This page helps users with an inmate search in Forsyth County, North Carolina by pointing them to the official jail and sheriff resources used for inmate inquiry, detention information, and related next steps.
The main online path is the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Police to Citizen inmate catalog. For facility details, visitation, telephone service, commissary, and detention questions, the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center is the key county facility.
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office inmate catalog
Start with the official Police to Citizen inmate catalog for a current Forsyth County inmate search. The catalog is the most direct online place to begin an inmate inquiry through the Sheriff's Office.
Search the Forsyth County inmate catalog.
Use the result details to confirm that you have the correct person before taking another step. If the online information does not answer your question, contact the detention center rather than relying on unofficial inmate search websites.
Law Enforcement Detention Center
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Detention Center is an adult maximum security detention facility for male and female sentenced misdemeanant and pre-trial inmates. It is located in downtown Winston-Salem.
The detention center page includes public information for inmate inquiry, visitation policy, clergy visitation, commissary, inmate telephone service, and detention center mail notices.
Review Law Enforcement Detention Center information for facility-related questions after checking the inmate catalog.
Visitation and facility rules
Before planning a visit, review the county visitation policy. The detention center is described as a cell phone free facility, and the visitation materials also note restrictions involving tobacco products and wireless communication devices.
Review the Forsyth County Detention Center visitation policy for visitor guidance in English and Spanish.
Important: Use the detention center’s official visitation policy for visit rules before going to the facility.
Sheriff online services
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Police to Citizen portal also provides public access to other online services. Users can search public safety incidents and arrests, view the Daily Bulletin, and submit incident reports through the portal.
Use the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Police to Citizen portal for related public safety searches and online services.
Detention center contact information
Use these contacts for detention center questions, inmate-related facility issues, and Sheriff’s Office assistance.
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Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Administration Building, 301 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 917-7001
Fax: (336) 727-8070 -
Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center, 201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 917-7600
Common questions
Where do I start a Forsyth County inmate search?
Start with the official Forsyth County inmate catalog from the Sheriff's Office Police to Citizen system.
Which facility handles Forsyth County inmates?
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Detention Center houses male and female sentenced misdemeanant and pre-trial inmates.
Where is the Forsyth County detention center located?
The Law Enforcement Detention Center is at 201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
Who can I call about detention center questions?
Call the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center at (336) 917-7600 for facility-related questions.
Where can I check visitation information?
Use the detention center visitation policy before planning a visit. It explains visitor guidance and facility rules in English and Spanish.