Ashe County Detention Center is a 160-bed county jail in Jefferson, NC, operated by the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. Built in 2010, it holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates from Ashe County. Visits are conducted by video through Paytel, so families can connect without traveling to the facility. This guide covers how to locate an inmate by phone, how to set up Paytel video visits, how to send money through JailATM, how Paytel phone calls work, and how to send mail and photos. All data is verified from the Ashe County Sheriff's Office.
City
Jefferson
County
Ashe County
State
NC
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Mixed
Capacity
160
Custody Levels
Pretrial and Sentenced
Operator
Ashe County Sheriff's Office
Address
140 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640
Phone
(336) 846-5633
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No public online roster is confirmed. Call (336) 846-5633 to locate an inmate and get the booking information you need for deposits and mail.
View ArticleVisits go through Paytel video. Families do not need to come to Jefferson. Call (336) 846-5633 to confirm current schedule.
View ArticleDeposit online at deposits.jailatm.com, use the lobby kiosk, or mail a USPS money order to the facility.
View ArticleCalls run through Paytel, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. Set up a Paytel account at paytel.com to receive calls.
View ArticleSend mail to 140 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640. Call (336) 846-5633 to confirm what is allowed.
View ArticleAshe County Detention Center does not have a confirmed public online inmate roster. To locate someone, call the facility directly at (336) 846-5633. Have the person's full legal name ready. The booking number you get from this call is what you need to send money, mail letters, and set up calls.
See the full breakdownVisits at Ashe County Detention Center are conducted by video through Paytel. Families are no longer required to come to the facility in person. Possible on-site kiosk hours are Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but this is unconfirmed. Call (336) 846-5633 before you travel to verify the current schedule.
See the full breakdownSend money through JailATM at deposits.jailatm.com, at the lobby kiosk at 140 Government Circle, or by USPS money order mailed to the facility. Money goes toward commissary, phone time through Paytel, and other authorized purchases. Fees vary by method and are shown before you confirm. Call (336) 846-5611 with commissary questions.
See the full breakdownPhone calls at Ashe County Detention Center go through Paytel at paytel.com. Calls are available 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Calls are outbound only: the person inside calls you. Set up a free Paytel account, add your phone number, and fund it so calls connect. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownMail goes to: [Inmate Full Name], Ashe County Detention Center, 140 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640. All mail is opened and inspected before delivery. Call (336) 846-5633 to confirm current rules on photos, cards, and what is allowed in the mail before you send anything.
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There is no confirmed public online roster for Ashe County Detention Center. Call (336) 846-5633 to confirm whether someone is in custody and to get their booking information.
Inmate SearchVisits are conducted by video through Paytel. Families no longer need to travel to the facility. Possible on-site video kiosk hours are Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but these are unconfirmed. Call (336) 846-5633 before you make the trip.
VisitationUse JailATM at deposits.jailatm.com to deposit online. You can also use the lobby kiosk at the facility or mail a USPS money order payable to the inmate's name to 140 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Send MoneyCalls go through Paytel at paytel.com. Calls are available 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Set up a Paytel account so you can receive calls and add money to cover the cost.
Phone CallsSend mail to: [Inmate Full Name], Ashe County Detention Center, 140 Government Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640. Call (336) 846-5633 to confirm current rules on photos and what is allowed in the mail.
MailAshe County Detention Center is a 160-bed county jail in Jefferson, NC, operated by the Ashe County Sheriff's Office. It opened in 2010 and holds both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates from Ashe County.
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