Washington County Detention Center, NC

Visiting someone at Washington County Detention Center takes a little planning. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and closed on weekends and holidays—that's your window to call with questions. Visitation specifics vary: whether visits are in person or by video, who can visit, and the hours all depend on the facility's current rules. Most facilities require you to be on an approved visitor list, which means completing a visitor application and waiting for approval. Housing location and security restrictions can affect what kind of visit is allowed, so check before you show up.

Communication with someone at Washington County Detention Center goes through approved third-party vendors, not the jail directly. Phone calls, digital messaging, tablet access, and video visits are all managed through the vendor's app or web portal. To get started, create a vendor account and add funds if you need paid calling, tablet features, or video services. From there, follow the vendor's steps to schedule video visits or send messages. For non-emergency questions (including booking-related inquiries), call the detention line at 252-793-1107. For emergencies, dial 911.

Sending mail to someone at Washington County Detention Center means using North Carolina's offsite mail-scan process for non-legal letters. The vendor screens and scans your letter, then delivers it to the inmate as a digital copy. The original is typically kept only briefly. Packages and publications work differently—they usually aren't processed through the scanning service and may need to go to the facility's street address or through an approved vendor. To avoid delays, use the vendor's required addressing format. Include the inmate's full name, ID number, and full facility name (spell out the state). You can send mail by USPS or submit it through the vendor's app or website. Processing is often quick, but timing varies.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office and Detention are on the 4th floor of the Washington County Courthouse at 120 Adams Street, PO Box 969, Plymouth, NC 27962. Public hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed Saturdays, Sundays, and county-observed holidays. For emergencies, call 911 (available 24 hours). For non-emergencies or questions about someone in custody, call the detention unit at 252-793-1107. The sheriff's office also publishes separate contacts for the business office, fax, Chief Deputy, and Patrol. When calling about a person in custody, have their full name and any booking or offender ID ready—it helps staff find the right record faster.