Burke County Sheriffs Department
Sheriff's office150 Government Drive
Morganton, NC 28655
Morganton, NC 28655
Non-emergency(828) 438-5500
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Burke County jail information.
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2 local jails hold people arrested in Burke County. Pick the facility below, then open its guide for visiting, mail and money details.
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Burke-Catawba District Confinement Facility
148 Government DrMorganton, NC 28655
- Call the jail
- (828) 764-9583
- Sheriff's office
- 828-438-5500
- Location
- Morganton, NC
Housing and release status change. Confirm the person is still here before driving, mailing or depositing money.
Jails in Burke County
Open a facility for its address, phone and family rules.
- Burke-Catawba District Confinement FacilityMorganton · (828) 764-9583County jail
- Burke County Jail (Downtown Jail)Morganton · (828) 438-5481County jail
- BURKE CRV CENTERMorgantonState prison
- FOOTHILLS CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONMorgantonState prison
Sheriff and police in Burke County
9 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
City Of Valdese Police Department
City police121 Faet Street
Valdese, NC 28690
Valdese, NC 28690
Public line(828) 879-2100
Drexel Police Department
City police202 Church Street
Drexel, NC 28619
Drexel, NC 28619
Public line(828) 437-7421
Morganton Department Of Public Safety
City police304 South College Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Morganton, NC 28655
Public line(828) 437-1211
North Carolina Division Of Parks - South Mountains State Park
City police3001 South Mountain Park Avenue
Connellys Springs, NC 28612
Connellys Springs, NC 28612
Public line(828) 433-4772
Rhodhiss Police Department
City police200 Burke Street
Connellys Springs, NC 28612
Connellys Springs, NC 28612
Public line(828) 396-8401
Town Of Glen Alpine Police Department
City police103 Pitts Street
Morganton, NC 28655
Morganton, NC 28655
Public line(828) 584-7279
Practical information.
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A Burke County arrest usually means the county jail. A state sentence, a federal case or an immigration hold means a different system with its own locator and rules.
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Who holds someone arrested in Burke County?
Usually Burke-Catawba District Confinement Facility, (828) 764-9583. The arresting agency books the person and the jail holds them; ask the jail what holds are on the booking before you act on anything.
Does posting bond mean the person comes home?
Not always. A probation or parole hold, another county\'s warrant, or an immigration detainer can keep someone in custody after bond is posted. Ask the jail what holds are on the booking, and ask the bondsman what happens if there are, before you pay.
What should I confirm before visiting?
Confirm the person\'s current facility, the visiting schedule, approval requirements, accepted identification and arrival instructions. Check the facility guide before you travel.
What if I find something that needs correcting?
Send us the page and the detail that needs attention. Do not send private booking documents or other sensitive personal information.
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