Craven County Detention Center: Inmate Search, Visiting & Contact Info | Pigeonly
Updated July 8, 2026
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Craven County Detention Center, NC

Physical Address 1100 Clarks Road, New Bern, NC 28562

Craven County Detention Center is a county jail in New Bern, NC, run by the Craven County Sheriff's Office. It holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. All visits are video only through Securus at videovisitanywhere.com. Phone calls go through Securus Technologies, and money deposits go through JailATM. This guide covers how to find someone using the Craven County active bookings page, how to schedule a video visit, how to set up phone calls, how to send money, and mail rules. All data is verified from the Craven County Sheriff's Office.

Craven County Detention Center
Craven County Detention Center: Inmate Search, Visiting & Contact Info

City

New Bern

County

Craven County

State

NC

Facility Type

county jail

Gender

Male and Female

Custody Levels

Pretrial and Sentenced

Operator

Craven County Sheriff's Office

Address

1100 Clarks Road, New Bern, NC 28562

Phone

(252) 636-6619

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Quick Facts

Visitation

  • All visits are video only through Securus at videovisitanywhere.com. There are no in-person visits.
  • Hours: 9:15 to 11:45 a.m., 2:15 to 4:15 p.m., and 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week including holidays.
  • Schedule at least 24 hours in advance. Log in at least 15 minutes before your visit.
  • Account setup requires a government-issued photo ID and takes 48 to 72 hours to verify.

Send Money

  • Craven County Detention Center uses JailATM for deposits.
  • Send money at deposits.jailatm.com or through the JailATM app.
  • Create an account, select Craven County Detention Center, search by name, and pay by credit card.
  • Money funds commissary and other authorized purchases.

Phone & Messaging

  • Phone calls go through Securus Technologies.
  • Calls are outgoing collect calls only. You cannot call in to the jail.
  • Set up a prepaid or AdvancePay account at securustech.net or call 1-800-844-6591.
  • Accepts Visa, MasterCard, and check/debit cards. All calls are recorded.

Mail & Photos

  • The personal mail address is unconfirmed. Call (252) 636-6619 to get the current address before sending.
  • Legal mail goes to: 1100 Clarks Road, New Bern, NC 28562.
  • No Polaroid photos, postcards, stickers, bubble wrap, or padded envelopes.
  • Books are no longer accepted as of April 10, 2023. Legal documents are the only exception.

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What You Need to Know

Verified from Craven County active bookings See our sources ›

The Craven County active bookings page at gis.cravencountync.gov/images/activebookings.html lists people currently in custody. It updates frequently. Juveniles and federal inmates are not included. If you cannot find the person, call (252) 636-6619.

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Verified from Craven County Sheriff's Office See our sources ›

All visitation at Craven County Detention Center is video only through Securus at videovisitanywhere.com. There are no in-person visits. Hours are 9:15 to 11:45 a.m., 2:15 to 4:15 p.m., and 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Sign up with a government-issued photo ID. Approval takes 48 to 72 hours.

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Verified from Craven County Sheriff's Office See our sources ›

Craven County Detention Center uses JailATM for deposits. Go to deposits.jailatm.com, create an account, select the facility, find the person by name, and deposit with a credit card. Fees apply and are shown before you confirm.

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Verified from Craven County Sheriff's Office See our sources ›

Calls go through Securus Technologies. They are outgoing collect calls only. Set up a prepaid or AdvancePay account at securustech.net or call 1-800-844-6591. Visa, MasterCard, and check/debit are accepted. All calls are recorded and monitored.

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Personal mail address unconfirmed. Call (252) 636-6619. See our sources ›

The personal mail address is unconfirmed. Call (252) 636-6619 before sending. Legal mail goes to 1100 Clarks Road, New Bern, NC 28562. No Polaroid photos, postcards, bubble wrap, padded envelopes, stickers, or double-layered cards. Books are not accepted as of April 10, 2023.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find someone at Craven County Detention Center?

Use the Craven County active bookings page at gis.cravencountync.gov/images/activebookings.html. It updates frequently and shows people currently in custody. Juveniles and federal inmates are not listed. Call (252) 636-6619 if the person does not appear.

Inmate Search
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Can I visit in person at Craven County Detention Center?

No. All visitation is video only through Securus at videovisitanywhere.com. There are no in-person visits. You can connect from home or anywhere with internet access.

Visitation
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What are the video visitation hours?

Video visits are available seven days a week including holidays: 9:15 to 11:45 a.m., 2:15 to 4:15 p.m., and 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Schedule at least 24 hours in advance.

Visitation
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How do I send money to someone at Craven County Detention Center?

Use JailATM at deposits.jailatm.com. Create an account, select Craven County Detention Center, search for the person by name, and deposit using a credit card.

Send Money
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How do phone calls work at Craven County Detention Center?

Calls go through Securus Technologies. They are outgoing collect calls only. Set up an account at securustech.net or call 1-800-844-6591. Visa, MasterCard, and check/debit cards are accepted. All calls are recorded and monitored.

Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address for Craven County Detention Center?

The personal mail address is unconfirmed. Call (252) 636-6619 before sending any personal mail to get the current address. For legal mail, use 1100 Clarks Road, New Bern, NC 28562.

Mail
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Can I send books to someone at Craven County Detention Center?

No. As of April 10, 2023, books are no longer accepted. Legal documents and books related to legal matters are the only exception.

Mail
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What is Craven County Detention Center?

Craven County Detention Center is a county jail in New Bern, NC, operated by the Craven County Sheriff's Office. It holds both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. The main line is (252) 636-6620 and the jail direct line is (252) 636-6619.

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