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Columbus Police Jail - North Carolina

Overview of the Facility

Columbus Police Jail is a local detention facility located in Columbus County, North Carolina. It primarily holds individuals who have been arrested by local law enforcement agencies and are awaiting trial or transfer to other facilities.

Contact Information

Address: 805 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone: (910) 642-6551
Website: Not available
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How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Columbus Police Jail, you can call the facility directly at (910) 642-6551. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

For the most up-to-date visitation information and hours, please contact the jail directly. Visitation policies may change, and it's best to confirm current procedures before planning a visit.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates at Columbus Police Jail, please contact the facility directly. They will provide you with the most current methods and any restrictions on sending funds to inmates.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls, but specific policies and any video visitation options should be confirmed by contacting the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs at Columbus Police Jail is limited. For details on available programs, such as educational or rehabilitation services, please contact the facility.

Security and Management Information

Columbus Police Jail is managed by the Columbus County Sheriff's Office. For specific information about security measures and management policies, contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to visitation. For detailed information about these rights and any specific policies at Columbus Police Jail, consult with the facility or a legal professional.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information from the arrestee. For information about the release process, including bail procedures, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

For safety reasons, visitors are typically only allowed to bring identification. Contact the jail directly for a current list of permitted items.

How do I schedule a visit?

To schedule a visit, contact Columbus Police Jail at (910) 642-6551. Be prepared to provide your information and the inmate's name.

What are the visiting hours?

Visiting hours can change. For the most current information, call the jail at (910) 642-6551.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Columbus Police Jail. If you are have completed a Columbus Police Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Columbus Police Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Columbus Police Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

117 Walker Street, Columbus, NC, 28722

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 828-894-5464 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Columbus Police Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Columbus Police Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

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Columbus Police Jail driving directions

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General Stats for North Carolina

North Carolina Total Number of Inmates

48,721

North Carolina Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

65,808

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

267

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

13,419

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

4,171

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

33

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

92.94

26,360

Female

7.06

2,001

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

79.44

591

Detained

18.55

138

Diverted

0.81

6

Prisons and Jails in North Carolina