To search for an inmate in the Lenoir County Jail, 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 252-559-6116 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 Lenoir County.

Lenoir County Jail Inmate Search

The Lenoir County Jail maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lenoir County Jail 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 Lenoir County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,500 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lenoir County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Lenoir County Jail in-person ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Lenoir County Jail
130 S. Queen Street
Kinston, NC 28501
252-559-6116

• Visits are 15 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 252-559-6116 and get your inmate's times.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 252-559-6116 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Lenoir County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

Lenoir County Jail
130 S. Queen Street
Kinston, NC 28501
252-559-6116

• First, you must register an account with iwebvisit, then add Lenoir County Jail, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Visiting an Inmate at the Lenoir County Jail

Lenoir County Jail 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 Lenoir County Jail 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 Lenoir County Jail

Lenoir County Jail 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 Lenoir County Jail 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 Lenoir County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-559-6116 for further assistance.

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

Lenoir County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

Lenoir County Jail
130 S. Queen Street
Kinston, NC 28501
252-559-6116

• First, you must register an account with iwebvisit, then add Lenoir County Jail, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lenoir County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-559-6116 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lenoir County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Lenoir County Jail, 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. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

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 Lenoir County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Lenoir County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select North Carolina, then select Lenoir County Jail, 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 Lenoir County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lenoir County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-559-6116 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lenoir County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Lenoir County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Register here,

• contact them online, or

• call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Lenoir 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 Lenoir County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-559-6116 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lenoir County Jail, and what can I send them?

Lenoir County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lenoir County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Lenoir County Jail 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#
Lenoir County Jail
P.O. Box 3289
Kinston, NC 28502

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lenoir County Jail
P.O. Box 3289
Kinston, NC 28502

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
The Lenoir County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lenoir County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lenoir County Jail
P.O. Box 3289
Kinston, NC 28502

Lenoir County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lenoir County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Lenoir County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lenoir County Jail
P.O. Box 3289
Kinston, NC 28502

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lenoir County Jail
P.O. Box 3289
Kinston, NC 28502

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
The Lenoir County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lenoir County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lenoir County Jail
P.O. Box 3289
Kinston, NC 28502

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lenoir County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-559-6116 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lenoir County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Lenoir County Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select North Carolina.
3. Select Lenoir County Jail.
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 Lenoir County Jail 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 Lenoir County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Lenoir County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select North Carolina, then select Lenoir County Jail, 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 Lenoir County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lenoir County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-559-6116 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lenoir County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lenoir County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-559-6116 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Lenoir County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Lenoir County Jail 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)
• Lenoir County Jail 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 Lenoir County Jail directly at 252-559-6116 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 Lenoir County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Lenoir 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 Lenoir County Jail directly at 252-559-6116 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 Lenoir County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lenoir County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-559-6116 for further assistance.

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