Edgecombe County Detention Center
Edgecombe County Detention Center
The 255-bed Edgecombe County Detention Center provides inmate information 24 hours a day by phone at 252-641-7922.
People arrested in this county on misdemeanor or felony charges are brought here first for booking and processing. Those who aren’t immediately released stay in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial concludes.
Want to know if someone is here? Search the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
After sentencing, inmates with terms under one year stay at this jail, while inmates with longer terms are transferred to the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page tells you how to search the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Most communication services ask for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so keep it on hand. If it’s missing online, call Edgecombe County Detention Center at 252-641-7922.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Edgecombe 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 252-641-7922 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 Edgecombe County.
Edgecombe County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Edgecombe County Detention Center maintains an average of 255 offenders in custody on any given day. The Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,600 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHousing up to 255 inmates and completed in 1999, the Edgecombe County Detention Center also has an annex which is located inside the courthouse.
Edgecombe County Detention Center houses all inmates who are arrested for a misdemeanor or a felony throughout Edgecombe County and they will remain in the facility until they have had their trial or as they serve their sentence afterwards.
Three hot meals are provided each day, along with any medical care that is needed and mental health services including counseling.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 252-641-7922, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Edgecombe County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
A commissary account allows access to purchases from the commissary during business hours, where inmates can get access to hygiene supplies, additional clothing, and other items that are useful during any length of incarceration.
Inmates may access phones during daytime hours and make collect calls to their friends and family, along with access to video visits up to 6 times each day with each visit being 15 minutes in length. Visits are scheduled and accessed through a third party online service.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Edgecombe Detention Center
PO Box 219
Tarboro, NC 27886
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Edgecombe Detention Center
PO Box 219
Tarboro, NC 27886
- Jail (Main): 252-641-7922
- Sheriff: 252-641-7911
How does the booking process work at Edgecombe County Detention Center?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Edgecombe County Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Edgecombe County Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 252-641-7922.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Edgecombe County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Edgecombe County Detention Center in Tarboro for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 252-641-7922 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 252-641-7922).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Edgecombe County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, visit the Edgecombe County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Edgecombe County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Edgecombe County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
3005 Anaconda Road
Tarboro, NC 27886
252-641-7922
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed six 15-minute visits per week.
- You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
- A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
- Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Edgecombe County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 252-641-7922 for questions or appointments.
Visiting an Inmate at the Edgecombe County Detention Center
Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center
Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-641-7922 for further assistance.
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Edgecombe County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
3005 Anaconda Road
Tarboro, NC 27886
252-641-7922
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed six 15-minute visits per week.
- You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
- A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
- Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Edgecombe County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 252-641-7922 for questions or appointments.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Edgecombe County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-641-7922 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Edgecombe County Detention Center?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Edgecombe County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Edgecombe County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Edgecombe Detention Center
PO Box 219
Tarboro, NC 27886
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Edgecombe County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Edgecombe County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Edgecombe County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose North Carolina, then choose Edgecombe County Detention Center
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Edgecombe County Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Edgecombe County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Edgecombe County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Edgecombe County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-641-7922 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Edgecombe County Detention Center?
How Do Inmates in Edgecombe County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-641-7922 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Edgecombe County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Edgecombe County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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#
Edgecombe Detention Center
PO Box 219
Tarboro, NC 27886
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Edgecombe Detention Center
PO Box 219
Tarboro, NC 27886
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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Edgecombe Detention Center
PO Box 219
Tarboro, NC 27886
Edgecombe County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Edgecombe County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Edgecombe 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#
Edgecombe Detention Center
PO Box 219
Tarboro, NC 27886
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Edgecombe Detention Center
PO Box 219
Tarboro, NC 27886
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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Edgecombe Detention Center
PO Box 219
Tarboro, NC 27886
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Edgecombe County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-641-7922 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Edgecombe County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Edgecombe County Detention Center
Search for JailATM services for Edgecombe County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Edgecombe County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Edgecombe County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Edgecombe County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Edgecombe County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Edgecombe County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose North Carolina, then choose Edgecombe County Detention Center
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Edgecombe County Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Edgecombe County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Edgecombe County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Edgecombe County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Edgecombe County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-641-7922 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Edgecombe County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Edgecombe County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Edgecombe County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Edgecombe County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-641-7922 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Edgecombe County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Edgecombe 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)
- Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center directly at 252-641-7922 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center directly at 252-641-7922 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 Edgecombe County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Edgecombe County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-641-7922 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Edgecombe County Detention Center" is also known as Edgecombe County Jail & Detention Center, Edgecombe County Jail & Detention Center, North Carolina, Edgecombe.
