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Buncombe County Jail Annex, NC Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: December 18, 2023
828-250-4550, 828-250-4542
202 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Buncombe County  Jail Annex

In Asheville, North Carolinais where you will find theBuncombe County Jail Annex. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department manages and operates the Buncombe County Jail Annex

The Buncombe County Jail Annex is also referred to as the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. Up to 80 inmates can be held in the Buncombe County Jail Annex

While being economical the goal of the Buncombe County Jail Annex is to supply inmates with all the resources that they need. 

The way the jail operates surpasses national and state standards. 

How to Find Someone in Buncombe County Jail Annex

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department operates and manages the Buncombe County Jail Annex.  Keeping and maintaining an up to date database of all current inmates is a big responsibility. That is what the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department does.

The Buncombe County Jail Annex roster open to the general public by the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department. This database can be found on the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department official website.

By using the information below you will be able to do a Buncombe County Jail Annex inmate search:

  • Inmate's First Name
  • Inmate's Last Name
  • Booking Date
  • Booking Number

You will see the information below when doing a successful inmate search:

  • Inmate’s Full Name
  • Address
  • Charges
  • Status
  • Booking Number
  • Sex
  • Mugshots

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Sending a Mail/Care Package

The Buncombe County Jail Annex inmates are allowed to get written letters in the mail from their family and friends. For safety reasons all letters sent to the jail are examined be the jail employees. The letters will get passed out to the inmates after the jail employees check them.

There are a number of items you are not allowed to sent when sending things to the prison along with your letters. You are not allowed to send the items listed below:

•    Gang-related Material
•    Plastic
•    Metal
•    Polaroids
•    Ribbons
•    String
•    Glitter
•    Confetti
•    Perfume
•    Envelopes
•    Pencils
•    Pens
•    Writing Paper
•    Stamps
•    Music Cards
•    Lipstick/Lipgloss/Chapstick
•    No photographs larger than 5x7”

Inmates in the Buncombe County Jail Annex are allowed to get books, newspaper and magazines sent to them. All books, newspaper and magazines will need to be sent straight from the publisher or the bookstore to the jail. You are allowed to have these items sent from Amazon. All books that are sent to the jail will need to be new and paperback. All used and hardcover books are not allowed. All used and hardcover books that are sent, will get sent back to sender. 

The inmate's mailing address in the Buncombe County Jail Annex is:

Inmate's First & Last Name and Number 
202 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

Sending Money

Inmates in the Buncombe County Jail Annex will need funds to make purchases from the commissary. There are several different ways you can transfer funds into an inmate's account. 

There is a kiosk in the jail lobby that accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash that you can use. This service is available during the jail's business hours. The TouchPay kiosk accepts credit, debit, or cash. 

If it is more convenient for you, you can also go to TouchPay website to deposit funds. You can make a deposit by calling TouchPay at 1-866-232-1899. you will be able to use your credit or debit card there.

The charges are listed below:

$0 between $20.00: $2.95 charge
$20.01 between $100.00: $4.45 charge
$101.01 between $300.00: $5.95 charge

Phone calls

The Buncombe County Jail Annex inmates are not allowed to get phone calls from their family or friends. During their phone time, inmates are allowed to make phone calls to their family and friends. Inmates are limited to 15-minute phone calls. The call will be terminated as soon as the 15-minutes is over.

Calling features such as three-way calling and call forwarding are forbidden for the inmate's to use. If an inmate is caught using any of these features the call will get disconnected right away. Disciplinary action will be taken up against the inmate.  

The Buncombe County Jail Annex inmates are only able to make collect calls. You will only be able to receive a collect call from a landline. You will not be able to receive any of the collect calls from a mobile phone. The individual receiving the collect calls is the one responsible for any and all fees associated with the collect calls. The Buncombe County Jail Annex is not accountable for any and all charges from the collect calls.

Email

The Buncombe County Jail Annex inmates do not have a way to get onto the internet. Inmates are not able to stay in touch using any electronic messaging systems. You will need to send a written letter to the address listed above in order to keep in touch with inmates in the Buncombe County Jail Annex.

Visiting Rules

The Buncombe County Jail Annex inmates are allowed to have visitors. All visitors under the age of 18 will be allowed to visit, however, they will need to be with their legal guardian. Before you are allowed to go into the visitation area you will need to show either your driver’s license, state identification card, or your United States Passport. 

Make sure to keep all of your personal belongings in your vehicle. None of your personal belongings are allowed in the visitation area. 

All visits in the Buncombe County Jail Annex are video visits and are through Securus. Contact visits are not allowed at the Buncombe County Jail Annex

Make sure to schedule a visitation in advance. An on-site and off-site visit can be scheduled here. 

Buncombe County Sheriffs Department

Address: 202 Haywood Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Phone: 828-250-4474
Fax: 828-250-4471
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Sheriff/Default.aspx

Inmate Mailing Address

Inmate Name, ID, Housing #
Buncombe County Jail Annex
202 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

Buncombe County Jail Annex Information

Jail Name Buncombe County Jail Annex
Jail Type County Jail
Location 202 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Phone 828-250-4550, 828-250-4542
City Asheville
Postal Code 28801
State North Carolina
County Buncombe County
Jail Webpage website

Visitation Hours

Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
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
Holiday

How Often Can I Visit?

The Buncombe County Jail Annex inmates are allowed to get visitors. Using the link above you will be able to schedule your visitation. The Buncombe County Jail Annex Views visitations as a privilege, not a right. 

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