Buncombe County Jail, North Carolina, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: April 2, 2024

The Buncombe County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult detainees in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. This detention facility is physically situated at 20 Davidson Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. It is a 524-bed facility.

Generally, this Buncombe County correction facility houses offenders awaiting trial and inmates serving short sentences, usually a year or less. The Buncombe County facility primarily houses Adult convicted of less severe crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to maximum-security prison after trial. Buncombe County correction facility occasionally houses ICE detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Buncombe County Sheriffs Department oversees the Buncombe County Jail. There are also more than 60 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the well-being of all offenders and visitors at the Buncombe County correction facility.

Most detainees are delivered daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Buncombe County detention center are currently or recently intoxicated. They also arrive with injuries from fights leading to their arrest. Some are emotionally disturbed, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Buncombe County Jail, visit the Buncombe County Sheriffs Department’s website. The website has the Buncombe County inmate search tool which allows you to find offenders by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view inmate details on the roster below. This roster contains the Buncombe County offender’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Buncombe County facility directly by phone at 828-250-4550 to inquire about the offender’s status and location.

Visitations at Buncombe County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Buncombe County jail, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Buncombe County Sheriffs Department website. Once your application is approved, you will get the approved visitation schedule by phone.

The visiting hours at the Buncombe County Jail are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must provide a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and comply with the Buncombe County detention facility’s dress code and rules. The Buncombe County Jail may deny visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more data about visitations, call the Buncombe County facility at 828-250-4550.

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Buncombe County Jail — General Information

Buncombe County Sheriffs Department

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

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