To search for an inmate in the Forsyth 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 336-917-7600 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 Forsyth County.

Forsyth County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Forsyth County Detention Center maintains an average of 1016 offenders in custody on any given day. The Forsyth 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 Forsyth County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 20,640 offenders.

How to handle bail after an arrest in Forsyth County

If someone has been booked at Forsyth County Detention Center in Winston-Salem, 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 336-917-7600.

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 336-917-7600 for the jail).
• Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County, North Carolina, visit the Forsyth County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Forsyth County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Forsyth County Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-917-7600

ATTORNEY VISITATION

• Anytime (7 days a week)
  8:00 am - 8:00 pm

CLERGY VISITATION

Eligibility and Approval
Three (3) of the four (4) elements of proof are required:

• Written documentation of a ministry license
• Written documentation of ordination
• Written documentation of a church ministry staff position
• Written documentation of representing a church/religious order

Additional Information
Ministers seeking further clarification about this privilege can contact:
Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries
307 Craft Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 759-0063

Visiting an Inmate at the Forsyth County Detention Center

Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center

Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Forsyth County Detention Center?

Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Forsyth County Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Forsyth County Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Forsyth County Detention Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Forsyth County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select North Carolina, then select Forsyth County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Forsyth County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Forsyth County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Forsyth County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Forsyth County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Forsyth County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Register here,

• contact them online, or

• call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Forsyth County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Forsyth County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Forsyth County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Forsyth 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 #
Durham County Detention Center, NC
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Forsyth County Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Forsyth County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Forsyth County Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Forsyth County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Durham County Detention Center, NC
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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 Forsyth County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Forsyth County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Forsyth County Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select North Carolina.
3. Select Forsyth County Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Forsyth County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Forsyth County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select North Carolina, then select Forsyth County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Forsyth County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Forsyth County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Forsyth County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Forsyth 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

1. The Forsyth County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
2. 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. 
3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Forsyth County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
5. 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.
6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

1. The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
2. For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
3. For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
4. There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Forsyth County Detention Center follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

• The Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Forsyth County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Forsyth County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Forsyth County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Forsyth 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)
• Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center directly at 336-917-7600 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 Forsyth County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Detention Center directly at 336-917-7600 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 Forsyth County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Forsyth County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 336-917-7600 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Forsyth County?

Forsyth County County Jails

Forsyth County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Forsyth County?