Guilford County Detention Center is a co-ed county jail in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, operated by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. Built in 2012 as a podular-style, direct supervision facility with a rated capacity of 1,032, it holds pre-trial detainees, sentenced inmates, federal transfers, and others. This guide covers how to find someone using the Police to Citizen roster, visiting hours Tuesday through Friday, sending money through InmateCanteen, Pay Tel phone calls, and mail rules. All data is verified from the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.
City
Greensboro
County
Guilford County
State
NC
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Co-ed
Capacity
1032
Operator
Guilford County Sheriff's Office
Address
201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone
(336) 641-2700
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View ArticleIn-person visits run Tuesday through Friday in three daily sessions. Free, monitor-based visits. Video visits available from home through IWebVisit.com.
View ArticleDeposit online at team3.inmatecanteen.com or at the 24/7 lobby kiosk. You need the inmate ID number for every deposit.
View ArticlePay Tel handles calls at Guilford County. Set up an account at paytel.com or call 1-800-729-8355. Tablet messaging is also available.
View ArticleRegular mail goes to PO Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419. Include the inmate ID and Facility ID 5083 on every envelope.
View ArticleSearch the Guilford County inmate roster at guilfordcountysheriff.policetocitizen.com/Inmates/Catalog. Search by name to confirm the person is in custody and to get their inmate ID number. You need that number for money deposits and mail. Newly booked inmates can take 2-4 hours to appear.
See the full breakdownIn-person visits at Guilford County run Tuesday through Friday in three sessions: 8:30-10 a.m., 2-3 p.m., and 7:30-9 p.m. Visits are free, monitor-based, and limited to 20 minutes each, up to twice per week at non-consecutive times. Register at IWebVisit.com or in person. Remote video visits are available from home through IWebVisit.com for a fee.
See the full breakdownGuilford County uses IC Team3 / InmateCanteen for deposits. Deposit online at team3.inmatecanteen.com or use the 24/7 lobby kiosk at the facility. Cash kiosk deposits are capped at $300 per rolling 7-day period. No prepaid cards at the kiosk. Funds credit immediately. You always need the inmate ID number.
See the full breakdownPhone calls at Guilford County go through Pay Tel Communications. Set up an account at paytel.com or call 1-800-729-8355. Inmates can also send and receive secure messages via tablet. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownRegular mail goes to: [Inmate Name], [Inmate ID], Facility ID 5083, PO Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419. Legal mail uses the physical address at 201 S. Edgeworth St. Max 10 pages per envelope, up to 5 photos (max 5" x 7"). Paperback books (up to 5) must come from a publisher or retailer. No hardcovers.
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Use the Police to Citizen inmate search at guilfordcountysheriff.policetocitizen.com/Inmates/Catalog. Search by name to confirm the person is in custody at Guilford County. Their inmate ID number is what you need for deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchIn-person visits run Tuesday through Friday in three daily sessions: 8:30-10 a.m., 2-3 p.m., and 7:30-9 p.m. There is no in-person visitation on Mondays or holidays. Sign up at least 20 minutes before the session closes. Visits are monitor-based and free.
VisitationUse IC Team3 / InmateCanteen. Deposit online at team3.inmatecanteen.com or at the 24/7 lobby kiosk. You need the person's inmate ID number. Cash kiosk deposits are capped at $300 per rolling 7-day period.
Send MoneyCalls go through Pay Tel Communications. Visit paytel.com or call 1-800-729-8355 to set up an account. Inmates also have access to tablet messaging. All calls are monitored and recorded.
Phone CallsRegular mail: [Inmate Name], [Inmate ID], Facility ID 5083, PO Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419. Legal mail: [Inmate Full Name], [Inmate ID], 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401.
MailYes. Remote video visits are available through IWebVisit.com on a personal smart device for a fee. You must register at IWebVisit.com and wait 24 hours before you can schedule a visit.
VisitationGuilford County Detention Center is the county jail for Guilford County, North Carolina, located in downtown Greensboro at 201 S. Edgeworth St. It opened in 2012 as a podular-style, direct supervision facility operated by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office. It has a rated capacity of 1,032 and holds pre-trial detainees, sentenced inmates, federal transfers, and other populations.
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