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The Mitchell County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the McDowell County Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the McDowell County Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the McDowell County Jail at 828-652-2236 to get it.
Phone: 828-652-2236
Physical Address:
Mitchell County Jail
Bakersville, NC
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McDowell County Jail
593 Spaulding Rd.
Marion, NC 28752
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
McDowell County Jail
593 Spaulding Rd.
Marion, NC 28752
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Mitchell 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 828-652-2236 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 Mitchell County.
Mitchell County Jail Inmate Search
The Mitchell County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Mitchell 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 Mitchell County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,500 offenders.
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The Mitchell County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the McDowell County Jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the McDowell County Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the McDowell County Jail at 828-652-2236 to get it.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Mitchell County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Mitchell County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 828-652-2236.
Once someone is booked at Mitchell County Jail in after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 828-652-2236 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Mitchell County, North Carolina, see the Mitchell County Jail Bail FAQ.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Mitchell County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Mitchell County?
This facility, known as "Mitchell County Jail" is also known as Mitchell County Jail & Sheriff, Mitchell County Jail & Sheriff , Mitchell County Jail & Sheriff , North Carolina, Mitchell.
The Mitchell County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Mitchell County: Bakersville, Buladean, Burnsville, Newdale, Spruce Pine and Twin Oaks.