Greene County Detention Center

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Greene County Detention Center

Have a question about an inmate? The 96-bed Greene County Detention Center takes calls 24 hours a day at 252-747-4700.

People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought to this jail for booking and processing. If their charges require detention, they stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until a trial resolves their case.

To see who is locked up here, use the inmate search tool.

Inmates who get less than a year serve it at this jail. Inmates who get more than a year go to the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page shows you how to use the jail roster, get directions, and access inmate services, including visitation, account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for sending mail and messages. If you can’t find it online, call Greene County Detention Center at 252-747-4700.

Inmate Services

Phone: 252-747-4700

Physical Address:
 301 North Greene Street
Snow Hill, NC 28580

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Greene County Detention Center
Facility ID Number 5077
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Greene County Detention Center
301 North Greene Street
Snow Hill, NC 28580

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Greene County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Greene 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 252-747-4700 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 Greene County.

Greene County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Greene County Detention Center maintains an average of 96 offenders in custody on any given day. The Greene 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 Greene County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,920 offenders.

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About the Greene County Detention Center

Situated right in town, the 96 bed Greene County Detention Center and Greene County Sheriff Office share a building where all offenders, both misdemeanor and felony, are booked and held as they wait for their trial. With most inmates being in the jail for less than one year, short sentences may also be served here. In addition to the local offenders, other counties may access these services for their own inmates when they run out of space, and this program brings in a bit of money to support the programming that is in place.

Medical professionals are available to meet full medical needs of all inmates, meals are provided, mental health care is provided, and there are services in place to ensure that inmates may remain in contact with their friends and family members who are awaiting their release.

Mail is routed through a post office box so only letters and postcards are accepted, with both the correct mailing address and a return address easily visible on the envelope. Letters must be 10 pages or less, must have no additional markings or items on or in the envelope, no polaroids are permitted, but hand written or typed pages (and a photograph of appropriate content) is allowed.

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page. 

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Greene County Detention Center
Facility ID Number 5077
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419

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#
Greene County Detention Center
301 North Greene Street
Snow Hill, NC 28580

Outgoing phone calls can be made from the phone banks that are found in the housing units of the jail, and this allows for inmates to call their family, their friends, and their legal representation.

Visits are available by video on weekends only, with inmates last named A-J on Saturdays and K-Z on Sundays during the period of 1:00pm to 3:00pm only.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Greene County Detention Center?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Greene County Detention Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Greene County Detention Center:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 252-747-4700.

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Directions / Map to the Greene County Detention Center
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Greene County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Greene County Detention Center in Snow Hill for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Greene County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 252-747-4700 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 252-747-4700.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Greene County.
  • Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Greene County North Carolina, check out the Greene County Detention Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Greene County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

301 North Greene Street
Snow Hill, NC 28580
252-747-4700

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Register with Paytel for video visits and calls.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 252-747-4700 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 252-747-4700 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES  
SUN 1:00 - 3:00PM K - Z
SAT 1:00 - 3:00PM A - J

Visiting an Inmate at the Greene County Detention Center

Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County Detention Center

Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-747-4700 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-747-4700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County

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

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select North Carolina, then select Greene 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 Greene County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-747-4700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Greene 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 Greene County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-747-4700 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-747-4700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County

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

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select North Carolina, then select Greene 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 Greene County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-747-4700 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County

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

How inteleMESSAGE Works

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-747-4700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Greene 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)
  • Greene 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 Greene County Detention Center directly at 252-747-4700 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 Greene County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Greene 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 Greene County Detention Center directly at 252-747-4700 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 Greene County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Greene County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-747-4700 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Greene Wayne Wilson Lenoir Pitt
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