Winston-Salem Inmate Population
Winston-Salem inmate population records are managed by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. The city does not have its own jail. People arrested by Winston-Salem police are taken to the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center. The county sheriff handles booking, custody, and release for all Winston-Salem inmates. You can search the inmate population through the county's online booking system. Records include names, charges, bond amounts, and arrest dates. All basic custody data is public under North Carolina law and can be viewed at no cost.
Winston-Salem Quick Facts
Forsyth County Detention Center
The Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center is where Winston-Salem inmates are held. The facility sits at 201 North Church Street in Winston-Salem. The phone number is (336) 917-7600. This is a county-run facility. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations, from intake to release.
Winston-Salem is the largest city in Forsyth County. Most arrests in the county come from Winston-Salem police. After an arrest, the person is brought to the detention center for booking. The intake process records the person's name, charges, and other details. A booking photo is taken. Bond is set based on the charges. All of this goes into the inmate population record system that the public can search.
The Forsyth Correctional Center is also in Winston-Salem at 307 Craft Drive. This is a state prison run by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It is separate from the county jail. People at the state facility have been sentenced to prison. People at the county detention center are mostly awaiting trial or serving short terms.
| Facility | Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 |
| Phone | (336) 917-7600 |
| Operated By | Forsyth County Sheriff's Office |
Note: The Forsyth Correctional Center at 307 Craft Drive is a state prison, not a county jail, and is managed by the NC Department of Adult Correction with a phone number of (336) 896-7041.
Search Winston-Salem Inmate Records
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office runs an online booking and jail roster system. The Police to Citizen portal shows current inmates at the detention center. You can search by name or other details. The system also has tools for event searches that cover arrests and incidents in Winston-Salem.
The Winston-Salem Police Department has its own P2C portal as well. It provides wanted lists and warrant data for city arrests. Between the two systems, you can find information on arrests made by city police and the current status of people in the county jail. Both tools are free and open to the public.
For court records linked to Winston-Salem arrests, the Forsyth County Superior Court is at 200 North Main Street in the Hall of Justice. The phone number is 336-779-6300. The court handles felony cases and civil matters over $25,000. You can also check the NC Courts records system online for case information from Forsyth County courts.
To search for an inmate from Winston-Salem, you need:
- Full name of the person in custody
- Date of birth if available
- Booking number or case number if known
Winston-Salem Inmate Population Access
Inmate records in Winston-Salem are public under GS 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes. This means the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office must let you view basic jail records when you ask. Names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts are all open. You do not need to say why you want the records.
Some data is off limits. Medical records are private. Mental health files are sealed. Security plans for the facility stay confidential. Juvenile records are not available to the public. But for any adult in the Winston-Salem inmate population, the core custody facts are open and free to view.
The screenshot below shows the NC courts records page, which is another resource for accessing records tied to Winston-Salem cases.
Court records from this portal cover Forsyth County cases and can help you find sentencing details and case outcomes linked to Winston-Salem arrests.
State Records for Winston-Salem
If someone from Winston-Salem ends up in state prison, their records go to the NC Department of Adult Correction. Use the Offender Search portal to find them. This tool covers state inmates, parolees, and those on probation. It has data going back to 1972 but does not include Forsyth County jail records.
The public records request page at the department lets you submit requests by mail, phone, or online form. Victims can track inmate changes through the NC SAVAN system, which sends alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. This works for both county and state inmates.
Note: The NC SAVAN system is free and sends alerts by phone, email, or text for any inmate in the state system, including those originally arrested in Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem Police and Jail
The Winston-Salem Police Department makes arrests across the city. But the department does not run a jail. After an arrest, the person goes straight to the Forsyth County detention center. This split is normal in North Carolina. City police handle patrol and arrests. County sheriffs handle jails and inmate custody. Both agencies keep records, but the inmate population data belongs to the county.
The Winston-Salem Police Department runs its own P2C portal at wspdp2c.org. This tool shows wanted persons and active warrant data for city arrests. It connects to the Forsyth County system but focuses on the city side. Use the county portal for jail and inmate data. Use the city portal for arrest and warrant data. Together, they give a full view of law enforcement records in Winston-Salem.
Forsyth County Inmate Population
Winston-Salem is in Forsyth County. All jail operations for the city go through the county sheriff. The Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center is a large facility that handles inmates from Winston-Salem and surrounding towns. For full county details, facility rules, and contact information, see the county page.