Yancey County Detention Center: Inmate Search, Visiting & Contact Info | Pigeonly
Updated July 7, 2026
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Yancey County Detention Center, NC

Physical Address 1 East Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714

Yancey County Detention Center is a small county jail in Burnsville, NC, located in the basement of the Yancey County Courthouse. It is operated by the Yancey County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Shane Hilliard and Jail Administrator Mark Geouge. Male and female inmates have separate visit days: females visit Saturday 1:00 to 2:00 PM, males visit Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Call (828) 682-2124 to schedule. This guide covers how to search for an inmate on VineLink, how to schedule a visit, how to send money through JailATM, how phone calls work through Inmate Sales, and how to send mail to PO Box 6. All data is verified from the Yancey County Sheriff's Office.

Yancey County Detention Center
Yancey County Detention Center: Inmate Search, Visiting & Contact Info

City

Burnsville

County

Yancey County

State

NC

Facility Type

county jail

Gender

Mixed

Custody Levels

Pretrial and Sentenced

Operator

Yancey County Sheriff's Office

Address

1 East Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714

Phone

(828) 682-2124

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Visitation

  • Female inmates: Saturday 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Male inmates: Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
  • Call (828) 682-2124 to schedule a visit before you arrive.
  • Remote video visits are available through Inmate Sales at inmatesales.com.
  • Visitors may not have been arrested or incarcerated in the past 30 days.
  • Visitors under 18 must be the inmate's child or accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Send Money

  • Send money online through JailATM at jailatm.com or deposits.jailatm.com.
  • Phone deposits: call 877-810-0914.
  • Funds cover commissary purchases and phone account charges.

Phone & Messaging

  • Phone calls go through Combined Public Communication (CPC) via Inmate Sales at inmatesales.com.
  • Inmate Sales customer support: 877-998-5678.
  • Calls are outbound only. The person inside calls you.

Mail & Photos

  • Mailing address: [Inmate Full Name], Yancey County Jail, PO Box 6, Burnsville, NC 28714.
  • Do not send stamps or envelopes to inmates.
  • No stickers, graffiti, or adhesive labels on the envelope. Use a postage stamp only.
  • Paperback books only, shipped directly from the publisher with prior inmate approval.

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What You Need to Know

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Search for someone at Yancey County Detention Center through VineLink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/NC/Person. VineLink is the official victim and family notification tool used across North Carolina. You can also call (828) 682-2124 directly. Have the person's full legal name ready. The booking number you get is what you need to send money, address mail, and set up phone calls.

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Yancey County Detention Center runs in-person visits on a gender-split schedule. Female inmates visit Saturday 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Male inmates visit Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Call (828) 682-2124 to schedule before you make the drive. Remote video visits are also available through Inmate Sales at inmatesales.com. Visitors may not have been arrested or incarcerated within the past 30 days. Visitors under 18 must be the inmate's child or be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No handbags, cell phones, keys, weapons, or outside food or drinks in the visitation area.

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Send money through JailATM at jailatm.com or deposits.jailatm.com. You can also deposit by phone by calling 877-810-0914. Funds cover commissary purchases and phone account charges through Inmate Sales. JailATM shows fees before you confirm each transaction.

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Phone calls go through Combined Public Communication (CPC) via Inmate Sales at inmatesales.com. Calls are outbound only: the person inside calls you. Set up a free Inmate Sales account, add your phone number, and fund your balance so calls connect. Inmate Sales customer support is at 877-998-5678. All calls are monitored and recorded.

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Mail goes to: [Inmate Full Name], Yancey County Jail, PO Box 6, Burnsville, NC 28714. Do not include stamps or envelopes in your letter. No stickers, graffiti, or adhesive labels on the outside of the envelope. Paperback books only, shipped directly from the publisher with prior inmate approval. All mail is inspected before delivery.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find someone at Yancey County Detention Center?

Search VineLink at vinelink.vineapps.com/search/NC/Person. You can also call (828) 682-2124 to confirm custody status and get booking information.

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How do I visit someone at Yancey County Detention Center?

Female inmates visit Saturday 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Male inmates visit Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Call (828) 682-2124 to schedule your visit. Remote video visits are available through Inmate Sales at inmatesales.com.

Visitation
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How do I send money to Yancey County Detention Center?

Use JailATM at jailatm.com or deposits.jailatm.com to deposit online. You can also call 877-810-0914 for phone deposits.

Send Money
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How do phone calls work at Yancey County Detention Center?

Calls go through Combined Public Communication (CPC) via Inmate Sales at inmatesales.com. The person inside calls you. Set up an Inmate Sales account to receive calls. Call 877-998-5678 for customer support.

Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address for Yancey County Detention Center?

Send mail to: [Inmate Full Name], Yancey County Jail, PO Box 6, Burnsville, NC 28714. Do not include stamps or envelopes in your letter.

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What is Yancey County Detention Center?

Yancey County Detention Center is a small county jail located in the basement of the Yancey County Courthouse in Burnsville, NC. It is operated by the Yancey County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Shane Hilliard and holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates from Yancey County.

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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 7, 2026. Official source: yanceycountysheriff.org ›