Wake County Sheriffs Department / Wake County Jail
Sheriff's office330 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh, NC 27601
Non-emergency(919) 856-6900
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Wake County jail information.
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3 local jails hold people arrested in Wake County. Pick the facility below, then open its guide for visiting, mail and money details.
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John H Baker Jr. Public Safety Center
330 S Salisbury StRaleigh, NC 27602
- Call the jail
- (919) 856-5953
- Sheriff's office
- 919-856-6900
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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Jails in Wake County
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- John H Baker Jr. Public Safety CenterRaleigh · (919) 856-5953County jail
- Wake County Detention AnnexRaleigh · (919) 662-2800County jail
- Wake County Detention CenterRaleigh · (919) 773-7930County jail
- WAKE REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERRaleighYouth custody
- CENTRAL PRISONRaleighState prison
- NORTH CAROLINA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMENRaleighState prison
- NORTH CAROLINA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN - MINIMUMRaleighState prison
- WAKE CORRECTIONAL CENTERRaleighState prison
Sheriff and police in Wake County
37 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
Capitol Special Police
City police9650 Strictland Rd
Raleigh, NC 27712
Raleigh, NC 27712
Public line(919) 697-1995
City Of Apex Police Department
City police205 Saunders Street
Apex, NC 27502
Apex, NC 27502
Public line(919) 362-8661
City Of Fuquay-Varina Police Department
City police114 North Main Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Public line(919) 552-3191
City Of Raleigh Police Department - District 21
City police8016 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612
Raleigh, NC 27612
Public line(919) 420-2300
City Of Raleigh Police Department - District 22
City police8320 Litchford Road, Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Raleigh, NC 27615
Public line(919) 713-4208
City Of Raleigh Police Department - District 23
City police4501 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 124
Raleigh, NC 27604
Raleigh, NC 27604
Public line(919) 873-2457
City Of Raleigh Police Department - District 24
City police1601 Cross Link Road, Suite 30
Raleigh, NC 27610
Raleigh, NC 27610
Public line(919) 857-4455
City Of Raleigh Police Department - District 26
City police601 Hutton Street, Suite 104
Raleigh, NC 27606
Raleigh, NC 27606
Public line(919) 831-6167
Practical information.
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Start with the general process. Then use the facility guide for the local details available there.
Visiting
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Read the guideDifferent custody systems.
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A Wake 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 Wake County?
Usually John H Baker Jr. Public Safety Center, (919) 856-5953. 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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