Guilford County Juvenile Detention Center
Guilford County Juvenile Detention Center
Physical Address
15 Lockheed CourtGreensboro, NC 27409
Jail Phone Number
336-641-2600Guilford County Inmate Search: Your Next Steps After a Greensboro or High Point Arrest
Most adult arrests by deputies and city police in this area end at the Greensboro Detention Center, 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401. The High Point Detention Center, 507 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260, is the other jail. Further down, find steps for locating a person, reading the charge, and sorting out visiting days, letters, deposits and hearings.
First try the Sheriff's online jail list, entering a name. Watch for mugshots beside the results. A booking from the past hour can be missing, so try the search a second time later in the day.
Need word right away? Phone the Greensboro jail at 336-641-2700. Offer the legal name and birthday, then learn the person's location and bond. Getting out of jail is the subject of our bail page. Court dates are explained on the court page.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Where do I start searching the Guilford County jail list?
Either a phone or a computer works:
- Visit the Sheriff's jail list.
- Type the name. Start with all of it, then remove a part if no one shows up.
- Read the match with care. Should an ID or booking number appear, copy it, since it speeds up any phone call.
- Next, check the Sheriff's recent arrests list, which fits an arrest made within the last day or two.
If you are still stuck, staff at 336-641-2700 can search for you.
↑ Back to the question list2. I searched and found nobody. Why?
Gaps in the list are normal early on. The likely reasons:
- Paperwork is unfinished. Fresh arrests need time to be entered.
- They are already free. A magistrate may have picked a no-cash bond, or sent them home with a trusted adult, or someone may have paid the bond.
- They were moved. Guilford's two jails can send people back and forth.
- A different office has them. A neighboring county, a state agency or a federal agent may have made the arrest.
- The name was typed another way. Search with nicknames, middle names or earlier last names.
- They are under 18. A youth does not go into the adult list.
Phone Greensboro at 336-641-2700 or High Point at 336-641-7900.
↑ Back to the question list3. Which jail in Guilford County has my person?
Two adult jails belong to the Sheriff:
- Greensboro Detention Center, 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-641-2700. The larger of the two, built for 1,032 people. Most of them are waiting on a trial date. A few are serving sentences, and a few are federal or transfer inmates.
- High Point Detention Center, 507 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260, 336-641-7900. This one has 274 beds. Ask staff which people it houses.
Moves between the two are possible. Young people are held somewhere else, which the under-18 answer explains.
If officers made the arrest in a different county, that county's Sheriff keeps the person first. Look for its jail on JE's North Carolina jail list. After a prison term, the state takes the person.
↑ Back to the question list4. Will I see Guilford County mugshots in the search results?
Open the Sheriff's list and watch for a picture by the name. Mugshots (booking photos) show up only if the Sheriff chooses to put them online. When none appears, call the Sheriff's Office at 336-641-3694 and ask how to ask for one.
North Carolina statutes do not plainly make booking photos public. Even so, a handful of arrest details are public, such as the name, age and street address, the accusation, and where and when officers made the stop.
- For a photo ICE took, file a records request at the ICE records page.
- Federal arrest photos do not go to the public, apart from the rare one the U.S. Marshals Service releases in a manhunt.
5. Can something alert me if they walk out or get shipped elsewhere?
Yes. SAVAN/VINE costs nothing and sends word as soon as a person walks free from county or state custody, or ships to a new facility. Register on VINELink or dial 877-627-2826 at all hours. It can show where someone is held too.
A notice may arrive late, so keep opening the Sheriff's jail list, and phone the jail when minutes count.
↑ Back to the question list6. Can they be released, and how, after a Guilford County arrest?
A magistrate, working at any hour, usually sets the release terms right after booking. The Greensboro Magistrate's Office is at 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-412-7870. The High Point Magistrate's Office is at 505 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260, 336-822-6719.
- Choices: a bond with no cash due now. A release to a supervisor. A secured bond, paid with money, land or a bondsman's help. House arrest with an electronic monitor, but only alongside a secured bond.
- Judge-only cases: murder, rape and kidnapping, among others. After a domestic violence arrest, the jail may keep the person for 48 hours so a judge can act.
- Judge in 72 hours: a person not yet released must see a District Court judge, who may change the terms.
- Skipping court: expect the next bond to be at least twice the last, or at minimum $1,000 when none existed.
Call the jail to learn how bonds are paid. Bondsmen must hold a state license. A bondsman's fee is capped by law at 15 percent of the bond. It is gone for good once paid. Check a license at the bondsman lookup. Get more detail from our bail page, and see the rules for the whole state on this laws page.
↑ Back to the question list7. How will I learn the exact charges?
Begin with the state's eCourts case search. Once the court has a file, the site lists the charges and the hearing dates.
The Clerk of Superior Court holds each criminal file and answers at 336-412-7300. Offer the complete name and birth date. The Greensboro courthouse is at 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Prosecutors work from the District Attorney's office, reachable at 336-412-7600 in Greensboro and 336-822-6710 in High Point.
↑ Back to the question list8. Who defends them when the family cannot afford a lawyer?
Raise it at the first appearance before the judge. The person asks for an appointed attorney and completes the court's affidavit of indigency. The judge decides who gets help, and may bill the person later.
Defender District 24, 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-412-7777, is the public defender office for this area. A private attorney is another option for those who can pay.
↑ Back to the question list9. What days can visitors come to the jail?
Visits are held Tuesday through Friday, with no Monday visits. Register in advance at IWebVisit.com.
- Greensboro: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
- High Point: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
An in-person visit through the monitor costs nothing. For dress and ID questions, phone Greensboro at 336-641-2700 or High Point at 336-641-7900. Our visiting guide has more advice.
↑ Back to the question list10. Which way can money reach their account?
Choose a lobby kiosk (operated by IC Team3) or the website team3.inmatecanteen.com. Cash deposits stop at $300 per rolling seven days. Have the person's name and ID number in hand.
Our money guide lists the steps. Our commissary guide lists what the money can purchase. Skip cash in envelopes.
↑ Back to the question list11. What do I need for calls and tablet messages from the jail?
Pay Tel Communications provides the phones and tablet messaging. Visit paytel.com or call 800-729-8355 to start an account, and ask what calls and messages cost.
Calls may be recorded, so skip the particulars of the charge when you talk. For tips, open JE's phone call page and its page on email and texting.
↑ Back to the question list12. What address belongs on a letter to the person inside?
Everyday letters are sent to a post office box, not the jail's street door. On line two, write the full name and the ID number:
- Greensboro: Guilford County Detention - Greensboro, Inmate Name and ID, Facility ID 5083, PO Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419
- High Point: Guilford County Jail - High Point, Inmate Name and ID, Facility ID 5084, PO Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419
Legal mail uses the jail's street address. Call 336-641-2700 to learn what items are allowed. The mail guide adds common rules.
↑ Back to the question list13. How can their clothes and belongings be collected?
Belongings logged at booking remain in the jail's storage. Phone 336-641-2700 (Greensboro) or 336-641-7900 (High Point) about pickup. Ask who may come, which ID to show and what hours pickup runs. Items remain at the jail that held the person, so confirm which one.
↑ Back to the question list14. Who sees to a sick or injured person behind bars?
Call 336-641-2700 and ask for the health care unit. Share medicine names, doses and the doctor's phone. Their housing unit also has a sick-call form your loved one can fill in.
Dial 911 for a true emergency. Name a mental health crisis directly when you call.
↑ Back to the question list15. Might an open warrant exist, and who can confirm it?
The Sheriff's Office, 336-641-3694, and town police serve warrants. The Sheriff's criminal warrants page directs people to the Greensboro Magistrate's Office, 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401, or the High Point Magistrate's Office, 505 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260, in person. Cases also appear in the eCourts case search, or phone the criminal clerk at 336-412-7300. A lawyer should look at a warrant before the person acts on it. The issuing court is the office that can clear it. The clerk's office sits at 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401.
↑ Back to the question list16. Where do I learn the next Guilford County hearing date?
Two courthouses hold hearings:
- Greensboro: 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-412-7300.
- High Point: 505 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260, 336-822-6700.
Most misdemeanors and traffic tickets go to District Court, as does the first look at a felony. Superior Court takes over a felony trial after the grand jury indicts. The state's court dates search lists hearings, and the clerk can confirm them. Our court guide explains every stage.
↑ Back to the question list17. Could this be a federal case, and where do I look?
A federal charge is filed in the Middle District of North Carolina, with a courthouse in the L. Richardson Preyer Courthouse, 324 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401. Its clerk answers at 336-332-6000.
- A judge at the first federal hearing picks between custody and release before trial (18 U.S.C. 3142).
- Until trial, the U.S. Marshals Service has custody and sometimes uses a county jail. Call its Greensboro office at 324 W. Market St., Suite 234, Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-332-8700.
- The Federal Public Defender, 301 North Elm St., Suite 410, Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-333-5455, is there for those with no money.
- After sentencing, try the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.
18. ICE may want them. What happens then?
- The jail receives from ICE a detainer, which is Form I-247A, and a separate administrative warrant.
- Federal rule 8 CFR 287.7(d) lets the jail keep the person up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released. Since October 1, 2025, North Carolina law has a judge or magistrate order that hold if the person faces a criminal charge.
- At release, the official has to try to confirm citizenship on certain charges. If unsure, a two-hour federal check follows.
- Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator, with a full name and country of origin, or with an A-number.
No result in the locator? Call the jail at 336-641-2700 and ask whether ICE asked for a hold.
↑ Back to the question list19. Can the state prison system tell me where a person went?
Once a sentence to prison is handed down, the state's Department of Adult Correction takes custody, assesses the person and assigns a prison. The Offender Public Information search lets you look up a name or a state ID. Files begin in 1972. They deal with prison, probation and parole, not county jail stays. Call the department at 919-733-2126.
Certain short terms are served in a county jail instead. Visit and mail routines differ by prison. Our North Carolina prison guide lists them.
↑ Back to the question list20. Where does a teenager go once arrested?
Adult jails do not take minors. A youth in secure custody is placed at the Guilford County Juvenile Detention Center, 15 Lockheed Court, Greensboro, NC 27409, 336-641-2600.
A court hearing has to occur within five calendar days, and the youth cannot give it up. These cases belong to District Court and are kept confidential. Juvenile Court can give the next date at 336-412-7555. Greensboro's courthouse is at 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401.
↑ Back to the question list21. Who arrested them: Guilford County police or deputies?
Jail staff know which agency booked the person, so call 336-641-2700. Agencies working here:
- Guilford County Sheriff's Office, 401 W. Sycamore St., Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-641-3694. Deputies patrol outside town limits. The non-emergency number is 336-373-2222.
- Town and city police: Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Gibsonville, Oak Ridge and Summerfield. For a department's phone, start with the Sheriff's non-emergency line.
- Campus police: UNC Greensboro.
- State Highway Patrol, Troop D, 2527 East Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-334-5621. Its District D-II office in Greensboro serves the county at 336-256-2058.
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Guilford County criminal court in Greensboro and High Point
Crime cases run through District Court and Superior Court at two courthouses. One is at 201 South Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, and the other is at 505 East Green Drive, High Point, NC 27262. People arrested here are held at the Greensboro Detention Center, 201 South Edgeworth Street, Greensboro, NC 27401.
To see if someone is in custody, use the sheriff's inmate search. Our Inmate Lists page shares recent bookings, mugshots, and public defender contacts.
Court dates come from the Clerk of Superior Court. Call 336-412-7300 in Greensboro, or 336-822-6700 in High Point, and ask for the criminal side. Wondering about release? Open our bail page.
1. Where will the criminal case be heard?
When somebody is accused of a crime in Guilford County, the courtroom depends on the charge and stage of the case.
Courthouse locations and direct telephone numbers
- Guilford County Courthouse — Greensboro, 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401, 336-412-7300
- Guilford County Courthouse — High Point, 505 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27262, 336-822-6700
State court: The Guilford County District Court handles most misdemeanors and the opening felony hearings. The Guilford County Superior Court handles felony trials and appeals for a new trial from District Court.
Court notices may show a courtroom used for an initial hearing rather than the place of a later felony trial.
↑ Back to the question list2. What happens after an arrest and how does release work?
An arrest is not a conviction. The person is booked and brought before a magistrate, who can set release terms.
Release can involve a written promise to appear, an unsecured bond, a secured bond, or other conditions. A secured bond does not mean the person is already guilty. A judge may review release terms, and restrictions can include staying away from an alleged victim.
For certain arrests, extra review or holding rules apply. A person held in custody should be told the charges and brought before judicial officials under the applicable rules. A family member should keep the defendant’s full name, birth date and any case number handy when calling court staff.
↑ Back to the question list3. How are misdemeanor cases handled and punished?
A misdemeanor normally goes before a District Court judge, without a jury. The judge hears witnesses and decides guilt.
Important misdemeanor sentencing figures: North Carolina uses Classes A1, 1, 2, and 3. A1 ranges from 1–60 days at prior-conviction Level I to 1–150 days at Level III; Class 1 reaches 45, 45, or 120 days by level; Class 2 reaches 30, 45, or 60 days; Class 3 reaches 10, 15/20, or 20 days depending on the person’s prior convictions and permitted sentencing disposition.
The word “maximum” does not mean everyone goes to jail. Some combinations of class and prior record require or allow community punishment instead. Ordinary fine ceilings are $200 for Class 3 and $1,000 for Class 2, while Class A1 and Class 1 fines are generally left to the court unless a particular crime has its own rule (G.S. 15A-1340.23).
↑ Back to the question list4. How does a felony case move through the courts?
A person facing a felony will usually see a District Court judge before any Superior Court trial.
After a first appearance, a probable-cause hearing may be scheduled; an indictment can change whether a preliminary hearing is needed. In Superior Court, the parties exchange evidence, argue motions and may negotiate a plea. Someone pleading not guilty to a felony is entitled to a jury trial. The prosecutor must prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Class A through I felonies carry different sentencing possibilities. Prior-record points, offense class, aggravating or mitigating factors and the date of the crime can substantially change the lawful range. The court uses the structured-sentencing grid in G.S. 15A-1340.17, not a single fixed statewide number for all felonies.
↑ Back to the question list5. What happens with serious violent crimes?
Accusations such as murder, serious sexual assault and armed robbery carry far more serious consequences than routine misdemeanors. A Superior Court jury may hear the evidence, with appointed or retained defense counsel. In some cases there are special rules for bonds, mandatory minimums, and life imprisonment.
First-degree murder may be punished by life without parole or death under the statutes governing capital cases; other homicides have different classifications and punishments. Sentences for rape and robbery depend on the precise offense statute and any aggravating factors. A family should never rely on a broad label like “assault” to calculate a sentence.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do juvenile cases work?
A complaint involving a young person can follow juvenile delinquency procedures rather than the ordinary adult criminal docket. Youth hearings are generally in District Court, with different goals and privacy protections. For many delinquent acts the juvenile system has jurisdiction over offenses committed before age 16, while some 16- and 17-year-olds accused of specified lower-level conduct may also be handled there under the applicable statutes.
Intake staff may recommend diversion or formal proceedings. A juvenile can be placed under supervision, ordered into services, or in appropriate cases detained or committed. Serious charges may trigger special transfer rules. Parents or guardians should ask about counsel and the youth’s next hearing.
↑ Back to the question list7. How does North Carolina decide fines and sentences?
Here is the key to reading a North Carolina sentence: the judge first looks at the offense class, then the defendant’s prior convictions or prior-record points. The law limits both the length and the type of sentence. “Community” punishment may mean probation or conditions instead of immediate jail; “intermediate” punishment can be more restrictive; “active” punishment means incarceration.
For misdemeanors, examples of the longest grid terms are Class A1 up to 150 days, Class 1 up to 120, Class 2 up to 60 and Class 3 up to 20, for the applicable highest prior-conviction level. These are not automatic sentences. Fines: ordinarily Class 3 up to $200 and Class 2 up to $1,000; the usual statutory text leaves A1 and Class 1 fine amounts to the judge unless another law controls. For felonies, the North Carolina felony grid in G.S. 15A-1340.17 specifies the allowable minimum and maximum prison term according to class and prior-record level.
Some crimes have their own minimums, enhancements, restitution obligations, court costs, sex-offender requirements, or driving restrictions. The offense date matters because the legislature has updated the sentencing charts, including changes effective for crimes committed on or after December 1, 2025.
↑ Back to the question list8. Are there city courts or other local criminal courts?
North Carolina does not operate a separate municipal criminal-court system like some states. City police departments may arrest a person and city ordinances may lead to enforcement, but ordinary state criminal prosecutions go through District Court and Superior Court. Magistrates handle functions such as issuing warrants and setting release conditions.
This is why someone arrested by a city police officer in Guilford County generally receives a state-court case, not a separate “city criminal court” proceeding. A local police holding area is not the county courthouse.
↑ Back to the question list9. What if the charge is a federal crime?
Most crimes prosecuted by a county District Attorney remain in state court. A separate federal criminal case can arise from violating a federal statute, such as certain interstate fraud, trafficking offenses, federal firearm offenses, bank robbery involving a federally insured bank, or crimes on federal property. Not every serious state crime is automatically a federal crime.
Usual federal venue for Guilford County: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. Federal contact: Greensboro federal clerk, 336-332-6000. L. Richardson Preyer Federal Building and Courthouse, 324 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Federal magistrate judges handle initial appearances and detention hearings; federal prosecutors work for the U.S. Attorney. Federal felony cases generally involve a grand jury indictment unless properly waived. The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and federal statutes, not North Carolina’s state sentencing grid, govern federal sentences.
This is general court information, not legal advice. If the accused cannot afford an attorney, ask at the first appearance about appointed counsel.
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Guilford County County Jails
- Jail (Main): 336-641-2600
The Guilford County Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Guilford County: Archdale, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, McLeansville, Oak Ridge, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, Stokesdale, Summerfield and Whitsett.