How to Visit Ashe County Jail (NC)

Ashe County Detention Center offers free HomeWAV video visits at on-site kiosks in the lobby. The kiosks are available Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Planning a weekend trip? Those are the hours you have to work with.

Each inmate gets two 15-minute HomeWAV visits per weekend, and slots fill up. A family member must schedule visits ahead of time through the HomeWAV website. Show up without a reservation and you may not get in.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Schedule the inmate’s weekend HomeWAV visits ahead of time (a family member must do the scheduling through the HomeWAV website).
• ✓ Plan your on-site visit for Saturday or Sunday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM (on-site lobby kiosk visits are free during this window).
• ✓ Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time slot so you do not miss check-in and lose your visit.

Before you go, confirm a few things that can change. Call to verify the HomeWAV weekend hours and policies are still current, and ask whether any other visit types or weekday options exist. It also helps to confirm the exact check-in process for on-site visits: which desk to report to, when staff start checking people in, and whether you need to complete visitor registration or bring specific identification.

1. Confirm the right person is scheduling - Visits must be scheduled by a family member, so make sure the family member who is booking is the one who should be doing it.
2. Double-check the weekly limits before you book - Verify the inmate is still allotted two 15-minute HomeWAV visits each weekend so you plan your time (and your travel) around the current rules.