Who to Call When You Have Questions About an Inmate at Burke County

Two public sources handle most "where do I start?" questions in Burke County. For jail-related basics - like the Inmate Phone Service or the Inmate Handbook - check Burke County's jail page. To quickly see if someone has been booked and what charges they're facing, the Morganton Police Department's online inmate inquiry is your fastest option. It shows the person's name, primary charge, arrest date, and booking agency.

For general county questions and to get routed to the right office, use Burke County’s main contact information: 200 Avery Ave., Morganton, NC 28655, phone 828-764-9050.

You might come across county contact info while browsing other Burke County pages. But if your question is specifically about someone in custody - like communication rules or phone access - stick with the Burke County jail resources. The Inmate Phone Service and Inmate Handbook sections are good starting points. You can also call the main county number to get directed to the right place.

The Morganton Police Department's online inmate inquiry is useful when you need a quick public check on booking status. It displays core details - name, primary charge, arrest date, and booking agency - so you can confirm you've found the right person before making any calls.

If the online lookup doesn't answer your question, call Burke County at 828-764-9050. This is your best starting point for anything beyond what the public roster shows - staff can direct you to the right office or resource.

Tips for Calling

• ✓ The person’s full name (spelled the way it appears on the public listing)
• ✓ Primary charge (from the Morganton Police inmate inquiry)
• ✓ Arrest date (from the Morganton Police inmate inquiry)
• ✓ Booking agency (from the Morganton Police inmate inquiry)