Moore County Detention Center is a 287-bed county jail in Carthage, NC, operated by the Moore County Sheriff's Office. Built in 1995 and located in the county seat of Moore County (home to Pinehurst golf), the facility uses NCIC for all video visits and phone calls. There are no in-person contact visits: all visitation is video-based, either free at on-site kiosks Monday through Friday or paid remote video from home any day through 8:30 PM. Money goes through JailATM, commissary through Oasis/JailCanteen, and mail to PO Box 159. All data is verified from the Moore County Sheriff's Office.
City
Carthage
County
Moore County
State
NC
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Male and Female
Capacity
287
Custody Levels
Pretrial and Sentenced
Operator
Moore County Sheriff's Office
Address
302 S McNeil Street, Carthage, NC 28327
Phone
(910) 947-2980
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View ArticleAll visits are video-based. Free kiosks at the jail Monday through Friday mornings. Remote from home every day until 8:30 PM through NCIC.
View ArticleDeposit online, by phone, at the lobby kiosk, or by mailing a money order to PO Box 159.
View ArticleSet up an NCIC account at ncic.com, add your number, and fund it. Rates start at $0.21 per minute.
View ArticleMail to PO Box 159, Carthage, NC 28327. Books must come directly from the publisher or Amazon. Paperback only.
View ArticleSearch the Moore County inmate roster at webapps.moorecountync.gov/dcn/ by name or charge type. Results include mugshots, current charges, and days in custody. Write down the inmate ID number: it is required for every money deposit and piece of mail.
See the full breakdownMoore County has no in-person contact visits. All visitation is video-based through NCIC. Free on-site kiosk visits run Monday through Friday, 9 AM to noon. Remote video visits from home are available every day from 9 AM to 8:30 PM and cost about $7.50 for 30 minutes. Schedule remote visits at least 24 hours ahead at ncic.com.
See the full breakdownMoore County uses JailATM for money deposits. Send money online at deposits.jailatm.com, by phone at 877-810-0914, at the lobby kiosk, or by mailing a money order to PO Box 159, Carthage, NC 28327. Always include the person's full name and inmate ID number.
See the full breakdownCalls go through NCIC. Register at ncic.com, select NC and Moore County Detention Center, add your phone number, and fund the account. Prepaid collect calls are $0.21 per minute. Non-prepaid calls are $0.25 per minute. The person calls you.
See the full breakdownSend mail to: [Full Name and Inmate ID], Moore County Detention Center, PO Box 159, Carthage, NC 28327. Include the inmate ID on every envelope. Books must ship directly from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Books-A-Million in paperback only. All mail is opened and inspected.
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Use the Moore County inmate roster at webapps.moorecountync.gov/dcn/. You can search by name or charge type. Results include mugshots, current charges, and days in custody. Write down the inmate ID number: you need it for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchNo. Moore County does not have in-person contact visits. All visitation is video-based, either at free on-site kiosk terminals (Monday through Friday, 9 AM to noon) or through remote video from home via NCIC any day from 9 AM to 8:30 PM.
VisitationCreate an account at ncic.com or the NCIC app. Select NC and Moore County Detention Center, add your name and photo ID, and schedule a visit at least 24 hours in advance. Remote visits cost about $7.50 for 30 minutes.
VisitationUse JailATM. Deposit online at deposits.jailatm.com, call 877-810-0914, or use the cash kiosk in the jail lobby. You can also mail a money order to PO Box 159, Carthage, NC 28327. Always include the person's full name and inmate ID.
Send MoneyCalls go through NCIC. Register at ncic.com, select Moore County Detention Center, add your phone number, and fund the account. Rates are $0.21 per minute prepaid collect or $0.25 per minute non-prepaid. The person calls you.
Phone CallsSend mail to: [Full Name and Inmate ID], Moore County Detention Center, PO Box 159, Carthage, NC 28327. The physical address is 302 S McNeil Street, but all inmate mail goes to the PO Box.
MailMoore County Detention Center (also known as the Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center) is a 287-bed county jail in Carthage, NC, operated by the Moore County Sheriff's Office. It opened in 1995 and holds pretrial and sentenced individuals. Carthage is the county seat of Moore County, home to Pinehurst, one of the most famous golf destinations in the world.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 8, 2026. Official source: moorecountync.gov/218/Detention-Center ›