Wayne County Detention Center – Goldsboro, NC

Wayne County Detention Center is located in Wayne County, North Carolina and is the main jail for that area. Do you know someone locked up at Wayne County Detention Center? This site will tell you info about anything you might want to know about Wayne County Detention Center,like: How to locate an inmate. How to view Wayne County Detention Center mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Bail and how to get out of jail. Intake procedures and booking. Court records. And much more…

The prospect of getting arrested and going to jail is a scary prospect, not only for whoever is incarcerated, but also their family and friends. This guide is meant to give you information and tips that you’ll need to make going to jail less stressful. If you have questions, please feel free to ask them, and also any tips or comments that could be beneficial to other people in the same situation will be much appreciated.

Do you have a friend or family member that is in jail and don’t know how to find out where they are?

Has a family member or friend who’s been arrested and you need to locate them?

To look up who is in jail at Wayne County Detention Center you have to navigate to their web site and do an inmate search.

The Wayne County Detention Center Inmate Locator is a list of persons who are in jail, including status, bail amount, and times the inmate can have visitors. Also, you can find the same information on anybody processed or released in the last 24 hours. Inmates are shown in alphabetical order by their last name. You can find the information faster if you have the arrestee’s full name, birth date, or inmate ID.

If your friend or family member could possibly be incarcerated at a different jail you should check our guide to other North Carolina jails: North Carolina County Jails Listing

A mugshot, also called a booking picture, is a picture that the police take when you are booked into jail. They take one face photo and a side photo. Your name and jail ID number will be in the mugshot, and they are on file.

Mugshots of inmates can be searched on the Wayne County Detention Center website, or you can view them at the Wayne County Detention Center. When viewing online you will have to enter their full name, and an arrest date, if you know it.

Trying to figure out how to get your mugshot erased from the Wayne County Detention Center website? This can be tricky, as your mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot taken down you have to file a Petition to Expunge in court. What this means is that all of your arrest records would be sealed, and will not be accessible. It is difficult to do this, and you will most likely need the services of a lawyer.

For a more in-depth article about getting your mugshot removed, the various websites with mugshots, and the websites that offer to remove your mugshot for you: How To Get Your Mugshot Taken Down

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Naturally, if you’re locked up, your main thought is about when and how you will get out. After you’ve gone through booking, your bail amount is determined by a special judge called a magistrate. If you don’t get a bail set this might mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you do bail out you must agree to be in court on your court date, and in the meantime you are not allowed to leave the area.

In most cases, inmates at Wayne County Detention Center can earn early release in exchange for good behavior when they don’t break the rules and area a good inmate while locked up.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you might be given work release detail. You will either have to go back to jail every day when you’re finished with work, or you may be allowed to move to a halfway house when you are not working.

Your bail is the amount of money that you have to pay to the court system in order to be released from jail until you go to court. The amount of bail that is set is determined by the crime you are charged with. You will need to pay ten percent of the total set in order for you to bail out of jail. If you fail to show up for your scheduled court date, that person will lose that money.

In order to find out how much someone’s bail is, you will have to call the Wayne County Detention Center. If know the pertinent information, including name, address and date of birth, they’ll tell you how much their bail is. Also, you can find out how much their bail is online.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is never fun, but usually, its really easy if you have the money. To start with, figure out if they have a “Cash Bond Only” situation. If this is the case, you can’t use the services of a Bail Bondsman. Bail can only be paid by cash – the jail won’t accept a personal check. Once the cash bond has been paid, the person will be released into your care. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you’ll get the bail money back.

If the amount of bail set is large, or you can’t afford it, you should use a bail bondsman. Bondsmen usually have a fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount, and sometimes have a minimum of $100. The amount you pay to the bondsman will not be returned to you and is typically cash only. If the bail is extremely high, the bondsman may require that they use your assets, such as home, property or cars, as collateral for the bond in addition to whatever their charges are.

To find a local bail bondsman visit our page about: Find a bail bondsman

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• Early Release For Good Behavior
• Work Release
• Get Out For Time Served
• Be Released on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Released On House Arrest
• Own Recognizance

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The intake process is made up of the following steps:

• You will be placed in a waiting area or cell. If the jail is busy, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• The first thing you will have to is you will have to answer a number of questions, like your full name, your address, birth date and an emergency contact.
• Also, you will also be asked about your mental and medical history.
• You’ll be given an inmate ID number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• They will take your mugshot.
• All of your personal property will be taken away from you and stored until you get released.
• They will allow you to make a phone call in order to call a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If you are expected to be released quickly, you will be allowed to skip the jumpsuit and keep wearing your own clothes, if not you will be given a jail uniform – the jumpsuit.

Have you ever been arrested and gone through processing at jail? If so, please tell us how it happened. How long did it take to get through intake? How were you treated? Can you share any tips that could help other people make it through the process?

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When you post bail, you will be discharged from jail. The discharge process may take from 15 minutes to many hours. In other words the faster you post bail, the sooner you will be released. It also depends on if you’ve been given a cash bond or if a judge has to decide on how much to set your bail at. For a minor charge, you will simply be booked and released on your own recognizance. If you have served a sentence in jail and have a release date, plan to be discharged at any time that day – but usually in the morning.

issued for your arrest, or if you must begin your jail sentence, it is highly recommended that you follow the law and turn yourself in. If you have a warrant, report to the jail processing area, and tell an officer that believe that there could be an outstanding arrest warrant out for you. They will check their system to see if there are any outstanding local, state or federal arrest warrants out for you, and if there is one, they will take you into custody and begin the intake process. If you are reporting to serve out your sentence, report to the jail at the exact time and date that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Be sure that you aren’t late. Be sure to only bring allowed items with you, like a driver’s license or photo ID, any prescription medication you might take, along with your doctor’s prescription, as well as the official sentencing order.

In order to have visitors, inmates have to list information about each visitor to the jail in advance. Your visitor’s names will be put into the log for the inmate that requested the visitor. All visitors have to provide a photo ID when visiting. Anyone showing up late or that is not an approved visitor will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
Visitation procedures at Wayne County Detention Center frequently change, so it would be wise to visit the official jail site before go to the jail to visit an inmate.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. Phone calls made in jail are usually more expensive than phone calls made at home. There are certain restrictions about when and how often you can use the phone, but inmates must keep in mind lots of people want to use the phone – so you have to share. If you are under any sort of disciplinary procedure, your ability to use the phone might get cut back or forbidden completely.

The Wayne County Detention Center phone number is: (919)731-1481

All mail is required to be sent via US Postal Service. You cannot use any other form of mail or package delivery. You must write the inmate’s name, inmate ID, and jail address on the envelope. Do not mail anything in a box, envelope with padding or insulation, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope with metal in it. All mail received by the jail gets opened and read and inspected by the jail officers, and the mail will get sent back if it can’t be delivered.

Use this address when sending a letter to an inmate at Wayne County Detention Center:

Wayne County Detention Center
207 E. Chestnut Street P.O. Box 1877
Goldsboro, NC 27533

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Wayne County Detention Center
207 E. Chestnut Street P.O. Box 1877
Goldsboro, NC 27533

The mail policy at Wayne County Detention Center is always changing, so be sure to visit the official website before send a letter to someone in jail there.

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Even if you’ve been arrested, you need to be aware that you still have rights, the most important of which is the right to request a lawyer. You only get so many phone calls when you get arrested, so it is important to have a friend or relative find an attorney when you call. You may be asking yourself ‘why do I need an attorney?’ You can represent yourself if you really want to, but, a criminal lawyer will make sure you know your rights, help protect your best interests and help you through the criminal justice system in your county. The sooner you get a lawyer involved with your case, the better your chances.

For more information on how to find an attorney, read our guide: Find a Lawyer

If you need an attorney, but can’t afford an attorney, you will be given a public defender for a lawyer. In addition, the Public Defender is staffed by independent investigators, forensics experts and social workers. Public Defenders are full-fledged lawyers that are admitted to the State Bar and are licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

Have you or someone you know had to use a Public Defender? Are you happy with how they handled your case?

Court records are a matter of public record. Court records contain a case file containing a sheet called a docket sheet and all of the documents and motions filed in the case. You have the ability to access your court case records with the internet service, or at the Wayne County Clerk of Court where the case was filed.

The Wayne County Clerk of Court is an officer and clerk of the court who maintains court records and controls access to them. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for any court participant who must be under oath, and read the verdict when delivered by the jury. All records, documents, and evidence associated with your case are kept at Wayne County Clerk of Court office.

Court fees and costs are the charges and fees from your case, such as filing fees, motion and claim fees, and court charges. If you can’t afford to pay these fees and have court appointed legal counsel or a Public Defender, you may not have to pay the fees.

The magistrate is the type of judge that will preside on your case. Magistrate judges do a number of different things, like setting bail, issuing arrest warrants, and presiding over initial court appearances and detention hearings.

A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is put together with your background information and as much detail about the defendant’s life history, which the magistrate will review when determining a sentence. Information will be requested from the defendant, his or her family, and in some cases the victim. Bear in mind you can ask to receive a copy of this report prior to sentencing, and make sure that you correct any inaccurate information.

If you get convicted of a crime, you will then get sentenced. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, including community service to probation, to even incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on the particulars of your trial, the severity of your crime, and any sentencing guidelines that they judge will use, you will either be taken into custody, right there in court, or you might be given a date that you are required to go to jail to serve out your sentence.

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Do you want to find out if some you know is in jail, or has been an inmate in the past?

You can you will have to query the jail’s website, and search using:

• Name.
• Birth date.
• Their booking date.
• and their jail inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail or not, you can call the jail find out if they’ve been arrested.

If you think you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you can find out by checking the court records on the Wayne County jail website or call the court. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and ask one of the officers. You should be clear that if there is a warrant for your arrest, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s name, as well as the date of their arrest, contact the Wayne County jail, on the phone, go there in person, or check online. Records of arrests are a matter of public record and the information is available to anyone.

Civil processes are when you are served with legal papers, like , subpoenas, and arrest warrants. You can find these civil process orders by going to the Wayne County Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.

All registered sex offenders must be listed and registered on both a national and state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been tried by jury and convicted in a court of law of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access these listings on the internet, but remember that you won’t find the precise address, just the neighborhood block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public, and are accessible by anyone. They include a case file that contains a docket and all of the documents and filings filed in the case. You are able to access court records online, or at Clerk of Court office in the county where the case was filed.

Each state maintains records of their state citizen’s criminal history. These databases are all connected so you can track criminal convictions from another state. You are able to go to the Wayne County Courthouse and inquire, or check online. It helps to know the county, and in the event that the crime was in a different state, you might have to pay a fee for a more comprehensive search.

A search of someone’s criminal history you will be able to find out if someone has been arrested, charged, or convicted for these crimes:

• DUI.
• Drug offenses.
• Kidnapping.
• Sex offenses which could include rape, and sexual assault.
• Violent crimes.
• Theft.

During a criminal records search, you won’t be able to see if that person had:

• Speeding.
• Lost their driver’s license or license revoked or suspended.
• Any accidents.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To get this kind of information, you have to do a search for their driving history.

Have you ever searched for criminal records? How hard was it? Was your search online or did you have to call the Wayne County courthouse? Was the information correct? There are many reasons that people search for criminal records, and your comments may help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

The FBI has a listing of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Wayne County, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List: External Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of being incarcerated in the Wayne County jail is something you wish you could avoid, eventually you will get used to the daily routine there. Inmates get a wake-up alarm at about six in the morning, and then you’ll have roll call. You will then eat breakfast. After breakfast, you will have to work in the program that has been assigned to you. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Wayne County Detention Center, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Wayne County Detention Center uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The rules for sending funds to someone in jail at Wayne County Detention Center changes, so we suggest that you visit the the Wayne County Detention Center website when you send any money.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Wayne County Detention Center

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Wayne County Detention Center, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Wayne County Detention Center

Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been an inmate at this jail? Do you have a family member or friend there? Have you ever visited an inmate at this jail?

If so, then you should tell us about it. Write down what you experienced so that other people will know what to expect.

Things you might want to put in your comment:

• Conditions at the jail.
• Jail facility and layout
• Guards and staff
• Food and commissary
• Visitation
• Inmates.
• Prisoner safety
• Jail gangs
• Prisoner activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Everyone’s who has been put in jail has some stories to tell about the whole experience. How’d you end up in jail? Were you fairly treated? How was day to day life at Wayne County Detention Center? What were the other inmates like? How did going to jail affect your life?

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