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Capt. William P. Blanks, Detention Administrator

Lt. Clementine Thompson,Chief Detention Officer

Sgt. Dawn Battle, Inmate Population Control Officer
 
Detention Chaplain, Dr. Dave Heller

Visitation Days

Monday:        Inmates last name ending A to F Tuesday:        Inmates last name ending G to L 
Wednesday:   Inmates last name ending M to R 
Thursday:       Inmateslast name ending S to Z

The visitation is from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M.

                 and from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.

  • There are no exceptions.
  • Each inmate is allowed one (1)20 minutes visit per week.
  • Each inmate may have up to 4 visitors during the 20 minutes time period but the 20 minutes of time is to be divided among the 4 people.
  • Also, inmates must have the name of the visitor on his/her visitation list or that visitor will be refused.
  • Any visitor can be denied visitation and the inmates can also be denied this privilege for reasons deemed appropriate by the staff.
  • Also anyone entering the visitation room not on the visitation list can cause that inmate loss of visitation privileges.
  • All visitors must have a valid photo ID to sign up for visitation. 
    NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

GUIDELINES FOR LEAVING PROPERTY FOR INMATES 

  • Inmates are not allowed more than $ 50.00 total in their accounts.
  • Soft cover Bibles and 3 paperback books of choice (i.e. novels, puzzle books) NO MAGAZINES or NEWSPAPERS ALLOWED
  • Prescriptions medications may be turned into Nurse.  These must be current and in proper containers.
  • No personal hygiene products are allowed.

INMATE ACCOUNTS

  • Inmates are allowed to have $50.00 in their account. When sending money orders and leaving money with detention staff, do not send more than $50.00. Money can only be brought Monday thru Friday from the hours of 8:00 AM. to 5:00 P.M.
  • NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

PROPERTY BROUGHT FOR INMATES

  • If an inmate is set for trial in Superior Court dress clothing will be accepted. All clothing needs to be picked up after the inmate's trial is complete.
  • All items brought to the Detention Center for an inmate WILL be searched for contraband.
  • Any prescribed medication for an inmate may be brought at any time.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

  • All mail must go through the US Postal Service.
  • Address to the inmate
    P.O. Box 280
    Whiteville, NC 28472.
  • All mail will be searched and scanned for contraband.

NO LETTERS CAN BE LEFT AT THE DETENTION CENTER FOR AN INMATE.

 


805 WASHINGTON STREET WHITEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28472

910-642-6551 (phone) 910-642-4321 (fax)


    

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   Sheriff Christopher Batten

Office Hours: 
Monday - Friday      
8:00a - 5:00p

Sheriff's Office
805 Washington Street
Whiteville, NC  28472
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Chris Batten
Sheriff
cbatten@columbusco.org
(910) 642-6551 voice
(910) 642-4321 fax

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