You can call the 190-bed Columbus County Detention Center 24 hours a day for inmate information at 910-640-6628.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Columbus County Detention Center at 910-640-6628 for assistance.
Phone: 910-640-6628
Physical Address:
805 Washington Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbus County Detention Center
PO Box 280
Whiteville, NC 28472
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbus County Detention Center
PO Box 280
Whiteville, NC 28472
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Columbus 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 910-640-6628 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 Columbus County.
Columbus County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Columbus County Detention Center maintains an average of 190 offenders in custody on any given day. The Columbus 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 Columbus County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,800 offenders.
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The 190-bed Columbus County Detention Center houses all of the offenders who are arrested on a misdemeanor or a felony throughout Columbus County and they remain at the location until their trial or during their sentence.
Several services are provided for all inmates including healthy meals, recreation time, activities, mental health services, medical care, along with access to a commissary that can be used with funds deposited by family or friends who are not incarcerated at the lobby kiosk.
Family or friends may also send and receive mail to inmates through the post office to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbus County Detention Center
PO Box 280
Whiteville, NC 28472
... and it will not be accepted any other way. All mail is scanned and delivered, and will be checked for contraband upon arrival.
Clothing for court and any prescription medication can be taken to the jail and will be provided to the inmate as required.
Outgoing calls are accessible during dayroom hours and inmates will be able to call friends or family but not receive incoming calls.
Visits are provided once each week for 20 minutes, and only visitors on the approved visitation list created by the inmate will be permitted. Visiting days depend upon the last name of the inmate, A-F on Mondays, G-L on Tuesday, M-R on Wednesday, S-Z on Thursday, with visits being 3pm-5pm or 7pm-9pm.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Columbus County Detention Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Columbus County Detention Center include:
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Columbus County Detention Center at 910-640-6628.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Columbus County Detention Center in Whiteville for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 910-640-6628.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Columbus County, North Carolina, visit the Columbus County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Columbus County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
805 Washington Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
910-640-6628
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 910-640-6628 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY Last Name A-F |
3:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY Last Name G-L |
3:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY Last Name M-R |
3:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY Last Name S-Z |
3:00PM - 5:00PM 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Columbus County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Columbus County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbus County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-640-6628 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Columbus County Detention Center?
805 Washington Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
910-640-6628
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbus County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-640-6628 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Columbus County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Columbus County Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Columbus County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Columbus County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbus County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-640-6628 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Columbus County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Columbus County follow these instructions:
Columbus County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Columbus County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Columbus County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits 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 Columbus County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-640-6628 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Columbus County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Columbus County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Columbus 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#
Columbus County Detention Center
PO Box 280
Whiteville, NC 28472
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbus County Detention Center
PO Box 280
Whiteville, NC 28472
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Columbus County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Columbus County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbus County Detention Center
PO Box 280
Whiteville, NC 28472
Postcards
Check the Columbus County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Columbus County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbus County Detention Center
PO Box 280
Whiteville, NC 28472
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbus County Detention Center
PO Box 280
Whiteville, NC 28472
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Columbus County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Columbus County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbus County Detention Center
PO Box 280
Whiteville, NC 28472
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbus County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-640-6628 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Columbus County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Columbus County Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbus County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-640-6628 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbus County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
The Columbus County Detention Center contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Columbus County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Columbus County Detention Center.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Columbus County Detention Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
The Columbus County Detention Center contracts with Prodigy Telephone Solutions. Inmates have ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages.
Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Columbus County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Columbus County Detention Center.
Pay for Prodigy.
- Using a Kiosk at Columbus County Detention Center.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.
How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account
NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbus County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-640-6628 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Columbus County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbus County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 910-640-6628 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Columbus County?
