Haywood County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Haywood 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 828-452-6670 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 Haywood County.

Haywood County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Haywood County Detention Center maintains an average of 110 offenders in custody on any given day. The Haywood 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 Haywood County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,000 offenders.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Haywood County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Haywood County Detention Center in Waynesville, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 828-452-6670 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 828-452-6670 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Haywood County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Haywood County, North Carolina, visit the Haywood County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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

Haywood County Detention Center on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

1620 Brown Ave.
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-452-6670

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
• All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
• On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
• A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
• Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
• All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
• Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
• Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session. 
• Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
• Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
• An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
• Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.

Haywood County Detention Center Remote Inmate Video Visitation

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

Haywood County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
2. Register with Inmate Sales.
3. Find Haywood County Detention Center
4. Select 'New Purchase'
5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.

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

Haywood County Detention Center on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

1620 Brown Ave.
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-452-6670

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
• All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
• On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
• A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
• Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
• All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
• Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
• Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session. 
• Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
• Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
• An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
• Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.

Haywood County Detention Center Remote Inmate Video Visitation

• First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
  
• Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
• Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.

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

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Haywood County Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Haywood County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Haywood County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select North Carolina, then Haywood County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• NOTE: Haywood County Detention Center may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Haywood County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Haywood County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.

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

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

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

• Haywood County Detention Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
• Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Haywood County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Haywood County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Haywood County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.

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

Haywood County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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

Envelopes
The Haywood 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#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786

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

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Haywood 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 Haywood County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Haywood County Jail
1620 Brown Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786

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 Haywood County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.

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

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select North Carolina, then Haywood County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

5. Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Haywood County. 
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more. 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Haywood County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Haywood County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select North Carolina, then Haywood County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Haywood County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Haywood County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.

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

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

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

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select North Carolina, then select Haywood County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Haywood County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Haywood County Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Haywood County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Haywood County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-452-6670 for further assistance.

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