Guilford County Detention Center Inmate Search. Find Someone on the P2C Roster

How to Search

Go to guilfordcountysheriff.policetocitizen.com/Inmates/Catalog and enter the person’s first and last name. The roster lists everyone currently in custody at Guilford County Detention Center. You can also check recent arrests at guilfordcountysheriff.policetocitizen.com/RecentArrests/Catalog if someone was just booked.

What the Search Shows

When you find the person, the record will include:

• Full legal name
• Inmate ID number
• Booking date
• Charges or holds
• Current housing status

Save the inmate ID number. You’ll need it every time you send money, write a letter, or schedule a visit.

Timing: When Records Appear and Disappear

The P2C roster is updated regularly, but it is not instant. Keep these timelines in mind:

• Newly booked inmates: May take 2-4 hours to appear after booking. If someone was just arrested, wait a few hours and search again.
• Recently released: Inmates who have been released are typically removed from the roster within 24 hours. If you cannot find someone you expected to be there, they may have been released.
• Transfers: If a person has been transferred to another facility, they will no longer appear on the Guilford County roster. Call (336) 641-2700 to confirm a transfer.

Why Someone Might Not Appear

If your search comes back empty, there are several possible reasons:

• Too soon after booking. Wait 2-4 hours and try again.
• Name spelling. Try alternate spellings or search by last name only.
• They were released. Releases can happen quickly. Call the facility to confirm.
• They were transferred. Federal detainees or state-sentenced inmates may be moved to another facility.
• They are at the High Point location. Guilford County has a second detention facility in High Point. If the person is not found on the Greensboro roster, call the facility to ask.

If the search still does not return a result, call (336) 641-2700 and ask staff to check manually.

What to Do After You Find Them

Once you confirm the person is at Guilford County Detention Center and have their inmate ID number, you can:

• Send money through InmateCanteen at team3.inmatecanteen.com. See the send money guide for steps.
• Schedule a visit by registering at IWebVisit.com. In-person visits run Tuesday through Friday. See the visitation guide for the full schedule.
• Set up phone calls through Pay Tel at paytel.com. See the phone calls guide.
• Send mail to the PO Box address with the inmate ID on every envelope. See the mail guide.

The Inmate ID Number: Why It Matters

The inmate ID is the number the facility uses to track every person in custody. It is not the same as a state DOC number. At Guilford County, this number:

• Goes on every piece of mail you send (along with Facility ID 5083 for the PO Box address)
• Is required when making deposits through InmateCanteen
• May be needed when registering as a visitor at IWebVisit.com

Do not send mail or money without it. Without the correct ID number, deposits can be delayed or returned, and mail can be misdelivered or sent back.

Confirming Before a Visit

Before traveling to the facility, always check the roster to confirm the person is still in custody. Transfers, releases, and housing changes can happen without notice. A quick search before you drive saves you a wasted trip.