Guilford County Jail Records

Guilford County keeps one of the largest inmate populations in North Carolina. The county runs three detention sites in Greensboro, High Point, and Gibsonville. Together, they hold over 1,300 people at full capacity. About 19,000 inmates are booked into these jails each year. Families, lawyers, and the public can search for anyone held in Guilford County through online tools or by calling the jail. This page explains how to look up the Guilford County inmate population, what records are available, and where to go for help. Start your search below.

Guilford County Detention Centers

Guilford County runs three jail sites. The Guilford County Sheriff's Office oversees all of them. Sheriff Danny Rogers leads the department from the main office at 400 West Washington Street in Greensboro, NC 27401. The Greensboro Detention Center opened in 2012. It uses a podular design with direct staff supervision to manage the inmate population. This facility alone holds up to 1,032 people. Its average daily count sits near 690 inmates.

The High Point Detention Center is at 507 East Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260. It holds about 274 inmates. Captain J. Sellers leads detention center operations across the county. The third site is the Sheriff's Prison Farm near Gibsonville. Combined, all three sites give Guilford County a total rated capacity of 1,302 beds. Staff process close to 19,000 bookings each year, making this one of the busiest jail systems in the state.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction handles state prison records. It does not track local jail data. For Guilford County jail information, go through the sheriff's office or use the online search tools listed on this page.

Note: The Greensboro and High Point jails have different visitation schedules, so check before you go.

Guilford Inmate Population Search

The Guilford County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search portal that is free to use. Data on the page is updated often to stay accurate. You can look up inmates by booking number, last name, first name, or date of birth. Click on any name to see full details like charges, bond amounts, and the facility where the person is held.

A second search option exists through the Police to Citizen portal. This system shows booking agency details and the holding facility. Both tools cover all three Guilford County jail sites. You do not need an account to run a search. Results show up right away.

For questions about either search tool, call the Greensboro Detention Center at (336) 641-2700 or the High Point Detention Center at (336) 641-7900. Staff can help you find what you need in the Guilford County system.

Public Records and Guilford County Jail

North Carolina General Statute Chapter 132 makes most government documents open to the public. Jail booking logs and inmate lists in Guilford County fall under this law. Anyone can ask for these records. You do not need to give a reason.

Some details stay private. Social security numbers, medical files, and certain law enforcement notes are not released. But names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts are public in Guilford County. The sheriff's office also puts out a daily bulletin that works like a police log of arrests. It lists names and charges for each booking. Recent arrest reports are posted as well, giving the public quick access to new Guilford County jail data.

The state-level NCDAC Offender Search covers state prison inmates only. It does not include Guilford County jail records. Use the county search tools for local jail information.

Note: The sheriff's office may exclude certain inmates from the website at its discretion for safety reasons.

Guilford County Inmate Population Resources

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction provides a public records portal for state prison information. You can learn more about how public records work in the state through the NCDAC public records page shown below.

This state-level tool is useful when someone leaves the Guilford County jail and enters state prison. The NCDAC database goes back to 1972. It tracks inmates, parolees, and people on probation. For anyone still held in a Guilford County detention center, use the local search tools instead.

Visiting Inmates in Guilford County

Each Guilford County jail has its own visit schedule. Inmates get two in-person visits per week. Each visit lasts 20 minutes. There is no charge for in-person visits. Remote video visits are also available for a fee, and inmates can use them twice a day.

The Greensboro Detention Center allows visits Tuesday through Friday at these times:

• 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The High Point facility has visits Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Bring a valid ID. Follow the dress code. Call ahead if you have questions about visiting someone in the Guilford County inmate population.

Court Records in Guilford County

Every person in the Guilford County jail has a case in the court system. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps those files. You can search court records through the NC Courts website. Contact the Guilford County Sheriff's Office at (336) 641-3694 for warrant questions. You can also email the office at sheriff@co.guilford.nc.us.

The sheriff's office keeps a Most Wanted list and an outstanding warrants list on their website. These tools help the public spot people with active warrants in Guilford County. If you see someone on the list, submit a tip through the P2C portal.

Guilford County Inmate Alerts

Victims of crime can track inmate status changes in Guilford County. The NC SAVAN program sends alerts by phone or email when an inmate is released, moved, or escapes. Call 1-877-627-2826 to sign up. The service is free and runs all day, every day.

NC SAVAN covers both state prisons and local jails like those in Guilford County. Alerts come in English and Spanish. Help is available in over 100 other languages. You can also download a phone app for updates on your device.

Note: Register with NC SAVAN as soon as possible after a booking to get timely alerts about the Guilford County inmate population.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near Guilford County. Each one keeps its own jail and inmate records. Make sure you search the right county for the person you need to find.