How to contact an inmate at Buncombe County Detention Center - Inmate Help (2024)

Buncombe County Detention Center inmate search

To contact a person start by searching for the person on the facility website. Perform a search by following these steps:

• Step 1: Enter their first name and last name into the search form and click "Search"
• Step 2: Locate their inmate record
• Step 3: Write down their Inmate ID and any housing information provided

Important! Be sure to enter the persons full name. Nicknames should not be used.

After finding the person you are looking for you can then create a messaging account to send letters and photos.

How to message an inmate

You can use your phone or computer to send emails letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send an message, start by searching for an inmate at Buncombe County Detention Center .

Sending Photos and Postcards

A great way to send love and support to loved one at Buncombe County Detention Center is to send photos and postcards. It only takes a few minutes to send photos from your phone and it makes a huge difference. You can also mail postcards with words of support and inspiration, or design your own postcard for special moments like birthdays and holidays.

Important! Be sure not to send any explicit photos or they may not be approved by the facility. You can also use a photo printing app like Penmate to make sure your photos are printed at the correct size (4x6 or 3x5) and are mailed according to the rules and regulations of Buncombe County Detention Center.

Frequently asked questions about Buncombe County Detention Center

1. How long does it take to deliver a message?

   If you're sending an email message your letter is usually delivered within 24-48 hours. For messages sent via mail you should expect delivery within 3-7 days. All messages will need be approved by Buncombe County Detention Center.

2. How much does it cost to send a message to Buncombe County Detention Center?

   You can send a message free using your phone or mail a message via USPS for the price of a $0.60 stamp and envelope. You can also purchase credits or e-stamps from services starting at $1.99.

3. What services can I use to contact an inmate at Buncombe County Detention Center?

   Penmate

   You can use Penmate to send letters and photos to an inmate from your phone. It's a easy way to stay in touch during your loved one's incarceration. Use the inmate locator to find an inmate's location and contact information, then you can send messages within a few minutes.

   Securus messaging

   Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at Buncombe County Detention Center. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.

   JPay

   Some county jails and state prisons may support for sending messages with JPay. You must register an account with the system, find your loved one, and purchase stamps to send messages. For some locations you can also attach photos.

   Smart Jail Mail

   You may also check if Smart Jail Mail is available at Buncombe County Detention Center. Smart Jail Mail is operated by Smart Communications and has contracted with some state and county jails. After purchasing credits, your messages and photos are sent to the facility, printed out, and then handed out to your loved one.

4. What is the mailing address of Buncombe County Detention Center?

   Mailing address:

   Buncombe County Detention Center
   20 Davidson Dr
   Asheville , NC 28801
   (828) 250-4550

   Business hours:

   • Monday: Open 24 hours
   • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
   • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
   • Thursday: Open 24 hours
   • Friday: Open 24 hours
   • Saturday: Open 24 hours
   • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Overview of Buncombe County Detention Center

Buncombe County Detention Center is situated in downtown Asheville, North Carolina and towers over most of the city's immediate landscape. As the name suggests, the Buncombe County Detention Center is where local and state authorities detain individuals who have been accused or convicted of a crime. Whether they will be transported soon, or stay incarcerated there, will be decided by the concerned judicial systems.

The center has strong, secure gates that and tall walls made of bricks which maintains a safe ambiance for everyone around considering they have the reputation of containing some arguably dangerous criminals. Still, receiving positive records on matters of cell security, legitimacy, and condition for inmates and visitors aren't unusual around this area. Owing to its relatively modern establishment in the year of 1995, one can remark on an extensive infrastructure, broader intake processing parameters, adequate amenities supporting hundreds of sleeping chambers, visitation areas, large dietary facilities, and retail.

Every prisoner admitted at Buncombe County Detention County Center is granted the fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution. The center ties the various amenities available while ensuring that prisoners can meet their deadlines healthily and programmatically too. Occasionally, the facility provides permissible provision incorporating a maximum penalty of incarceration uniformly for all its observed prisoners. However, utmost privacy meant only to accommodate those covered under a legal activity is permitted, necessitating proper documentation as validated such by external and internal authorities.

What services are provided by Buncombe County Detention Center?

The Buncombe County Detention Center is dedicated to providing its inmates with various programs and services that somewhat nurture life skills and reinforce responsible behavior. The center's goal is to positively impact individuals living there to help them build healthy relationships and productivity once they are much more stable.

One of the services it offers is the Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs. These programs provide inmates with a confidential and supportive environment where they can overcome their addictions and cravings for alcohol and drugs. The facility’s medical staff collaborates intensively to provide every necessary treatment during these rehabilitation programs.

Another program offered is workforce development. These sessions are achieved through various community organizations (with partners from Bethel and Candler). The center offers job skills coaching, employment readiness activities, uses vocational training, and placement plans for those interested to end up working with different industries like the construction industry, grooming industry, culinary sector, and also office jobs, among others.

Additionally, the center provides educational programs like the GED program, support in attaining a high school diploma and teaching identifying computer skills to make their learning consistent and relevant. There are also limited higher learning courses offered to those who are willing to participate in letters exchanged with counterparts from participating higher learning institutions. More importantly, mental health services such as anger management classes and counseling, and domestic violence management is advised and available to at-risk or high-risk individuals.

Overall, these programs and services offered highlight that the Buncombe County Detention Center strives toward rehabilitating their inmates, aiming to transform them into productive citizens capable of a better quality of life.