Hertford County Detention Center
Hertford County Detention Center
The 92-bed Hertford County Detention Center answers inmate information calls at 252 358-7840 24 hours a day.
This is where the county brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, some are bonded out or released on their own recognizance, and some are held until their trial is resolved.
Use the inmate search tool to look through the roster of people who have been arrested and are still in custody.
After sentencing, those with less than a year to serve remain at the jail. Those with more than a year to serve are transferred to the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers information on the visitation schedule and rules, depositing funds, mailing letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Always save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which you may need for mail. If it isn’t online, call Hertford County Detention Center at 252 358-7840.
Inmate Services
Phone
252 358-7840Mailing address (personal mail)
Hertford County Detention Center
701 North Taylor Street
PO Box 176
Winton, NC 27986
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Hertford County Detention Center
701 North Taylor Street
PO Box 176
Winton, NC 27986
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hertford 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 252 358-7840 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 Hertford County.
Hertford County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Hertford County Detention Center maintains an average of 92 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hertford 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 Hertford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,840 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Hertford County Detention Center has a top capacity of 92 inmates, with 50 for the male cell blocks and 36 for the female, and 7 isolation cells, housing both felony and misdemeanor offenders for Hertford County.
Most inmates will remain under one year and any more serious offences or long sentences may be transferred to an alternative location.
For information regarding an inmate, their bond or charges, the jail can be contacted by calling 252 358-7840, and an inmate roster can be accessed online.
Visits occur twice a week. Male visitation is Thursday and Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm and female inmates are 4:00pm-5:00pm.
To send mail to an inmate it must be correctly addressed with a full return address and it must contain no contraband. Upon arrival mail is inspected for contraband which will be removed, and any money orders will be added to the account of the inmate and the amount will be reported to them.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Hertford County Detention Center
701 North Taylor Street
PO Box 176
Winton, NC 27986
Other ways to fund their account is in the lobby of the Hertford County Detention Center or to access the money portal online.
Phones are provided in each of the common areas and allow inmates to make outgoing calls, either collect or prepaid through commissary purchases or a phone account.
- Jail (Main): 252 358-7840
- Sheriff: 252 358-7800
How does the booking process work at Hertford County Detention Center?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Hertford County Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Hertford County Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 252 358-7840.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Hertford County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Hertford County Detention Center in Winton for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 252 358-7840 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 252 358-7840).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Hertford County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Hertford County, North Carolina, visit the Hertford County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Hertford County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
701 North Taylor Street
Winton, NC 27986
252 358-7840
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 252 358-7840 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 252 358-7840 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUN | 1:00PM-4:00PM | MALES |
| SUN | 4:00PM-5:00PM | FEMALES |
| THU | 1:00PM-4:00PM | MALES |
| THU | 4:00PM-5:00PM | FEMALES |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Hertford 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 Hertford County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hertford 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 Hertford 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: Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center?
How Do Inmates in Hertford County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Hertford 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 Hertford County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hertford County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Hertford County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
- The Hertford 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 Hertford 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 Hertford County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Hertford County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Hertford County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Hertford 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)
- Hertford 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 Hertford County Detention Center directly at 252 358-7840 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 Hertford County Detention Center
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Hertford 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 Hertford County Detention Center directly at 252 358-7840 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 Hertford County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hertford County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252 358-7840 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hertford County?
The Hertford County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Hertford County: Ahoskie, Como, Cofield, Colerain, Conway, Harrellsville, Murfreesboro, Severn and Winton.