How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Buncombe Detention Facility holds on-site visits on Tuesdays and Thursdays during two windows: 9:00–10:30am and 6:45–7:45pm. Each visit lasts 20 minutes, and you need to schedule at least 24 hours ahead. You're responsible for making the appointment—not the person inside. For your first visit, stop by the Detention Facility Front Desk or call (828) 250-4610 or (828) 250-4557. If you'd rather visit remotely, video visitation may be available through iWebVisit at www.iwebvisit.com. Before heading over, confirm you're on the approved visitor list and review the facility's ID requirements.
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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.
Scheduling your first visit at Buncombe Detention Facility is straightforward once you know the available time blocks and who to call.
On-site visits are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am–10:30am and 6:45pm–7:45pm.
Visits are 20 minutes long and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
You need to schedule the appointment yourself. For first-time visits, contact the Detention Facility Front Desk at (828) 250-4610 or (828) 250-4557, or set up an iWebVisit account at www.iwebvisit.com for video visit options when available.
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