This page helps with an inmate search in Durham County, North Carolina by pointing you to the official search tool and related Sheriff’s Office resources.
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office maintains the Inmate Population Search and provides detention, visitation, phone, mail, commissary, and records information for people who need next steps after locating a detainee.
Durham County Inmate Population Search
The main online tool for checking current custody information is the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Population Search. The search page shows current inmate records and includes the date and time when the list was last updated.
Each listing may show details such as the confined date, charged date, release status, statute description, bond type, bond amount, court docket, and days in jail for each charge.
- Go to the Inmate Population Search.
- Review the current inmate records list.
- Select an inmate name if you want to be directed to VINE for status-change notifications.
- Contact the Durham County Sheriff’s Office if the information is unclear or you have questions about the page.
Inmate status and VINE notifications
The inmate records list allows users to click an inmate’s name to go to VINE, the Victim Information and Notification Everyday service. VINE can be used to register for notifications when an inmate’s status changes.
Check the update time. Custody information can change, so use the last updated time shown on the search page when reviewing a record.
Durham County Detention Facility services
The Durham County Detention Facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The facility provides intake and release services, inmate housing, medical services, programs, food service, laundry, and facility maintenance.
The Sheriff’s Office detention services page explains facility operations, inmate housing classification, and available programs.
- Educational and vocational programs
- STARR Program
- ABE/GED classes and literacy tutoring
- Work release, work details, and work programs
- Religious services and AA/NA meetings
- Pretrial screening, classification, visitation, recreation, grievances, and discipline hearings
Visitation, phone, mail, and inmate funds
After finding someone in custody, family and friends may need separate Sheriff’s Office pages for visits, phone service, mail, commissary, or account deposits.
- Use the inmate visitation page for in-person and video visitation rules, scheduling, and visit times.
- Review inmate phone services for GTL account information.
- Check the inmate mail page before sending personal correspondence, legal mail, books, or packages.
- Use inmate funds information for TouchPay deposits and facility number details.
- Review inmate commissary information for commissary deposits, money orders, and gift package options.
Records Division and report requests
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Records Division manages agency reports, including incident reports, property reports, vehicle reports, missing person reports, citations, driver’s license pickup, and warning tickets.
The Records Division page lists public report copy information, fees, and courthouse service hours. The Records Division is on the first floor of the Durham County courthouse at 510 South Dillard Street in Durham and is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Members of the public who need a criminal record check are directed to the Clerk of Court’s Office on the first floor of the Durham County courthouse or the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation website.
Durham County inmate search contacts
Use these contacts for questions about the inmate search page, detention services, or related Sheriff’s Office records.
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Durham County Sheriff’s Office, 200 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 560-0897
Email: [email protected] -
Durham County Sheriff’s Office Records Division, 510 South Dillard Street, Durham
Phone: (919) 560-0899 or (919) 560-0898
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Durham County Detention Facility inmate funds mail, DCSO Money Intake P.O. Box 544 Durham, NC 27702
Common questions
Where can I search for a Durham County inmate online?
Use the Durham County Sheriff’s Office official inmate search to review the current inmate records list.
Who maintains the Durham County inmate search page?
The information on the inmate search page is maintained by the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. Questions about the page can be directed to (919) 560-0897 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Can I get notifications when an inmate’s status changes?
Yes. The inmate search page directs users to VINE when an inmate name is selected, so they can register for notifications about changes to that inmate’s status.
How do I schedule a visit with someone in the Durham County Detention Facility?
Use the Sheriff’s Office visitation instructions. In-person visits must be scheduled at least two days and no more than seven days in advance, and visitors should arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled visit.
Where should personal inmate mail be sent?
Personal mail for a resident of the Durham County Detention Center should be addressed to Durham County Detention Center, NC, with the recipient name and ID number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail, books, and packages must still be sent to P.O. Box 771, Durham, NC 27702.
What facility number is used for Durham County inmate fund deposits?
The facility number for TouchPay deposits to the Durham County Detention Facility is 227701. An inmate ID/JCA number is also required.