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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in North Carolina. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across North Carolina, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in North Carolina, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by North Carolina's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in North Carolina
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in North Carolina
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in North Carolina
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North Carolina has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within North Carolina. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in North Carolina
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in North Carolina is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Nags Head NC Police Jail
5401 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Dare | View Details |
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Southern Shores NC Police Jail
5375 N Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949
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Dare | View Details |
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Denton NC Police Jail
201 W Salisbury St, Denton, NC 27239
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Davidson | View Details |
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Lexington NC Police Jail
106 N Main St, Lexington, NC 27292
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Davidson | View Details |
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Thomasville NC Police Jail
7 W Guilford St, Thomasville, NC 27360
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Davidson | View Details |
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Mocksville NC Police Jail
278 N Main St, Mocksville, NC 27028
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Davie | View Details |
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Beulaville NC Police Jail
111 West Quinn St, Beulaville, NC 28518
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Duplin | View Details |
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Kenansville NC Police Jail
141 Routledge Road, Kenansville, NC 28349
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Duplin | View Details |
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Rose Hill NC Police Jail
110 SE Railroad St, Rose Hill, NC 28458
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Duplin | View Details |
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Wallace NC Police Jail
316 E Murray St, Wallace, NC 28466
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Duplin | View Details |
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Warsaw NC Police Jail
128 W Bay St, Warsaw, NC 28398
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Duplin | View Details |
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Pinetops NC Police Jail
101 E Hamlet St, Pinetops, NC 27864
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Edgecombe | View Details |
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Tarboro NC Police Jail
318 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886
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Edgecombe | View Details |
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Kernersville NC Police Jail
134 E Mountain St, Kernersville, NC 27285
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Forsyth | View Details |
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Winston Salem NC Police Jail
725 N Cherry St, Winston Salem, NC 27101
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Forsyth | View Details |
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Franklinton NC Police Jail
7 West Mason, Franklinton, NC 27525
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Franklin | View Details |
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Louisburg NC Police Jail
104 Wade Ave, Louisburg, NC 27549
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Franklin | View Details |
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Youngsville NC Police Jail
118 N Cross St, Youngsville, NC 27596
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Franklin | View Details |
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Cherryville NC Police Jail
704 E Church St, Cherryville, NC 28021
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Gaston | View Details |
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Dallas NC Police Jail
131 N Gaston St, Dallas, NC 28034
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Gaston | View Details |
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Gaston County NC Police Jail
420 West Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
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Gaston | View Details |
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Gastonia NC Police Jail
200 E Long Ave, Gastonia, NC 28053
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Gaston | View Details |
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Lowell NC Police Jail
101 West 1st St, Lowell, NC 28098
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Gaston | View Details |
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Mount Holly NC Police Jail
125 E Charlotte Ave, Mount Holly, NC 28120
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Gaston | View Details |
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Mount Holly NC Police Jail
400 E. Central Ave
P.O. Box 406, Mount Holly, NC 28120
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Gaston | View Details |
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