Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Department
Sheriff's office700 East Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
Charlotte, NC 28202
Non-emergency(704) 336-2543
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Mecklenburg County: find the current adult detention location
This North Carolina county orientation points to the Sheriff adult-system guide. Central handles arrest processing and central services. North reopened for adult housing on September 17, 2026; confirm the current booking and the location of the service you need before traveling.
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Start with Central or reopened North
| Facility and guide | Street address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central → | 801 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 | 980-314-5200 |
| Mecklenburg County Detention Center North → | 5235 Spector Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269 | 704-336-8100 |
The North number shown is the Sheriff system fallback while a new direct public line is unverified. The old North Annex closed in 2011 and is not established as reopened by the North announcement. Former Work Release at 901 Elizabeth Avenue now serves administration and public video, not detention housing. Juvenile, state and other-agency custody are separate. The full guide explains visits, correspondence, funds, care, court, release and travel once for the adult system.
Sources: Sheriff · Detention Center Central · Sheriff · North reopening, September 18, 2026 · Sheriff · service contacts · ViaPath · Mecklenburg visitor portal and FAQ · Mecklenburg County 2019 audit · Annex closure, Table 22
Original directory and other custody systems
The reviewed orientation is above. This older directory is preserved with historical listings and facilities from other systems. Use the current guide for the confirmed facility; adult-jail rules do not automatically apply to youth custody, special programs or other operators.
Jails in Mecklenburg County
Open a facility for its address, phone and family rules.
- Mecklenburg County Jail CentralCharlotte · (980) 314-5200County jail
- Mecklenburg County Jail NorthCharlotte · (980) 314-5500County jail
- Mecklenburg County Jail North - AnnexCharlotte · (980) 314-5100County jail
Sheriff and police in Mecklenburg County
36 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
Charlotte Police Pal Center
City police812 Oaklawn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28206
Charlotte, NC 28206
Public line(704) 336-2105
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport Police
City police5501 Robert C Josh Birmingham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
Charlotte, NC 28208
Public line(704) 359-4837
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
City policeCharlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - Central Division
City police119 East 7th Street, Suite 2b
Charlotte, NC 28202
Charlotte, NC 28202
Public line(704) 336-5729
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - Eastway Division
City police3505 Central Ave
Charlotte, NC 28205
Charlotte, NC 28205
Public line(704) 336-8535
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - Freedom Division
City police4150 Wilkinson Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28208
Charlotte, NC 28208
Public line(704) 398-6733
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - Hickory Grove Division
City police5727 North Sharon Amity Road, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 28215
Charlotte, NC 28215
Public line(704) 567-9198
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department - Independence Division
City police9315 Monroe Road, Suite G
Charlotte, NC 28270
Charlotte, NC 28270
Public line(704) 841-1477
Practical information.
Before you visit, call or send.
Start with the general process. Then use the facility guide for the local details available there.
Visiting
Schedules, visitor approval, identification and arrival.
Read the guidePhone calls
Calling accounts, approved providers and connection issues.
Read the guideMail & photos
Mailing addresses, permitted contents and delivery rules.
Read the guideMoney & commissary
Deposit methods, account types and fees to check.
Read the guideDifferent custody systems.
Different places to start.
A Mecklenburg 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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Jail411 is an independent information resource for families and friends. We are not a government agency, jail operator, law firm or live custody-records service.
Who holds someone arrested in Mecklenburg County?
Usually Mecklenburg County Jail Central, (980) 314-5200. 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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