Guilford County Inmate Inquiry: Find the Facility, ID, Bond and Next Court Step
Guilford County operates two adult detention centers—one in Greensboro and one in High Point. The same public inmate roster covers both facilities, but visitation periods, physical addresses, legal-mail instructions and lobby deposit access are not identical.
This guide explains the roster fields, recent-arrest search, booking process, first appearance, bond choices, visits, deposits, scanned mail, books, phone messaging, court dates, release planning and the exact next action for common family problems.
Greensboro and High Point detention centers.
The P2C inmate inquiry covers both locations.
Official information checked August 5, 2026.
Choose the search that matches the situation
Use Inmate Inquiry. It is the current roster and can show the holding facility, arrest information, primary charge and total bond displayed for the inmate.
Check Recent Arrests as well as Inmate Inquiry. A recent arrest entry and a completed current-custody entry are not always posted at the same moment.
Use the North Carolina court-date and eCourts services. The jail roster does not show every later filing, dismissal, plea, judgment or sentence.
How to search the Guilford County jail roster correctly
What a Guilford County inmate result tells you
| Field | What it means | What it does not prove | What to do next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | The name associated with the Sheriff’s custody record. | A matching name alone does not establish identity. | Compare age, inmate ID, arrest date and other identifiers. |
| Inmate ID | The unique detention-system identifier used for that inmate. | It does not explain the final court outcome. | Use it for mail, deposits, visits and facility calls. |
| Age, race and gender | Demographic information recorded in the custody system. | A demographic similarity is not enough to confirm identity. | Use these details only with stronger identifiers. |
| Height and weight | Physical descriptors associated with the roster entry. | Measurements can be approximate or change over time. | Use as supporting—not primary—identity evidence. |
| Arrest date | The date connected with the arrest shown in the roster. | It may not be the same as a court filing or offense date. | Use it to separate current and earlier custody events. |
| Booking agency | The law-enforcement agency associated with the booking. | The Sheriff may house a person arrested by another agency. | Request the police report from the arresting agency. |
| Holding facility | Greensboro Jail Central, High Point Jail or another displayed custody location. | The assignment is not permanent. | Use the correct Facility ID, legal-mail address and visit schedule. |
| Primary charge | The principal allegation highlighted by the roster. | It may not show every count or the charge later pursued in court. | Open the detailed record and check the court case. |
| Total bond amount | The total bond displayed by the roster at that time. | Payment may not cause release if another hold or condition exists. | Ask the jail or magistrate to confirm every charge and hold. |
| Court date | The next court event currently associated with the record. | Court dates can be continued, canceled or moved. | Verify it through the North Carolina court-date search. |
| Expected release | A projected or recorded release-related date when one is displayed. | It is not a guaranteed pickup time. | Confirm physical release with the facility. |
| Booking photo | A photograph associated with custody processing. | It is not proof of guilt or conviction. | Use only as one part of a multi-identifier check. |
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What happens after a Guilford County arrest?
Greensboro and High Point detention centers compared
Guilford County reports approximately 19,000 jail bookings per year and an average daily population exceeding 800 across both facilities. The same general policies apply, and inmates may be moved between locations.
| Detail | Greensboro Detention Center | High Point Detention Center |
|---|---|---|
| Physical address | 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401 | 507 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260 |
| Main phone | 336-641-2700 | 336-641-7900 |
| Fax | 336-641-2793 | 336-641-4137 |
| Facility ID for scanned mail | 5083 | 5084 |
| Rated or published capacity | Rated capacity of 1,032; county-published average daily population of about 690. | Bed space for 274 inmates. |
| Facility design | Podular direct-supervision facility occupied in 2012. | Direct-supervision “New Generation” facility opened in January 1990. |
| Typical population | Primarily pretrial detainees, with some sentenced, federal and transfer-awaiting inmates. | County detainees assigned under the Sheriff’s detention system. |
| Programs | Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, life skills, health-related programs and religious services. | Adult Basic Education, computer literacy, Toastmasters, AA/NA, life skills and religious services. |
How Guilford County bond and first appearance work
In North Carolina, a judge or magistrate sets pretrial-release conditions. Bond can be reviewed at later court hearings. The roster’s displayed amount is useful, but it is not a substitute for confirmation from the jail or judicial official.
Common release conditions
The defendant promises in writing to appear and comply with release conditions.
No money is paid in advance, but the amount may become owed if the defendant fails to comply.
Cash, approved property security or an authorized surety may be required.
The judge may impose supervision, electronic monitoring or another lawful release condition.
Guilford County Court Services screening
Published monitoring eligibility factors
- The defendant resides in Guilford County or a surrounding county.
- The defendant has a verifiable address and a means of contact.
- The defendant is in custody for a criminal offense.
- The defendant is not supervised by probation, parole or another court agency.
- The defendant is not identified as a validated gang member.
courtservices@guilfordcountync.gov
courtservices@guilfordcountync.gov
Guilford County visitation schedule and registration rules
| Housing or facility | Days | Available periods |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Detention Center | Tuesday through Friday | 8:30–10 a.m.; 2–3 p.m.; 7:30–9 p.m. |
| High Point Detention Center | Tuesday through Friday | 8:30–10 a.m.; 7:30–9 p.m. |
| Segregation housing | Wednesday and Thursday | Wednesday 9–10 a.m.; Thursday 7:30–9 p.m. |
After visitor registration, wait 24 hours before scheduling.
All later visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead.
Up to two per day, 20 minutes each.
Up to two per week at non-consecutive times, 20 minutes each.
Behavior and monitoring rules
How to send money to a Guilford County inmate
Use an IC Team3 kiosk at either detention center. A deposit can be credited to an inmate housed at either facility.
Use the IC Team3 Inmate Canteen service for the final electronic transaction.
Only certified or cashier’s checks and money orders are accepted by mail for an inmate account. Send them directly to the proper physical facility—not the scanned-mail PO box.
Lobby kiosk payment rules
| Facility | Published access | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | Lobby kiosk access is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | Confirm the inmate ID before beginning the transaction. |
| High Point | The county’s detention page lists Monday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m.–10 p.m. for the lobby kiosk. | The county mail-policy text also publishes weekday reception-area hours; call before traveling on a holiday or outside normal business periods. |
Guilford County inmate mailing addresses and rejection rules
Non-legal mail for both facilities goes to the same Greensboro post-office box, but the facility name and Facility ID must match the inmate’s current detention location.
Inmate Name, Inmate ID Number, Facility ID 5083
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Inmate Name, Inmate ID Number, Facility ID 5084
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Envelope and page requirements
What can be included in ordinary scanned mail?
- Written or typed pages that comply with facility content rules.
- Drawings no larger than 8 by 11 inches.
- Regular greeting cards without glitter, electronic components or added objects.
- Up to five photographs per mailing, each no larger than 5 by 7 inches.
- Reasonable internet printouts that are not indecent or excessive.
Items that can cause rejection or destruction
No glitter, glue, tape, stickers other than an address label, 3D elements, lights, music, animation, bookmarks or calendars.
No explicit sexual material, illegal activity, violence, drug or alcohol content, escape methods, weapons, threats or criminal planning.
Do not send legal mail, money, books, magazines, newspapers or packages to the scanned-mail processing center.
Do not apply lipstick, bodily substances, perfume or other material that makes correspondence unsanitary.
No newspaper clippings, pages torn from books or magazines, or posters.
Do not mail an original birth certificate, driver’s license, Social Security card, Green Card, irreplaceable photograph or valuable document.
Legal and privileged mail must go directly to the facility
Inmate Full Name, Inmate ID Number
201 S. Edgeworth St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Inmate Full Name, Inmate ID Number
507 E. Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260
How a released inmate can request scanned mail
What Guilford County inmates may receive
| Item | Published rule | Where it must go |
|---|---|---|
| Paperback books | Up to five books; no hardcover books. Must come directly from a publisher, internet distributor or book club and must satisfy security rules. | Send directly to the inmate’s physical detention facility. |
| Bookstore shipment | The county states that books ordered and shipped directly from bookstores are not accepted. | Use a qualifying publisher, internet distributor or book club. |
| Newspaper or magazine | A lawful subscription may be accepted when sent directly by the publisher and when it does not create a security risk. | Send directly to Greensboro or High Point—not the scanning center. |
| Newspaper clipping | Not accepted. | Do not mail. |
| Authorized clothing | Authorized clothing must be purchased through the inmate canteen. | Do not leave clothing in the public lobby. |
How Guilford County inmate communication works
Guilford County identifies Pay Tel Communications as the inmate communications provider.
Create and fund the appropriate Pay Tel account for available calls or communication services.
The inmate can send the first message to a valid cell number. The recipient receives a text link to establish an account and continue messaging.
Have the inmate’s name, inmate ID and current facility ready.
How to check the Guilford County criminal case after booking
Guilford County first appearance hearings are held each business day for defendants arrested since the previous session who remain in custody because they have not made bond.
What happens at first appearance?
How to verify a court date
| Courthouse | Address | Main phone | Clerk hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401 | 336-412-7300 | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. and 1:45–5 p.m., excluding Judicial Branch holidays. |
| High Point | 505 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27262 | 336-822-6700 | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. and 1:45–5 p.m., excluding Judicial Branch holidays. |
Guilford County re-entry and jail-diversion support
The Guilford County Re-entry Program assists currently incarcerated and formerly incarcerated Guilford County residents with transition planning. County-published re-entry services are free.
Connections to housing assistance and food-support resources.
Mental-health and substance-use treatment connections.
Job training, employment, GED and certification opportunities.
Family-support and child-care resource connections.
How an inmate requests help
Eligibility after release
- A person released from a Guilford County detention center is eligible for the program.
- The participant must be a Guilford County resident to receive services.
- There is no fixed recent-release cutoff; services may vary depending on how long ago the person was released.
- The county states that re-entry services are provided without charge.
Jail Diversion Program
The Sheriff’s Jail Diversion Program serves eligible non-violent detainees affected by serious mental illness or a co-occurring substance-use disorder. Published services include peer support, court liaison work, case management, family support, information and referrals.
GCRC@guilfordcountync.gov
505 E. Green Drive, Room 132
High Point, NC 27262
Jail roster, arrest report and court record are different
| Question | Correct record | Responsible source |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person in Guilford County custody? | Current inmate roster | Sheriff’s Inmate Inquiry |
| Was the person arrested recently? | Recent arrest entry | Sheriff’s Recent Arrests catalog |
| What allegedly happened? | Incident or arrest report | The arresting Sheriff, police or other law-enforcement agency |
| What is the current bond? | Roster, release order and court record | Detention center, magistrate or Clerk of Court |
| When is court? | Official court calendar | North Carolina Judicial Branch |
| Was the charge dismissed or resolved? | Criminal court case and disposition | Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court / eCourts |
| Did the person enter state prison? | State offender record | North Carolina Department of Adult Correction |
Guilford County jail and court contacts by problem
| Office | Contact | Use this contact for |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Detention Center |
336-641-2700 Fax: 336-641-2793 |
Current Greensboro custody, facility questions and confirmation before visiting. |
| High Point Detention Center |
336-641-7900 Fax: 336-641-4137 |
Current High Point custody, facility questions and confirmation before visiting. |
| Sheriff headquarters |
336-641-3694 Non-emergency: 336-373-2222 |
General Sheriff information and non-emergency law-enforcement routing. |
| Greensboro Clerk of Court | 336-412-7300 | Greensboro criminal case, docket, filing and courthouse questions. |
| High Point Clerk of Court | 336-822-6700 | High Point criminal case, docket, filing and courthouse questions. |
| Greensboro Magistrates | 336-412-7870 | Criminal warrant and magistrate-related questions. |
| High Point Magistrates | 336-822-6719 | High Point magistrate and release-process questions. |
| Court Services—Greensboro | 336-641-2660 | First appearance screening and court-ordered pretrial monitoring. |
| Court Services—High Point | 336-641-2674 | High Point first appearance and monitoring questions. |
| Pay Tel | 1-800-729-8355 | Friends-and-family inmate communication account support. |
Greensboro and High Point maps
What was extracted into this guide
Facility addresses, phones, capacities, transfer warning, visit periods, scheduling limits, kiosk rules, mail requirements and program information.
First appearance timing, hearing purpose, monitoring eligibility, courthouse contacts, magistrate numbers and North Carolina bond explanations.
Correct mail addresses, Facility IDs, deposit limit, scanned-mail retrieval, Pay Tel communication, books, publications and re-entry access.
Guilford County Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search the Guilford County Jail roster?
Use the Sheriff’s Police-to-Citizen Inmate Inquiry. Start with the legal last name, add the first name if necessary and avoid restrictive filters until too many results appear.
Does the roster include both detention centers?
Yes. The roster covers Greensboro and High Point. Check the displayed holding facility because inmates can be transferred between the two locations.
Why should I also check Recent Arrests?
Recent Arrests can help when an arrest occurred recently and the person has not yet appeared in the completed current-custody roster. A recent arrest entry does not guarantee that the person remains jailed.
What inmate number do I need for mail or deposits?
Use the inmate ID displayed in the official roster. Do not substitute a commissary PIN, court case number or arrest-report number.
What are the Greensboro visitation hours?
General Greensboro visitation is Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 to 10 a.m., 2 to 3 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m.
What are the High Point visitation hours?
General High Point visitation is Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m.
How do I send non-legal mail?
Use PO Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419. Include the correct facility name, inmate name, inmate ID and Facility ID 5083 for Greensboro or 5084 for High Point.
How much cash can I deposit at the kiosk?
Guilford County limits cash deposits through the IC Team3 lobby kiosks to $300 during any rolling seven-day period.
When is the first court appearance?
First appearances are held every business day for defendants arrested since the previous session who remain in custody because they have not made bond.
What should I do if the inmate disappears from the roster?
The person may have been released or transferred. Call the facility, check the court date and search North Carolina state custody when a transfer is possible.