Granville County Detention Center
Granville County Detention Center
The 126-bed Granville County Detention Center can be contacted at 919-693-3717 for inmate information at any time of day.
This is the county’s booking facility. Anyone arrested here on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought in for booking and processing, and may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial ends.
Use the inmate search tool to view a list of inmates currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve out their sentence in this county. Inmates sentenced to more are sent to the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find the visitation schedule and policies, plus how to put money on an inmate’s account, send mail, take phone calls from an inmate, leave voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post bail, and buy commissary.
Keep the jail ID or booking number somewhere safe. It’s required for many communication services. If it’s not online, call Granville County Detention Center at 919-693-3717.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Granville 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 919-693-3717 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 Granville County.
Granville County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Granville County Detention Center maintains an average of 126 offenders in custody on any given day. The Granville 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 Granville County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,320 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessSupporting all law enforcement agencies with their arrests in Granville County, the 126-bed Granville County Detention Center is the housing unit for all detention purposes. An inmate list is updated frequently online and questions may be directed to 919-693-3717.
The inmates are offenders arrested in Granville County that have recently been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.
Both male and female inmates will serve short sentences here after waiting for their trial, and they will be housed in separate housing pods along with other detainees that share similar charges, ages, gender, and other considerations. This is determined after booking at Granville County Detention Center, when an assessment is completed to consider old charges, current charges, past behavior during any prior incarcerations, and their current mental and physical health.
Questions about an inmate, visitation, bond, or other things may be directed to the facility at 919-693-3717.
Family and friends are encouraged to show support as this can reduce recidivism and help with both mental health and safety while also helping inmates to feel like they are still part of their community. This can be done through monetary support to inmate accounts either on-site at the ATM in the lobby or online.
Mail can also be sent and will be delivered to inmates:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Granville County Detention Center
P.O. Box 527
Oxford, NC 27565
It must have a full return address including the name of the sender, and it will be opened and inspected for contraband and other concerns before final delivery. Inmates may not receive any correspondence or contact with others who are incarcerated in other facilities.
Phones are present in common areas and may be funded for outgoing calls with the commissary account, or through the kiosk in the lobby.
Onsite visits are provided on Saturday and Sunday, A-L on Saturday and M-Z on Sunday, between 1:30pm and 4:30pm. Offsite visits are provided as well, during day room hours or free time.
- Jail (Main): 919-693-3717
The booking process explained for Granville County Detention Center
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Granville County Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Granville County Detention Center include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 919-693-3717.
What are the bail options in Granville County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Granville County Detention Center in Oxford for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 919-693-3717 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 919-693-3717.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Granville County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Granville County, North Carolina, see the Granville County Detention Center Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Granville County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Granville County Detention Center Inmate on-site Visitation
525 New Commerce Drive
Oxford, NC 27565
919-693-3717
- First, you must register with Paytel Communications.
- This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
- Once you do this, you can choose Granville County Detention Center, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| LAST NAME | DAY | TIMES |
| A-L | SAT | 1:30-4:30PM |
| M-Z | SUN | 1:30-4:30PM |
Granville County Detention Center Inmate Remote Video Visitation
525 New Commerce Drive
Oxford, NC 27565
919-693-3717
- First, you must register with Paytel Communications.
- This requires uploaded a recent photo and a copy of your valid, government issued photo ID.
- Once you do this, you can choose Granville County Detention Center, choose your inmate and then schedule a time.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
Visiting an Inmate at the Granville County Detention Center
Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center
Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-693-3717 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Granville County Detention Center?
Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-693-3717 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Granville County Detention Center?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Granville County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select North Carolina, then select Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Granville County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-693-3717 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Granville County Detention Center?
How Do Inmates in Granville County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-693-3717 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Granville County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Granville County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Granville 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 Granville 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#
Granville County Detention Center
P.O. Box 527
Oxford, NC 27565
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Granville County Detention Center
P.O. Box 527
Oxford, NC 27565
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 Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Granville County Detention Center
P.O. Box 527
Oxford, NC 27565
Granville County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Granville County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Granville 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#
Granville County Detention Center
P.O. Box 527
Oxford, NC 27565
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Granville County Detention Center
P.O. Box 527
Oxford, NC 27565
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 Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Granville County Detention Center
P.O. Box 527
Oxford, NC 27565
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Granville County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-693-3717 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Granville County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Granville County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select North Carolina, then select Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Granville County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-693-3717 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Granville County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Granville County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Granville 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 Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Granville County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Granville County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-693-3717 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Granville County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Granville 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)
- Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center directly at 919-693-3717 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 Granville County Detention Center
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Granville 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 Granville County Detention Center directly at 919-693-3717 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 Granville County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Granville County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-693-3717 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Granville County Detention Center" is also known as Granville County Jail & Sheriff, Granville County Jail & Sheriff , Granville County Jail & Sheriff , North Carolina, Granville.
The Granville County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Granville County: Butner, Creedmoor, Franklinton, Stem, Stovall, Timberlake, Wilton and Oxford.