Where the Washington County Sheriff's Office & Detention Are Located (Courthouse 4th Floor) — Address, PO Box & What to Verify Before You Visit

The Washington County Sheriff's Office sits on the 4th floor of the Washington County Courthouse. The street address: 120 Adams Street, Plymouth, NC 27962.

If you need a mailing address, the Sheriff’s Office lists a PO Box: PO Box 969, Plymouth, NC 27962.

For emergencies, call 911. It’s a 24-hour service.

For routine questions, use the non-emergency lines. The Business Office number is 252-793-2422. For detention-specific inquiries, call 252-793-1107.

Depending on what you need, these other contacts may help: Office fax is 252-793-3716, Chief Deputy is 252-793-1106, and Patrol is 252-793-2422.

For mail, use the PO Box: PO Box 969, Plymouth, NC 27962. Before sending anything, call the detention staff to confirm exactly how to format the detainee's name and what items are allowed.

Verify Before Visit

• ✓ Call Detention at 252-793-1107 to confirm current visiting hours and whether you need to be on an approved list.
• ✓ Ask Detention what the check-in process looks like (where to report, what security screening to expect, and what time you should arrive).
• ✓ Confirm what ID is required for entry and whether there are any restrictions you should know before you come.
• ✓ Ask about parking and where family members should wait if only one person is allowed to check in.
• ✓ If your question isn’t detention-specific, call the Business Office/non-emergency line at 252-793-2422 for general guidance.

1. Write down the right address - For in-person visits, use 120 Adams Street, Plymouth, NC 27962; for mailing, use PO Box 969, Plymouth, NC 27962.
2. Call Detention first - Reach Detention at 252-793-1107 to ask where you should go in the courthouse and what the current visiting process requires.
3. Use the general office line for non-detention questions - The Business Office/non-emergency number is 252-793-2422.
4. Get clear answers before you leave home - Ask specifically about ID requirements, parking, and where family members should wait during check-in.

Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. They're closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. If you're planning a trip - especially around a holiday - call ahead to confirm.