Forsyth County Inmate Lookup

Forsyth County inmate population records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Winston-Salem. The Forsyth County Detention Center is one of the largest in the state with a rated capacity of over 1,000 inmates. You can search for current inmates by contacting the facility or using state-level search tools. The Sheriff's Office maintains records of all people booked into the Forsyth County jail and updates these records as custody status changes. Forsyth County follows North Carolina public records law, giving citizens the right to access basic inmate population data. Use the search tools on this page or contact the facility to begin your lookup.

Forsyth County Detention Center

The Forsyth County Detention Center is at 201 North Church Street in Winston-Salem. The phone number is 336-917-7600. The fax is 336-748-4227. Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. is the elected sheriff. The facility has a rated capacity of 1,016 inmates, making it one of the larger county jails in North Carolina.

Major Robert Whitaker serves as the Detention Commander for Forsyth County. The facility has multiple captains overseeing operations, security, and contract services. Captain Charlene Warren handles operations, while Captain Cameron Whitt and Captain L.D. Ferguson manage security. Captain C.T. Marshall runs operations command, and Captain Gabriel Hinson oversees contract services. The Forsyth County Detention Center is also known as the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center.

At any given time, the Forsyth County jail holds around 850 men and women. The Forsyth Correctional Center, a separate state-run facility at 307 Craft Drive in Winston-Salem, houses about 250 additional inmates who are serving state sentences. These are two distinct facilities even though both are in Forsyth County.

The image below shows the North Carolina Offender Search Portal, which can help locate inmates who have moved from the Forsyth County jail to the state prison system.

Use this state tool if a Forsyth County inmate has been sentenced and transferred to a state correctional facility.

Visiting Inmates in Forsyth County

Inmates at the Forsyth County Detention Center are allowed two visits per week. Anyone over age 16 counts as an adult. Up to two children per adult visitor are allowed. Anyone under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Visitation times depend on the housing unit of the inmate in the Forsyth County jail.

The Forsyth County jail uses a detailed visitation schedule based on housing units. Some units have visits on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Others have visits on Sunday and Tuesday, or Thursday and Saturday. Visit times are generally 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Call the Forsyth County Detention Center at 336-917-7600 to find out which schedule applies to the inmate you want to visit.

Note: Visitation at the Forsyth County jail is based on the inmate's housing unit assignment.

Forsyth County Inmate Population Records

The records unit at the Forsyth County Detention Center can be reached at 336-917-7669. The fax is 336-748-4228. Several sergeants staff the records unit, including Sergeant Michelle Tart, Sergeant E.D. Rivera, Sergeant Robin Bennett, and Sergeant Gray Collins. The unit operates Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

Under North Carolina GS 132, public records made by government agencies belong to the citizens. This includes basic Forsyth County inmate population data like names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. Some information is exempt from public release, such as medical records and Social Security numbers. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office follows these rules when responding to records requests about inmates.

For court records tied to Forsyth County cases, visit the North Carolina Courts website. For state-level inmate records, use the NC Offender Search. The NC Department of Adult Correction also handles public records requests for inmates in the state system.

Programs at the Forsyth County Jail

Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries provides services to inmates in the Forsyth County Detention Center. The ministry runs weekly worship services, Bible studies, life-skills classes, and other programs. Volunteers work with chaplains and staff to carry out these activities. The ministry relies heavily on volunteers to serve the inmate population in Forsyth County.

Programs like these can help inmates during their time in custody. The Forsyth County Detention Center supports these efforts as part of its mission to maintain a safe and productive environment for everyone in the facility. People interested in volunteering can reach the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries at their office in the Forsyth Correctional Center at 307 Craft Drive in Winston-Salem.

Forsyth County Inmate Transport

The transportation unit at the Forsyth County Detention Center is led by Sergeant K.D. Hampton. The unit can be reached at 336-917-7702. Transport officers move inmates between the jail and court hearings and handle transfers to other facilities across the state.

When an inmate leaves the Forsyth County Detention Center through a transfer, they will no longer appear in local inmate population records. If you cannot find someone in the Forsyth County system, they may have been moved to a state prison or released on bond. Check the state offender search or call the Forsyth County jail for more details on a specific person's whereabouts.

Note: The Forsyth County transportation unit operates Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Forsyth County. Each county has its own jail and inmate records system. If the arrest happened outside Forsyth County, check the right county for their inmate population data.