This page helps users handle an inmate search in Davidson County, North Carolina, by explaining where to look, how to use the official list, and what details may help confirm a match.

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office provides the active inmate list for people held at the Davidson County Jail. Use it as the main starting point for current custody information.

Davidson County Sheriff's Office active inmate list

Use the Davidson County active inmate list to look for current jail inmates. The list is searchable and sortable by the column headers shown on the page.

  • Last name
  • First name
  • Middle name
  • Full name
  • City, state, sex, age, height, or weight when those details help narrow the result

After filtering the list, compare the available details carefully before opening a record.

  • Sort the list by selecting a column header.
  • Use the search fields below the headers to filter the results.
  • Select the full name link for the inmate to view more details.

Check spelling and name order. The list displays names by last name, first name, and middle name, so try partial names if a full search does not return the person you expected.

Davidson County Jail custody information

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the care and custody of inmates incarcerated at the Davidson County Jail. The Detention Center provides inmate-related services such as food service, healthcare, mail, commissary, banking, religious services, and work programs.

The jail books approximately 6,000 inmates each year, and the average daily population exceeds 280 inmates.

Inmate money, phone, and mail services

The Davidson County Inmate/Detention Center page explains common services for people communicating with or supporting an inmate.

  • Money deposits may be made at the Jail ATM near the Magistrate Hallway Entrance.
  • Online commissary deposits are available after creating an account on the deposit website linked by the sheriff's office.
  • Phone and messaging services are handled through Pay Tel Communications.
  • Jail canteen orders may be placed during the weekly ordering period.

For inmate mail, the listed canteen mailing address is Davidson County Jail, inmate name and inmate I.D number, Facility ID Number 5048, P.O. Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419.

Accuracy and update limits

Inmate information can change quickly. The posted data may contain errors or may not reflect the most current information.

The inmate data is scheduled to be updated by noon each weekday. Online inmate information does not show a person's full criminal history or final criminal status, and a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Davidson County inmate search contacts

Use these contacts for jail or sheriff's office questions tied to inmate lookup and detention information.

  • Davidson County Jail
    Phone: 33 6-242-2141
  • Davidson County Sheriff's Office, 2511 East US Hwy 64, Lexington, NC 27292
    Phone: (336) 242-2105
    Non-emergency line: (336) 249-0131

Common questions

Where do I search for a Davidson County inmate?

Use the official active inmate list from the Davidson County Sheriff's Office. You can sort columns, filter the list, and open an inmate's full name link for details.

Who operates the Davidson County Jail?

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the care and custody of inmates incarcerated at the Davidson County Jail.

How often is the inmate list updated?

The inmate data is scheduled to be updated by noon each weekday. Because inmate information changes quickly, current details may differ from what appears online.

Does the inmate list show criminal history?

No. The online information does not reflect the criminal history or final criminal status of any current or former inmate.

How can I contact an inmate by phone or messaging?

Inmate phone and messaging services are handled by Pay Tel Communications. The sheriff's office lists Pay Tel as the inmate communications provider and gives 1-800-PAY-TELL as a phone option.