Ashe County Detention Center, NC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: May 10, 2024

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Ashe County County can be found in the North Carolina area. Jefferson – is the county seat. Ashe County has a total population of 26957 and was formed in 1799.

Ashe County County has a total area of 425 square miles. The zip codes in Ashe County County are 28615, 28617, 28626, 28629, 28631, 28640, 28643, 28644, 28672, 28684, 28693, 28694.

Ashe County Sheriff’s Office:

The Ashe County Sheriff, Phil Howell, is the head law enforcement officer in the Ashe County county. You can reach him by calling 336-846-5633.

Address: 225 Court Street, Jefferson, North Carolina, 28640, 28615, 28617, 28626, 28629, 28631, 28640, 28643, 28644, 28672, 28684, 28693, 28694.

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Phone: 336-846-5633

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Ashe County Detention Center is located in Ashe County County, North Carolina state. The specific address of the Ashe County Detention Center is 140 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC, 28640. The Ashe County Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 50,000. The Ashe County Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 336-846-5611, the Ashe County Detention Center information line, or fax at or fax336-846-5629.

Jail History and Structure

In 1982, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Jefferson. The justice center houses the Ashe County county sheriff, Jefferson police department offices, and the Ashe County Detention Center. The Ashe County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Ashe County Detention Center. Originally, the Ashe County Detention Center could house approximately 2271 inmates.

Over the years, the Ashe County Detention Center has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Ashe County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Ashe County Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Ashe County Detention Center has a 123-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Ashe County Detention Center.

The Ashe County Detention Center comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 12. The youth detained in the Ashe County Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Ashe County Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Ashe County Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2009, a mental health unit was established at the Ashe County Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Ashe County Detention Center inmates. In 2007, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Ashe County Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Ashe County Detention Center inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Ashe County Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Ashe County Detention Center inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Ashe County Detention Center. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Ashe County Detention Center if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Ashe County Detention Center include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Ashe County Detention Center.

The Ashe County Detention Center is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Ashe County Detention Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Ashe County Detention Center authorities. You can learn more through the Ashe County Detention Center’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

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