Who to Call at Washington County Detention Center (And When)

For detention and inmate-related questions, call 252-793-1107. The Business Office / Non-Emergency line is 252-793-2422 - this same number also handles Patrol, making it a good starting point if you're unsure where your question belongs. To reach the Chief Deputy, call 252-793-1106. The office fax is 252-793-3716. Phone numbers do change, so double-check the Sheriff's Office contact listing before calling - especially if you keep hitting a busy signal or no answer.

Call Detention at 252-793-1107 when your question involves someone in custody. This is the number for day-to-day jail matters - anything handled by the detention side rather than patrol or administration.

Call Patrol at 252-793-2422 for public-safety issues needing a patrol response or follow-up. If you're reporting an active or recent situation that requires the patrol side of the Sheriff's Office, this is the line to use.

Use the Business Office / Non-Emergency number, 252-793-2422, for non-urgent Sheriff's Office questions that aren't detention-related. This is the same number listed for Patrol, so if you're unsure whether your issue is administrative or patrol-related, call here and ask to be routed.

What to Have Ready

• ✓ Your relationship to the person you’re calling about
• ✓ Their full legal name
• ✓ Booking number (if you have it)
• ✓ If you’re reporting an incident: the date, time, and location
• ✓ A call-back number where you can be reached

Timing matters for administrative calls. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is open Monday–Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm and closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. You'll have better luck reaching the right staff during those weekday hours.

1. Verify the current contact list - Check the Washington County Sheriff’s Office webpage for the most up-to-date numbers.
2. Try an alternate listed line - If you can’t get through to Detention, try the Business Office/Non-Emergency line (and vice versa) and ask to be routed.
3. Call 911 for urgent help - If it’s an emergency or you need immediate assistance, call 911 (available 24/7).

One helpful detail: the Sheriff's Office lists the same phone number (252-793-2422) for both the Business Office/Non-Emergency line and Patrol. If you're trying to reach either and aren't sure which extension you need, start with that shared number and explain what you're calling about.