The 106-bed Watauga County Detention Center has staff available around the clock to provide inmate information at 828-265-7614.
All people arrested in the county for a misdemeanor or felony are brought here for booking and processing. If their charges call for detention, they are held until they are released on bail, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
The facility’s current roster can be viewed using the inmate search tool.
If sentenced to less than one year, an inmate serves the time in this county. If sentenced to more than one year, the inmate is sent to the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains how to find an inmate on the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s booking number or jail ID on file for mail and communication. If it’s not online, call Watauga County Detention Center at 828-265-7614.
Phone: 828-265-7614
Physical Address:
184 Hodges Gap Road
Boone, NC 28607
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Watauga County Detention Center
184 Hodges Gap Road
Boone, NC 28607
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Watauga County Detention Center
184 Hodges Gap Road
Boone, NC 28607
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Watauga 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 828-265-7614 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 Watauga County.
Watauga County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Watauga County Detention Center maintains an average of 106 offenders in custody on any given day. The Watauga 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 Watauga County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,120 offenders.
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Housing both the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office and the 106-bed Watauga County Detention Center, this building with colored brick and concrete grey, is built to house both felony and misdemeanor arrests until the trial or for only short periods of a sentence.
To determine the status of an inmate the online database is updated frequently or you may call the staff at 828-265-7614.
Upon arrival inmates are booked and provided with a phone call to update family, friends, employers, or their attorney to make arrangements for bail or missed work. Those who are incarcerated will have access to necessary medical care and will be able to access mental health care.
Meals are provided three times each day, along with laundry, recreation time, social opportunities, and opportunities to continue communication with both friends and family who are not currently incarcerated.
Inmates will also receive support through deposits to their account for commissary and other uses. and they are able to access phones for prepaid or collect calls.
Visits are scheduled on Saturday 8:30am-5:40pm and Sunday 12:30pm-4:30pm, with specific times in those periods set for each housing unit. To determine the correct time and day for you to visit, contact Watauga County Detention Center at 828-265-7614.
Watauga County is located in western North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountain chain. The center is in Boone. The center was built in 1994 and can hold 106 inmates comfortably.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Watauga County Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Watauga County Detention Center:
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Watauga County Detention Center at 828-265-7614.
Once an individual is booked at Watauga County Detention Center in Boone, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 828-265-7614 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Watauga County, North Carolina, visit the Watauga County Detention Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Watauga County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
184 Hodges Gap Road
Boone, NC 28607
828-265-7614
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 828-265-7614 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 12:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. |
| SATURDAY | 8:30 A.M. to 5:40 P.M. |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Watauga County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-265-7614 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Watauga County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Watauga County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-265-7614 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Watauga County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Watauga 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.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Watauga 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 Watauga County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Watauga County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-265-7614 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Watauga County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Watauga County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Watauga 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 Watauga County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-265-7614 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Watauga 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 Watauga County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-265-7614 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga County.
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Watauga County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-265-7614 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Watauga County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Watauga County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Watauga County Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Watauga County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Watauga County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-265-7614 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Watauga 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 Watauga County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 828-265-7614 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Watauga County?
