Stanly County Detention Center is a county jail in Albemarle, NC, formally named the Stanly County Ralph McSwain Detention Center. It holds 133 beds for male and female inmates and is operated by the Stanly County Sheriff's Office. This guide covers how to find someone using the official inmate roster, how to schedule video visits through NCIC, how to send money through JailPackStore, phone call setup through NCIC, and the two different mail addresses families need to know. All information is verified from the Stanly County Sheriff's Office.
City
Albemarle
County
Stanly County
State
NC
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Male and Female
Capacity
133
Custody Levels
Pretrial and Sentenced
Operator
Stanly County Sheriff's Office
Address
126 South 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone
(704) 986-3739
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View ArticleOn-site kiosk visits split by last name and gender. Remote video visits every day from home. All booked through NCIC at videovisit.ncic.com.
View ArticleDeposit up to $300 online or at the lobby kiosk. Fees from $3.95. Call 800-822-9388 for help.
View ArticleSet up your free NCIC account, add your number, and fund it so the person can call you. Rates start at $0.21 per minute.
View ArticlePersonal letters go to Longview, TX for scanning. Books and legal mail go directly to Albemarle. Know which address to use before you send anything.
View ArticleUse the official inmate roster at stanlysheriff.us/inmateList to find someone at Stanly County Detention Center. Search by name to confirm they are in custody and get their booking number. You need that number for money deposits and to address mail correctly.
See the full breakdownStanly County uses NCIC for all video visits. On-site kiosk visits are free and split by schedule: Tuesday evenings for inmate workers and last names A-L, Wednesday evenings for female inmates, and Thursday evenings for last names M-Z, with slots from 6:00 to 7:40 PM. On-site kiosk visits during daytime hours run Monday through Friday, 9 AM to noon. Remote video visits from home cost about $7.50 for 30 minutes and are available every day including weekends, 9 AM to 8:30 PM. Book at least 24 hours ahead at videovisit.ncic.com or call 800-943-2189.
See the full breakdownStanly County Detention Center uses JailPackStore for money deposits and commissary. Go to store.jailpackstore.com or use the in-person kiosk in the lobby. The maximum deposit is $300. Fees range from $3.95 for deposits up to $25 to $10.95 for deposits up to $300. Call 800-822-9388 for help.
See the full breakdownPhone calls at Stanly County go through NCIC. Create a free account at ncic.com, select NC and Stanly 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. A $3.00 account funding fee applies per deposit. Calls run 8 AM to 5 PM and are off during meals.
See the full breakdownStanly County uses a scan-and-forward system for personal mail. Letters go to PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. The facility scans them and delivers them digitally. Books and legal mail go directly to 223 South Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001. Use the formal facility name (Stanly County Ralph McSwain Detention Center) on books and legal mail. Books must be paperback, shipped from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or the publisher.
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Use the official inmate roster at stanlysheriff.us/inmateList. Search by name to confirm the person is in custody. The booking number from the roster is needed for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchIn-person video kiosk visits run Tuesday evenings (last names A-L), Wednesday evenings (female inmates only), and Thursday evenings (last names M-Z) with slots from 6:00 to 7:40 PM. On-site kiosks during the day run Monday through Friday, 9 AM to noon. Remote video visits from home are available every day from 9 AM to 8:30 PM. Schedule at least 24 hours ahead through NCIC at videovisit.ncic.com.
VisitationUse JailPackStore at store.jailpackstore.com. You can deposit online by card or use the in-person kiosk in the lobby. The maximum is $300. Fees range from $3.95 to $10.95. Call 800-822-9388 with questions.
Send MoneyCalls run through NCIC. Create a free account at ncic.com, select NC and Stanly County Detention Center, add your phone number, and fund the account. Rates are $0.21 per minute prepaid. Calls are available 8 AM to 5 PM.
Phone CallsPersonal letters go to the scan-and-forward address: [Full Name, Inmate ID#], Stanly County Detention Center NC, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. Books, legal mail, and official mail go directly to the facility: 223 South Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.
MailYes. NCIC is the provider for both phone calls and video visitation at Stanly County. The same NCIC account and app covers both. Once your number is approved for calls, you can also use it to schedule video visits from home.
AboutThe facility is formally named the Stanly County Ralph McSwain Detention Center. It is located at 126 South 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 and is operated by the Stanly County Sheriff's Office. It holds 133 beds for male and female inmates.
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