Greensboro Detention Center

Greensboro Detention Center is located at 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401. The main phone number is 336-641-2700, and the fax is 336-641-2793. For emergencies involving someone in custody, call 911. For non-emergencies, contact the Guilford County Sheriff's Office at 336-373-2222. Need help after hours? GCSO Staff Duty is available nights and weekends at 336-641-3355. To serve criminal process during business hours, reach the GCSO Warrant Office at 201 S. Edgeworth St. at 336-641-2727. Victim resources are available through the Family Justice Center (Second Floor, 201 S. Greene St.) at 336-641-SAFE (7233) and the Domestic Violence Unit at 336-641-5354.

Greensboro Detention Center (listed as Greensboro Jail Central) has a rated capacity of 1,032 and an average daily population of 690. The jail provides on-site rehabilitation and religious services. A Transportation Section moves behavioral-health patients and prisoners daily to other correctional facilities, medical appointments, treatment sessions, and court hearings. If you're planning a visit or sending support, know that intake, visitation, mail, and commissary practices vary — many county detention centers use scheduled on-site video visitation, vendor-approved package rules, screened mail, and commissary systems. Intake and transfers typically involve medical and mental-health screening. Contact the detention center directly for Greensboro-specific schedules and requirements.