Mecklenburg County Jail Inmate Search
If you are looking for an inmate that is being held at the Mecklenburg County NC Jail, you can attempt to locate the incarcerated individual by using the Mecklenburg County NC jail inmate search database.
You can use this jail inmate lookup to find inmate records, an inmate roster (inmate list), and current inmates.
If a result is returned by the inmate locator, you will be able to view criminal charges, jail bookings, bond amount, and jail arrest records.
Please contact the detention center directly if you need further information.
Mecklenburg County Jail Contact Information
The Mecklenburg County Jail phone number is (980) 314-5200.
The jail is located at the following location:
801 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
If you are looking for a mugshot and can't find it here, check the page Mecklenburg County NC jail mugshots.
More details on the detention center can be found on the Mecklenburg County NC Jail page.
Mecklenburg County Jail Inmate Population
Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central is a direct supervision facility that first opened its doors in 1997. Another construction phase began in 2002 and added a tower to the detention center. With the additional tower, the capacity of the jail rose to over 1,900.
Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central is a pre-trial facility that includes the Arrest Processing Center. This jail also acts as a hub for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, with multiple groups and organizations working to support the operations.
This detention center is the largest of its kind in both North Carolina and South Carolina. This detention center is fully accredited by the American Correction Association and has maintained its accreditation since 2003.
Additional Resources
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Facebook Page
Mecklenburg County Jail