Rutherford County NC Detention Center

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Rutherford County NC Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 828-287-6160

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Rutherford County NC Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 198 North Washington St Rutherfordton, NC which is operated locally by the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Rutherford County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Rutherfordton Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

Commissary is ordered Monday after 1:00 pm. Inmates are allowed to receive money orders to be placed in their account for ordering. Money orders must be sent through the mail. All mail and money orders should be clearly marked with the inmates full name and a valid return address. Packages and large envelopes are not allowed unless cleared prior to sending by Lt.Young or Sgt. Cochran. Books and magazines must be sent by a publisher or bookstore and they must be soft cover books. We no longer allow stamps, stationary or envelopes to be sent by mail, these items must be purchased from commissary.

Non-denominational Chapel Services are held every Monday and Tuesday morning at 9:00 am. All clergy visit are scheduled and cleared by the Detention Center Chaplain, pastor Jerry Hames.

visitation Info

Rutherford County NC Detention Center – Visitation

Visitation:
Floors 1 & 3 : Last Name A-L : Saturday 8:30 am to 10:30 am

Floors 1 & 3 : Last Name M-Z : Saturday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Floors 2 & 4 : Last Name A-L : Sunday 8:30 am to 10:30 am

Floors 2 & 4 : Last Name M-Z : Sunday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Female Visitation : 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm : Saturday

Trustee Visitation : 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm : Sunday