Greensboro Detention Center
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When to Call 911 vs. the Guilford County Sheriff's Office (non-emergency numbers)
Call 911 for any life-threatening situation or immediate emergency at or near the Greensboro Detention Center. If someone’s safety is at risk and you need help right now, don’t wait—dial 911.
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Who to Call About Someone at Greensboro Detention Center (quick directory)
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Greensboro vs. High Point Detention Centers: Addresses, Phone Numbers, and Capacity
If you’re trying to reach someone in custody in Guilford County, the fastest way to reduce delays is to make sure you’re calling the right detention center. Here are the key contact details and what the capacity numbers mean.
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Contact Info
- Greensboro Detention Center is at 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401; main phone 336-641-2700 and fax 336-641-2793.
- For emergencies call 911; for non-emergencies contact the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office at 336-373-2222.
- For nights and weekends contact GCSO Staff Duty at 336-641-3355.
Facility Info
- Rated capacity is 1,032 with an average daily population of 690.
- The facility offers rehabilitation and religious services on site.
- The Transportation Section transports behavioral-health patients and prisoners daily to correctional and medical facilities and for court hearings.
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Facility Info
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.
Common Questions
What number should I call in an emergency involving someone at Greensboro Detention Center?
Call 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies about someone in custody, contact the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office at 336-373-2222 or the Greensboro Detention Center main line at 336-641-2700.
Contact InfoWho do I contact after hours or on weekends about an inmate at Greensboro Detention Center?
For nights and weekends, contact GCSO Staff Duty at 336-641-3355. Some matters are handled during weekday business hours, such as the GCSO Warrant Office at 336-641-2727.
Contact InfoWhat is the capacity and average population at Greensboro Detention Center?
Greensboro Jail Central has a rated capacity of 1,032 and an average daily population of 690.
Facility InfoDoes Greensboro Detention Center provide rehabilitation or religious services?
Yes. The facility offers rehabilitation and religious services on site.
Facility InfoWhat does the Transportation Section at Greensboro Detention Center do?
The Transportation Section transports behavioral-health patients and prisoners daily to other correctional and medical facilities and for court hearings.
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For emergencies call 911; for non-emergencies call the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office at 336-373-2222.
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