Mail and Communication Information at Swain County Sheriff’s Office and Jail

For general correspondence with the Swain County Sheriff’s Office and Jail, use PO Box 1398, Bryson City, NC 28713. If you want to send mail to someone in custody, call the office at (828) 488-0159 to ask about the appropriate mail destination and requirements. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office fax number is (828) 488-0481. In an emergency, call 911.

Facility Information

Common Questions

Whom can I contact about sending mail to someone in custody?

You can contact the Swain County Sheriff’s Office and Jail at (828) 488-0159 to ask where to send mail for someone in custody. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Whom can I contact with questions about communicating with someone in jail?

You can call the Swain County Sheriff’s Office and Jail at (828) 488-0159 to ask about communicating with someone in custody.

General Guidance

For background information, read our general mail and communication guide. Facility instructions above take precedence.

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