The Rowan County Detention Center is the county jail for Rowan County, NC, operated by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. It runs two locations in Salisbury: the main jail at 115 W Liberty Street (210 beds) and the Annex at 400 Grace Church Road (160 beds, male only), for a combined capacity of 370. All in-person and on-site video visits go through HomeWav and take place at the Annex, even for inmates housed at the main jail. Phone calls go through PayTel, money deposits through Inmate Canteen, and mail is delivered directly after staff inspection at the main jail address. All data is verified from the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.
City
Salisbury
County
Rowan County
State
NC
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Male and Female
Capacity
370
Custody Levels
Pretrial and Sentenced
Operator
Rowan County Sheriff's Office
Address
115 W Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone
(704) 216-8770
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View ArticleAll visits use HomeWav and take place at the Annex on Grace Church Road. Schedule at least 24 hours in advance. On-site visits are free. Remote video visits are $0.30 per minute.
View ArticleDeposit online at team3.inmatecanteen.com, at the lobby kiosk, or by money order. Include the inmate's name and ID number.
View ArticleSet up a PayTel account at paytel.com so the person can call you. The person inside always calls out.
View ArticleSend mail to 115 W Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Mail is delivered directly. Strict rules apply: no bubble envelopes, no sticker labels, max 10 pages, max 10 photos.
View ArticleUse the official roster at rowancountync.policetocitizen.com/Inmates/Catalog to confirm someone is in custody at the Rowan County Detention Center. The roster runs on the Police to Citizen platform and is maintained by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office. Once you find the person, save their inmate ID. You need it for money deposits, mail, and to confirm their location before a visit.
See the full breakdownAll visits go through HomeWav. Both on-site and remote video visits must be scheduled at homewav.com or by calling 1-844-394-6639 at least 24 hours in advance. One visit per inmate per week, max 4 visitors. On-site visits happen at the Annex at 400 Grace Church Road, not the main jail, and are free. Remote video visits cost $0.30 per minute. Visit windows run Sunday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
See the full breakdownThe Rowan County Detention Center uses Inmate Canteen for all money deposits. Deposit online at team3.inmatecanteen.com, at a lobby kiosk at either facility location, or by mailing a money order to 115 W Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. You always need the person's full legal name and inmate ID number. Do not mail cash or coins.
See the full breakdownPhone calls at the Rowan County Detention Center go through PayTel Communications. Set up a prepaid account at paytel.com. The person inside places outbound calls to your registered number. See paytel.com for current per-minute rates and account setup instructions.
See the full breakdownSend mail to: [Full Name, Inmate ID], Rowan County Detention Center, 115 W Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Mail is delivered physically after staff inspection. No scan-and-forward service. Max 10 pages per letter, max 10 photos per envelope at 4x6 or smaller. No bubble envelopes, no sticker return address labels, no stamps inside, no paperclips or staples. Physical return address required.
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Use the official Police to Citizen roster at rowancountync.policetocitizen.com/Inmates/Catalog. The Rowan County Sheriff's Office maintains this roster. Search by name to confirm custody and get the inmate ID number you will need for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchALL in-person visits take place at the Annex, located at 400 Grace Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. Do not go to the main jail at 115 W Liberty Street for visits. Even if the person is housed at the main jail, you still report to the Annex.
VisitationSchedule through HomeWav at homewav.com, by calling 1-844-394-6639, or at a kiosk at either facility location. You must book at least 24 hours in advance. On-site visits are available Sunday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and are free.
VisitationUse Inmate Canteen at team3.inmatecanteen.com. You can deposit online, at the lobby kiosk at the main jail or annex, or by mailing a money order to 115 W Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Include the inmate's name and ID number.
Send MoneyCalls go through PayTel Communications. Set up a prepaid account at paytel.com. The person inside calls out to your registered number. Visit paytel.com for current rates and account setup steps.
Phone CallsSend mail to: [Full Name, Inmate ID], Rowan County Detention Center, 115 W Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Include the inmate ID on the front of the envelope. Use a physical return address (no P.O. Box alone). No bubble envelopes, no stickers, no stamps or blank paper inside.
MailYes. HomeWav supports remote video visits at $0.30 per minute. Set up an account at homewav.com or call 1-844-394-6639. Visits are available Sunday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
VisitationThe Rowan County Detention Center is the county jail for Rowan County, NC, operated by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff J. Travis Allen. It has two locations: the main jail at 115 W Liberty Street in Salisbury (210 beds) and the Annex at 400 Grace Church Road (160 beds, male only). Combined capacity is 370.
AboutThe main number is (704) 216-8770. The Annex can be reached at (704) 216-7900. The Detention Captain is A. Mackey at (704) 216-8769.
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