What Attorneys and Legal Professionals Need to Know to Visit Pitt County Detention Center
Professional visits at Pitt County Detention Center are straightforward—show up during the right window with the right credentials. Use the checklist below before you head over.
Professional (onsite) visits run Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. That long window makes it easier to fit a visit around court, travel, or late prep sessions. Just plan for occasional facility interruptions that can pause inmate movement.
Weekend hours are split: Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 AM to Noon, then 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Show up between Noon and 5:00 PM? You'll be waiting until the evening window opens.
Head to the Public Magistrates Office and check in at the records window. Need to coordinate ahead of time? Call the Mail Disbursement Office at (252) 902-2868.
ID and Attorney Proof
- ✓ Valid government-issued photo ID
- ✓ Proof you’re a licensed attorney (for example, a courthouse ID that states “attorney” or a Bar Association card)
Paraprofessionals Authorization
- ✓ Valid government-issued photo ID (required for paraprofessionals)
- ✓ If you are not accompanied by the inmate’s attorney: a signed authorization letter on the attorney’s official letterhead (required each visit) that includes:
- ✓ Inmate’s name
- ✓ Court jurisdiction
- ✓ Case number
- ✓ Full name of the person or persons authorized to visit
- ✓ Attorney’s signature
Prohibited Items
- ✓ Do not bring briefcases, satchels, suitcases, bulky coats, purses, or similar items into the facility.
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