Greensboro Detention Center COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Greensboro Detention Center

Address:
401 West Sycamore St.
Greensboro, NC 27401

Phone:

336-641-2700

New Visitation Policies in Greensboro Detention Center Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Greensboro Detention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 336-641-2700 for updates.

Video Visitation at Greensboro Detention Center

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Greensboro Detention Center, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 336-641-2700 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Guilford County, the state of North Carolina and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Greensboro Detention Center Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

Guilford County Bail Bond Information

Because Guilford County and North Carolina can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Greensboro Detention Center at 336-641-2700, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Greensboro Detention Center or the Guilford County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.


 

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Greensboro Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Guilford 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 Greensboro Detention Center directly at 336-641-2700 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 Greensboro Detention Center.


 

How to Email an Inmate at Greensboro Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Greensboro Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.


 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Guilford County

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

How inteleMESSAGE Works

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


 

How Do Inmates in Greensboro Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

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

For all the information regarding phone calls with Guilford County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Guilford County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Greensboro Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Guilford County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose North Carolina, then choose Greensboro 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 Greensboro Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Guilford County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Greensboro Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Guilford County.


 

How to visit an inmate in Guilford County North Carolina using Video Visitation or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit an inmate in Guilford County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Greensboro Detention Center uses a video visitation service called iWebVisit.com.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Guilford County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with iWebVisit.
  • Registering is free.
  • Next, select “Choose A Facility” and then select Greensboro Detention Center. This will become your “Default” facility each time you log in.
  • Next, Click “Schedule a Visit” and enter your inmate's name and inmate number.
  • Select either “Visit Now” or “Schedule Visit Later” and choose an available date and time.
  • After your visit payment is processed, you may begin visiting your inmate in Guilford County at your scheduled time. 

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit of an inmate in Guilford County?
Call iWebVisit support at 775-434-8748. They are available 7 Days a week (5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. EST)

For full instructions on all the benefits of using IC Solutions to visit a Guilford County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

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