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Onslow County Bail Bond Information

Because Onslow County and North Carolina can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Onslow County Detention Center at 910-937-1470, 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 Onslow County Detention Center or the Onslow 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.

Onslow County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Onslow County Detention Center 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 Onslow County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center - Onslow County Detention Center
PO Box 650
Lebanon, MO 65536

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Onslow County Detention Center
717 Court Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540

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 Onslow County Detention Center 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 Onslow County Detention Center 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#
Onslow County Detention Center
717 Court Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Onslow County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Onslow County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your Onslow County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - [email protected]

For all Onslow County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Onslow County Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Onslow County inmate, do the following:

Onslow County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Onslow County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Onslow County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Onslow County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Onslow County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Onslow County Detention Center

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

• Register and/or log in.
  
• Select Onslow County Detention Center, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Onslow County.
• Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.

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

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

• Select North Carolina, then select Onslow County Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Onslow County.
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• Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Onslow County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Onslow County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Onslow County.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Onslow County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Onslow County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select North Carolina, then select Onslow County Detention Center, 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 Onslow County Detention Center.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Onslow County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Onslow County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Onslow County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Onslow County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Onslow County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Onslow County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.