Find an Inmate at Rowan County Detention Ctr
Search for an inmate at Rowan County Detention Ctr and get help with contacting an inmate, visitation, and sending money.
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Overview
Looking for someone held at Rowan County Detention Center? Start with the Rowan County sheriff's inmate roster—not the state's Offender Public Information Search, which covers state prisons only. Most rosters let you search by full or partial name, or by offender number if you have it. You can usually narrow results with filters like status, gender, birth date, or age range. Results typically show the person's name and ID, physical descriptors, booking or arrest dates, charges, and custody status. Keep in mind that updates vary, so very recent arrests or releases might not appear right away. Once you find someone, follow mail rules carefully: include the inmate's ID and a physical return address, and skip prohibited items like bubble envelopes, cash, or coins.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- The state Offender Public Information Search does not include county jail listings; county sheriffs publish local rosters.
- You can generally search by full or partial name or by offender number and apply filters such as status, gender, and birth date.
- Search results typically list names, offender IDs, demographics, physical descriptors, arrest/booking dates, charges, and custody status.
- All inmate mail must display the inmate's ID number and include a physical return address; PO Boxes are not acceptable.
- All inmate mail must display the inmate's ID number on the envelope and on money orders, and must include a physical return address; PO Boxes are not acceptable.
Common Questions
How do I find an inmate held at Rowan County Detention Center?
Use the Rowan County sheriff’s inmate roster, not the state Offender Public Information Search (that tool covers state prisons). Search by the person’s full or partial name (try “sounds like” spellings) or by offender number, then use filters like status, gender, or birth date to narrow it down.
What details will an inmate search show for a Rowan County detainee?
An inmate search commonly shows the person’s name and offender ID, demographics (such as race/sex), height/weight, birth date, arrest or booking dates, charges, and custody status.
If I locate an inmate, what mail rules should I follow?
Put the inmate’s ID number on every envelope and on money orders, and include a physical return address (PO Boxes aren’t accepted). Don’t send bubble envelopes, cash, or coins; violations can lead to returned mail and, if it keeps happening, loss of mail privileges for the sender.
What should I do in an emergency involving someone at Rowan County Detention Center?
Call 911 for any emergency situation. For non-emergencies, use the detention center or sheriff’s office contact listed on official county pages and have the person’s full name and booking/offender ID ready.
What are the return-address and ID requirements for mail to an inmate at Rowan County Detention Center?
Put the inmate’s ID number on all inmate mail and on money orders, and include a physical return address—PO Boxes aren’t accepted. Don’t use sticker address labels; the return name and address must be handwritten or typed.
Related Guides
Three Ways to Send Money to an Inmate at Rowan County Detention Center
Putting money on someone's account at Rowan County Detention Center? You've got three options: mail a money order, deposit online, or use a lobby kiosk.
Before You Mail That Letter: Rowan County Detention Center Complete Mail Checklist
- Write the inmate’s ID number on the front of the envelope. - If you’re sending a money order, write the inmate’s ID number on the money order. - Add a physical street return address (a PO Box by itself isn’t accepted). - Make sure your letter is 10 pages or less total. - Count printed pages too (anything you printed from the Internet or similar media counts toward the 10-page limit). - If you include photos, keep it to 10 photos max in one envelope.
Sending Mail to the Annex: Where to Send Mail for Rowan County Annex Inmates
If your loved one is at the Rowan County Detention Center Annex on Grace Church Road, here's what matters: their mail still goes to the main Detention Center.