Mecklenburg County, NC Jail and Prison System

Address:	801 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
E-mail:	garry.mcfadden@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Phone:	980-314-5200
Website:	http://www.mecksheriff.com/jailcentral.asp
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/MeckSheriff/

Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility houses Female Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under North Carolina state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1997 The facility has a capacity of 1,904 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Charlotte, NC judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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1,904 Capacity
Charlotte, NC Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central?

Locating an Inmate in Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central inmate contact the facility directly via 980-314-5200 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tue	8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Wed	8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thu	8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Fri	8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sat	—
Sun	—
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 980-314-5200. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at garry.mcfadden@mecklenburgcountync.gov.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Mecklenburg County NC Jail-Central County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
(Inmate's name as it appears on their wristband and PID) P.O. Box 34429 Charlotte, N.C. 28234-4429	—	—	—