Camden County Jail

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Camden County Jail

The Camden County Jail is CLOSED.

For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 252-335-5046.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Camden County Jail at 252-335-5046 for assistance.

Phone: 252-335-5046

Physical Address:
117 North NC 343
Camden, NC 27921

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Albemarle District Jail
210 Executive Drive South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Albemarle District Jail
210 Executive Drive South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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How Do You Find Someone in the Camden County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Camden 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 252-335-5046 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 Camden County.

Camden County Jail Inmate Search

The Camden County Jail maintains an average of 36 offenders in custody on any given day. The Camden 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 Camden County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,680 offenders.

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About the Camden County Jail

The 36-bed Camden County Jail is now CLOSED. All inmates are housed at the Albermarle District Jail in Elizabeth City.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Camden County Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Camden County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Camden County Jail include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 252-335-5046.

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Directions / Map to the Camden County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Camden County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Camden County Jail in Camden for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 252-335-5046 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Camden County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Camden County, North Carolina, see the Camden County Jail Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Camden County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

117 North NC 343
Camden, NC 27921
252-335-5046

  • 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 252-335-5046 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • 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 252-335-5046 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Camden County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-335-5046 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Camden County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-335-5046 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Camden County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-335-5046 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Camden County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-335-5046 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Camden County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Camden 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 Camden 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 #
Albemarle District Jail
210 Executive Drive South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Albemarle District Jail
210 Executive Drive South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Camden County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Camden County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
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 #
Albemarle District Jail
210 Executive Drive South
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Camden County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-335-5046 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Camden County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-335-5046 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Camden 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 Camden County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-335-5046 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Camden County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 252-335-5046 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Camden County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Camden County

What are the other City and County Jails in Camden County?

Camden County County Jails
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Camden Gates Pasquotank Currituck Suffolk Chesapeake
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Search for an Inmate in Camden County

This facility, known as "Camden County Jail" is also known as Camden County Jail & Detention Center, Camden County Jail & Detention Center, North Carolina, Camden.