Watauga County Detention Center

Watauga County Detention Center, NC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: April 18, 2024

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Location 184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, NC, 28607
Official Website http://www.wataugacounty.org/main/App_Pages/Dept/Sheriff/home.aspx

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Watauga County County can be found in the North Carolina area. Boone – is the county seat. Watauga County has a total population of 55121 and was formed in 1849.

Watauga County County has a total area of 312 square miles. The zip codes in Watauga County County are 28605, 28607, 28608, 28618, 28679, 28691, 28692, 28698.

Watauga County Sheriff’s Office:

The Watauga County Sheriff, Len D. Hagaman, Jr., is the head law enforcement officer in the Watauga County county. You can reach him by calling 828-264-3761.

Address: 184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, North Carolina, 28607, 28605, 28607, 28608, 28618, 28679, 28691, 28692, 28698.

Fax: 828-265-7617

Phone: 828-264-3761

 

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Watauga County Detention Center is located in Watauga County County, North Carolina state. The specific address of the Watauga County Detention Center is 184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, NC, 28607. The Watauga County Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 52,000. The Watauga County Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 828-265-7614, the Watauga County Detention Center information line, or fax at or fax828-265-7615.

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Boone. The justice center houses the Watauga County county sheriff, Boone police department offices, and the Watauga County Detention Center. The Watauga County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Watauga County Detention Center. Originally, the Watauga County Detention Center could house approximately 2386 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Watauga County Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Watauga County Detention Center has a 153-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Watauga County Detention Center.

The Watauga 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 15. The youth detained in the Watauga County Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Watauga County Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Watauga County Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2009, a mental health unit was established at the Watauga County Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Watauga County Detention Center inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Watauga County Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Watauga 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 Watauga County Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Watauga County Sheriffs Department / Watauga County Detention Center

Address 184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, North Carolina, 28607
Phone 828-264-3761
Fax 828-265-7617
Email [email protected]
Website website

Watauga County Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name Watauga County Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 184 Hodges Gap Road, Boone, NC, 28607
Capacity 106
Facility Type Adult
City Boone
Postal Code 28607
State North Carolina
County Watauga County
Official Website http://www.wataugacounty.org/main/App_Pages/Dept/Sheriff/home.aspx

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Watauga 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 Watauga County Detention Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Watauga County Detention Center authorities. You can learn more through the Watauga County Detention Center’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

Boone, Watauga County , NC Overview

Town of Boone
Coordinates:
36.21139°N 81.66861°W
Country:
United States
State:
North Carolina
County:
Watauga
Incorporated:
1872
Named for:
Daniel Boone
Government:
Type:
Council–manager
Mayor:
Rennie Brantz
Area:
Total:
6.33 sq mi (16.39 km2)
Land:
6.31 sq mi (16.34 km2)
Water:
0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation:
3,333 ft (1,015.9 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
17,122
Estimate (2019):
19,667
Density:
3,117.79/sq mi (1,203.79/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes:
28607-28608
Area code(s):
828
FIPS code:
37-07080
GNIS feature ID:
1009539

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