Avery County Jail

Avery County Jail, NC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 13, 2024

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Location 300 Shultz Circle PO Box 426, Newland, NC, 28657
Official Website http://www.averycountync.gov/departments/sheriffs_dept.php

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Avery County County can be found in the North Carolina area. Newland – is the county seat. Avery County has a total population of 17536 and was formed in 1911.

Avery County County has a total area of 247 square miles. The zip codes in Avery County County are 28604, 28616, 28622, 28646, 28652, 28653, 28657, 28662, 28664.

Avery County Sheriff’s Office:

The Avery County Sheriff, Kevin Frye, is the head law enforcement officer in the Avery County county. You can reach him by calling 828-733-2071.

Address: 300 Schultz Circle, Newland, North Carolina, 28657, 28604, 28616, 28622, 28646, 28652, 28653, 28657, 28662, 28664.

Fax: 828-733-1382

Phone: 828-733-2071

 

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Avery County Jail is located in Avery County County, North Carolina state. The specific address of the Avery County Jail is 300 Shultz Circle, , PO Box 426, Newland, NC, 28657. The Avery County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 47,000. The Avery County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 828-733-2071, the Avery County Jail information line, or fax at or fax828-733-1382.

Jail History and Structure

In 1983, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Newland. The justice center houses the Avery County county sheriff, Newland police department offices, and the Avery County Jail. The Avery County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Avery County Jail. Originally, the Avery County Jail could house approximately 2428 inmates.

Over the years, the Avery County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Avery County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Avery County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Avery County Jail has a 131-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Avery County Jail.

The Avery County Jail 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 13. The youth detained in the Avery County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Avery County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

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

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Avery County Sheriffs Department

Address 300 Schultz Circle, Newland, North Carolina, 28657
Phone 828-733-2071
Fax 828-733-1382
Email [email protected]

Avery County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Avery County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 300 Shultz Circle PO Box 426, Newland, NC, 28657
Capacity 19
Facility Type Adult
City Newland
Postal Code 28657
State North Carolina
County Avery County
Official Website http://www.averycountync.gov/departments/sheriffs_dept.php

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Avery County Jail 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 Avery County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Avery County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Avery County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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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

Newland, Avery County , NC Overview

Coordinates:
36.08639°N 81.92667°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Carolina
County:
Avery
Incorporated:
1911
Government:
Type:
Mayor-council
Mayor:
Valerie Jaynes
Area:
Total:
0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
Land:
0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
3,606 ft (1,099 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
698
Estimate (2019):
686
Density:
917.11/sq mi (354.22/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
28657
Area code(s):
828
FIPS code:
37-46740
GNIS feature ID:
1013943

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