewhere
Know whether you need 20 Davidson Drive or 60 Court Plaza
Call before attempting property or medication drop-off
Confirm release before arranging pickup
For court, allow time for parking and security screening

Live official actions: only leave this page when necessary

The core procedures are explained above. These external systems are mainly needed for live searches, scheduling, payments, communication accounts and court records.

Buncombe County final-action portals
Task Official/provider system Have ready
Search current detainee Buncombe Police to Citizen Legal name and identifying information.
Schedule inmate visit iWebVisit Visitor ID/account and correct inmate.
Deposit commissary funds InmateCanteen Correct detainee and account details.
Send personal mail TextBehind Full inmate name, ID and facility name.
Purchase phone time PayTel Phone/account and correct facility.
Find court date NC Judicial Branch Defendant’s legal name, county and case information.
Detainee search iWebVisit InmateCanteen TextBehind PayTel NC Court Dates
Verified for 2026 publication: This guide uses the current Buncombe County Sheriff’s 2026 detention site for facility capacity, administrator, current visitation schedule, phone/mail vendor and PREA information; Buncombe County government for Pretrial Services, re-entry and records guidance; and the North Carolina Judicial Branch/Indigent Defense Services for courthouse, court and public-defender contacts. Live custody, schedules, prices, staffing and vendor terms can change.

Buncombe County Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Buncombe County Jail?

Use the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Detainee Search through Police to Citizen. Search the person’s legal name, open the correct custody record and save the detainee ID, booking details, charges and available bond information.

What is the Buncombe County Detention Facility phone number?

The current detention contact is 828-250-4550. First-time visitation questions may also be handled at 828-250-4610 or 828-250-4557.

Where is Buncombe County Jail located?

The Buncombe County Detention Facility is at 20 Davidson Drive, Asheville, NC 28801. The county Magistrate’s Office is also located at 20 Davidson Drive.

What are the current Buncombe County Jail visitation hours?

The Sheriff’s newer detention page currently lists on-site visits Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00–10:30 a.m. and 6:45–7:45 p.m. Visits are 20-minute intervals and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

How do I schedule a Buncombe County inmate visit?

First-time visits can be arranged through the detention front desk at 828-250-4610 or 828-250-4557. Additional visits can be scheduled through iWebVisit.

How do I send money to a Buncombe County inmate?

Use InmateCanteen.com or the deposit kiosk in the detention facility’s main lobby. Buncombe County lists inmate-deposit customer support at 1-866-933-6386.

What is the Buncombe County inmate mailing address?

Ordinary family mail goes through TextBehind: inmate full name and ID, Buncombe County Detention Facility, NORTH CAROLINA, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Include the sender’s full name and complete return address.

How do inmate phone calls work?

The Sheriff’s current detention page directs families to PayTel. Calls are not collect, and inmates generally use phones during available free time in their assigned housing unit.

Can the Sheriff reduce an inmate’s bond?

No. Buncombe County states that only a judicial official can set or modify bail. Detention staff cannot lower a secured bond.

How do I find a Buncombe County inmate’s court date?

Use the North Carolina Judicial Branch court-date search and select Buncombe County. The courthouse is at 60 Court Plaza in Asheville. The Clerk’s main number is 828-259-3400.

Independent information and presumption-of-innocence notice: This website is not the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Buncombe County government, North Carolina Judicial Branch, iWebVisit, InmateCanteen, TextBehind, PayTel or a live jail database. Custody, charges, bond, housing, court dates, visitation and release information can change. An arrest or criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Always verify identity and current official information before sending money, traveling, publishing accusations or making decisions that affect another person’s rights.

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