Alexander County Detention Center
Alexander County Detention Center
You can reach the 164-bed Alexander County Detention Center day or night at 828-632-0304 with questions about an inmate.
Everyone arrested in this county, whether for a misdemeanor or a felony, is brought to this facility for booking and processing. When the charges warrant it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial reaches a verdict.
See who is currently in custody by searching the roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates who are sentenced to less than one year serve their sentence here in the county. Those who get a longer sentence go to the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Everything you need to stay in contact is on this page, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate’s account, send mail, receive phone calls, use voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and order commissary.
The jail ID or booking number is worth saving, since it’s needed for mail and other services. If you can’t find it online, call Alexander County Detention Center at 828-632-0304.
Inmate Services
Phone
828-632-0304Mailing address (personal mail)
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 828-632-0304 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case information online, including the daily court dockets for Alexander County.
Alexander County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Alexander County Detention Center maintains an average of 164 offenders in custody on any given day. The Alexander County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Alexander County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,760 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHousing up to 164 inmates, both male and female, the Alexander County Detention Center falls under the responsibility of the Alexander County sheriff’s office and holds both misdemeanor and felony offenders as they wait for their trial or if they are sentenced to a short sentence under a year.
Both male and female offenders will be housed at this location though in different housing units, which are determined by their classification and assessment upon booking. This assessment also determined if there is a need for medical or mental health care immediately and will assist in preparing a plan for ongoing care as well as what programs and services are available that may help to rehabilitate each offender and assist in their reintegration into their society.
If you think someone you know may be incarcerated at this location, there is an online roster that is updated frequently, and staff are available to address any concerns and answer questions at 828-632-0304.
Visits are also provided as a way to boost mental health of both inmates and their families, and this helps to keep the Alexander County Detention Center safe for all inmates and staff. Visits are provided both onsite and remotely, and can be scheduled and accessed online. Each visitor must be registered and approved before they are able to schedule a visit, which must be done at least one full day in advance. One free 15 minute visit is provided onsite between 8am and 12pm, 1pm and 4pm, or 6pm and 10pm on Tuesday for A and B pods, Thursday for C and D pods, and Sundays for G pod.
Segregation inmates are only able to have visits as authorized by the staff directly.
Support for inmates is also provided through adding money to their commissary account to accommodate both necessities and some extras for recreational items, hygiene items, and clothing. Money can be added to this account either in the lobby at the kiosk, or online.
Phone calls can be accessed through an account online, and this will both allow inmates to pay for and access calls as well as add your number to their approved call list.
Mail, sent through the US Postal Service, can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
... though it must contain a full return address as well as the name and inmate ID number of the inmate it is for. They will be able to respond to mail with pick up- and drop off during the week. Mail will be scanned and delivered digitally to an inmates tablet or for them to access at a kiosk in the housing unit.
- Jail (Main): 828-632-0304
- Sheriff: 828-632-1111
The booking procedure at Alexander County Detention Center
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Alexander County Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Alexander County Detention Center includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 828-632-0304.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Alexander County
If someone has been booked at Alexander County Detention Center in Taylorsville, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 828-632-0304.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 828-632-0304 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Alexander County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Alexander County, North Carolina, visit the Alexander County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Alexander County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-632-0304
- Visits are 15 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Schedule inmate visits online.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
- Segregation Inmates by appointment only.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 828-632-0304 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 12:00PM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
G-POD |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 12:00PM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
A-POD B-POD |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 12:00PM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
C-POD D-POD |
Visiting an Inmate at the Alexander County Detention Center
Alexander County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
- To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
- After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
- At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
- If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
- You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
- Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
- Once the Alexander County Detention Center approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.
Visiting an Inmate at the Alexander County Detention Center
Alexander County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
- To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
- Then you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
- Then you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
- The Alexander County Detention Center requires you upload a copy of your ID and a selfie.
For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center?
Alexander County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
- To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
- After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
- At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
- If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
- You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
- Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
- Once the Alexander County Detention Center approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center?
How to Deposit Money Online for an inmate in Alexander County Detention Center
Alexander County Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will send the money to your inmate at Alexander County Detention Center.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to:
1. register,
2. add a credit or debit card, and then
3. locate your inmate, before you can even deposit funds.
Maximum Deposit - $300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
- $3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00
- $6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00
- $8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00
- $10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately send will be held as a credit on your account for future disbursement or spend.
For full instructions on how to deposit money to your inmate online, what the fees are, and how to save money doing it this way, check out our inmate money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center?
How Do Inmates in Alexander County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Alexander County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
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Register here,
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contact them online, or
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call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Alexander County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Alexander County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Alexander County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Alexander County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Alexander County Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Alexander County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Alexander County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Alexander County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Alexander County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Alexander County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alexander County Detention Center
91 Commercial Park Avenue
Taylorsville, NC 28681
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Alexander County Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at Alexander County Detention Center.
JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to: 1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate, before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc.
Here are the basic details of what they sell and their fees:
Commissary products that you can purchase -
Candy, Chips, Meats, Seafood, Writing supplies, Hygeneine Kits, Underwear. These are all in various pre-defined packs ranging in price from $11.00-$27.00. The shipping fee is an additional $4.95.
Maximum Deposit -
$300
Fee to Deposit Money using a credit or debit card -
$3.95 to deposit $10.00 - 25.00
$6.95 to deposit $25.01 - 100.00
$8.95 to deposit $100.01 - 200.00
$10.95 to deposit $200.01 to 300.00
Any money that you deposit and don't immediately spend will be held as a credit on your account for future purchases.
JailPackStore is the Alexander County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix or Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygeine products, Letter writing materials and Underwear items for sale on their website.
Here is a sample of what you can purchase for your inmate:
SNACKS
$19.75 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before tax $31.65
MAC'S Pack Caramel Corn 6oz - 1
Bud's Best Butterfinger Cookie 6oz - 1
Chex Mix - Cheddar 1.75oz - 1
Combos Buffalo Blue Cheese - 7oz -1
Creme Cookies 13oz - 1
White Cheddar Cheez-its 1.5oz - 2
Kar's Honey Roasted Peanuts 3.5oz - 1
Kar's Sweet and Salty Mix 2oz - 1
Snyder's Jalapeno Pretzel Pieces 2.25oz - 1
LETTER WRITING MATERIALS
$15.00 + $4.95 shipping + $3.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $23.90
Stamped Envelopes - 8
Glue Top Writing Pad 8.5x11 - 1
Friendship Greeting Cards w/Stamps – 2
HYGEINE ITEMS
$26.50 + $4.95 shipping + $6.95 fee to add money = Total cost to you before taxes $38.40
Degree Extreme Blast Deodorant - 1.7oz - 1
Colgate w/Baking Soda Toothpaste - 6.4oz - 1
Dove Sensitive Skin Soap - 4oz- 2
Suave Advanced Therapy Lotion - 10oz - 1
Garnier Shampoo - 13oz - 1
Axe Body Wash 16oz – 1
If you don't have a bank card and want to see if they will accept a money order for payment call JailPackStore at 800-822-9388. Their hours are Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM.
They are closed Saturday and Sunday.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Alexander County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Alexander County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Alexander County Detention Center uses McDaniel Supply Company for their inmate commissary.
- McDaniel Supply operates the JailPackStore website so you can order online using a credit or debit card. They will ship your order directly to your inmate at Alexander County Detention Center.
- JailPackStore has a very cumbersome website that requires you to: 1. register, 2. add a credit or debit card, and then 3. locate your inmate in Alexander County before you can even see their commissary products, prices, additional fees, etc.
NOTE: There will also be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Alexander County at any one time.
For all information, tips and a list and photos of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Alexander County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Alexander County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Alexander County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Alexander County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Alexander County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Alexander County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
- An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
- You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
- All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
- If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
- Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.
Cost to send messages
- The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
- For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
- For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
- There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Alexander County Detention Center for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Alexander County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Alexander County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Alexander County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
- Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
- When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Alexander County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Alexander County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Alexander County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Alexander County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Alexander County Detention Center for a small monthly fee.
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
- Phone Calls
- Messages (email / texts)
- Educational applications
- Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
- Alexander County Detention Center information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
- Legal research
- Medical requests
- Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)
Contact Paytel online, or call the Alexander County Detention Center directly at 828-632-0304 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Alexander County Detention Center
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Alexander County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
- Phone Calls
- Messages (email / texts)
- Educational applications and Entertainment
- Legal Research
- and much more!
Contact Paytel online, or call the Alexander County Detention Center directly at 828-632-0304 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Alexander County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alexander County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-632-0304 for further assistance.
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