Understanding Winston County Jail's Booking Number (And Why You Need It)
If someone you care about is at Winston County Jail, their booking number is one of the first things you'll need. It's the fastest way to find the right person in the roster—and you'll use it again for phone calls, mail, and sending money.
A booking number is the unique identifier assigned when someone is booked into Winston County Jail. You'll find it on the jail roster next to basic details like name and date of birth. Because it's unique to each booking, it's the most reliable way to confirm you're looking at the correct record - especially helpful when someone has a common name.
Quick tip: Winston County’s inmate inquiry/search page accepts either a last name or a booking number. If you already have the booking number, use it - it helps you get to the right result faster.
You can find someone's booking number through Winston County's public jail information online. The roster displays each person's booking number alongside their name and other identifying details. Once you locate the right person, the number is right there. The inmate inquiry/search page gives you two options: search by last name to pull up matching results, or enter a booking number directly if you already have it. Either way, you're looking for the roster entry where the booking number appears - you'll need it for everything else.
- Open the inmate inquiry/search page - This is where Winston County lets you look up someone in custody.
- Search by last name (or booking number, if you have it) - The tool accepts either option, depending on what you know.
- Find the correct roster entry and copy the booking number - The jail roster shows the booking number with the person’s basic identifying information.
The booking number comes up again when you call the jail. The phone system prompts you to enter it, so even if you know the person's full name, have the number ready to avoid delays. One more thing: Winston County Jail does not accept collect calls. That makes it even more important to follow the correct process and enter the booking number exactly as prompted.
For mail, the booking number helps the jail route your letter to the right person. Include the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. If it's missing or wrong, your mail can get delayed while staff try to match it to the correct inmate.
- ✓ Send funds using money orders or cashier’s checks only (cash is not accepted).
- ✓ Keep deposits within the $100 per day limit.
- ✓ Put the booking number on anything you send so it’s credited to the correct person.
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- ✓ Save the booking number in your phone notes as soon as you find it (you’ll use it for the inmate search and phone prompts).
- ✓ Double-check every digit before entering it into the call system prompts.
- ✓ Include the booking number every time you address mail to the inmate, along with their full name.
Reminder: Winston County Jail only accepts money orders or cashier’s checks for inmate funds, and there’s a $100-per-day limit. Always include the booking number so the money goes to the right account.
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