How to Schedule Your First In-Person Visit at Buncombe Detention Facility
Visiting someone in jail for the first time can feel overwhelming—especially when you want to get everything right. Here's how to schedule an in-person visit at Buncombe Detention Facility, step by step.
At Buncombe Detention Facility, you're the one who schedules the visit - your loved one can't do it from inside. Plan ahead: visits must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Same-day appointments aren't available.
On-site visits happen Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can choose between two time windows: 9:00am–10:30am or 6:45pm–7:45pm. Know which day and time works for you before you call - it'll make scheduling faster.
Heads up: On-site visits run in 20-minute intervals, so your scheduled time will be a short slot within the visitation window.
- Pick a Tuesday or Thursday slot - choose between 9:00am–10:30am or 6:45pm–7:45pm.
- Call the Detention Facility Front Desk to set your first visit - use (828) 250-4610 or (828) 250-4557.
- Schedule at least 24 hours ahead - make sure your requested visit time is far enough out to meet the advance-notice requirement.
Want to schedule additional visits? You can set up an account through iWebVisit. The same 24-hour advance booking rule applies.
Practical Calling Tips
- ✓ Call the Detention Facility Front Desk at (828) 250-4610 or (828) 250-4557
- ✓ Have a couple of possible Tuesday/Thursday options ready (morning or evening window)
- ✓ Make sure the visit you’re requesting is at least 24 hours away
- ✓ Write down the date/time you’re given so you don’t have to call back to confirm it later
Can't get through to the front desk? Try the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office main office at (828) 250-4503. They're located at 60 Court Plaza, 4th Floor, Asheville, NC 28801, and open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (closed weekends).
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