Search Davidson Court Records
  1. Davidson County Court
  2. Davidson County Inmate Search

Davidson County, North Carolina Inmate Search

In Davidson County, North Carolina, the public may conduct inmate searches to find information about current or past inmates held in jails or prisons. A typical inmate search may disclose an inmate’s full name, alias, personal data, booking information, arrest details, and court-related data.

The public may search most inmate records in Davidson County using online resources provided by public entities. For instance, the Davidson County Sheriff’s website hosts an active inmate list. Users may search inmate records by entering the inmate’s first, middle, or last name. Alternatively, users may scroll down the list to find relevant information.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction offers the Offender Locator platform, an online searchable portal for finding inmates, probationers, and parolees in the state’s correctional system. Record seekers may view records on the platform by selecting the inmate category and filling in these details:

  • Offender’s last and first name.
  • Offender number.
  • Gender.
  • Race.
  • Ethnic group
  • Birth date.
  • Age range.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Inmate Locator offers an alternative resource for searching inmates in Davidson County. To view records on the platform, users must enter the inmate’s name or number into the specified search field. Note that the platform only reveals details of inmates held in federal prisons.

Besides using online resources, record seekers may submit offline requests for inmate records to specific custodian agencies. The county sheriff’s office may allow and process in-person or mail-in requests for inmate information. Note that the agency may charge fees to produce physical copies of requested documents.

Note: Local police departments may maintain arrest logs of recent detainees and inmates. Thus, record seekers may submit a request for such documents to the police departments, like the Davidson College Campus Police Department and the Davidson Police Department.

How to Find an Inmate in Davidson County Jail

Record seekers may find inmates in Davidson County jail by using these options:

  • Online search via the county sheriff’s active inmate list. The list reveals information on pretrial detainees and current inmates in the county jail. Record seekers may input the inmate's name to view records on the portal. An alternative option is to scroll through the list to find relevant data.

  • In-person or offline requests to record custodian agencies: The county sheriff’s office oversees the operations of the county jail, including the maintenance of inmate records. Record seekers may obtain inmate information in-person by contacting the sheriff’s office at this location:
    2511 East US Highway 64
    Lexington, NC 27292
    Phone: (336) 242-2105

    The Davidson County jail may allow offline requests for inmate records. Interested parties may submit their request in-person or via mail to this address:

    110 West Center Street

    Lexington, NC 27292

    Phone: (336) 242-2140

How to Use the Davidson County Jail Roster

The public may use the Davidson County Sheriff’s Active Inmate List via these steps:

  1. Visit the Davidson County Sheriff’s website.
  2. Click on the “Inmate/Detention Center” in the top bar of the homepage.
  3. Scroll down till you find the “Active Inmate List”.
  4. Input the inmate’s first, middle, or last name. The list will automatically bring up a list of relevant information.

What Information is Included in the Davidson County Inmate Roster

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Active Inmate List may disclose the following data:

  • Inmate’s full name and biodata, including the age, weight, race, and gender.
  • Arrest date and location.
  • Bail information, including the type and total amount.
  • Incarceration date.
  • Arrest agency.
  • Court information, including the next scheduled court date or sentence.
  • Offense time and date.
  • Offense description and court reference.

The active inmate list does not reveal information that is exempt under the state law. The North Carolina Public Records Law generally exempts public access to records whose disclosure is not in the public’s best interest. Examples of non-public inmate information include the following:

  • Information that is under the attorney-client privilege.
  • Information on juvenile detainees and inmates.
  • Inmate records that are sealed or expunged by court order.
  • Information that may interfere with an active investigation or prosecution.
  • Social security number and financial reports filed during case proceedings.

Contact Details for Davidson County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

For inmate-related inquiries, concerned parties must contact the county jail or sheriff’s office at this location:

Davidson County Sheriff’s Office

2511 East US Highway 64

Lexington, NC 27292

Phone: (336) 242-2105

Davidson County Jail

110 West Center Street

Lexington, NC 27292

Phone: (336) 242-2140

Jail Facility Overview in Davidson County

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office operates the Davidson County Jail, a primary detention center located in the City of Lexington. The maximum-security facility houses adult male and female inmates, including pretrial detainees and sentenced persons. As of September 2026, the facility has a total of 283 beds and receives inmates from local police departments within the county.

The Davidson Correctional Center is a state-run minimum security facility in the county. The facility houses adult inmates who have already been convicted of crimes and are serving longer sentences.

The county does not have a juvenile detention center. However, it transfers juvenile detainees and inmates to the North Carolina Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

AgencyOffice and Mail AddressPhone NumberOffice HoursEmail
Davidson County Jail110 West Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292(336) 242-214024 hours a day, 7 days a weekrvarner@co.davidson.nc.us
Davidson Correctional Center1400 Thomason Street, Lexington, NC 27292(336) 249-752824 hours a day, 7 days a weekThe correctional center does not have a dedicated email address.
NC Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention3010 Hammond Business Place Raleigh, NC 27603 Mailing Address: 4212 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4212(919) 733-33888 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.erin.hickey@ncdps.gov

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Davidson County Jail

Interested persons may deposit money at the county jail by using these options:

  • In-person deposits at the jail ATM near the entrance of the Magistrate Hallway.
  • Deposit money online using the JailATM platform.

Depositors must provide the inmate’s name or number when making deposits. Inmates will receive funds directly into their commissary account. They may then use the funds to obtain personal items at the commissary kiosk. There are no outlined restrictions in terms of maximum deposit or deposit options. Nevertheless, depositors may contact the county jail to determine any restrictions before making a deposit.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online search platform for inmates held in the county jail. Record seekers must enter the inmate's name to view relevant data. An alternative search option is to visit the county sheriff’s office or the county jail during official hours.

To search inmates at the juvenile detention center, interested parties may send mail to the record manager or make a request in person. Note that juvenile inmate records are not publicly accessible under state laws. Thus, the agency may only disclose such records to eligible parties, like the record subject, legal representatives, parents, and legal guardians.

Davidson County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Davidson County Jail allows onsite visitation. Friends and families may contact the facility to set up an appointment for visitation. Visitation hours may vary based on the inmate’s gender and housing facility. The visitation hours are as follows:

Approved visitors may visit during these visitation hours:

Saturday

  • Female: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  • M and N Pods: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Old Jail: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday

  • O and L Pods: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  • P Pod: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mailing and Commissary Information | Davidson County Jail

Concerned parties typically send mail to inmates by addressing it to:

Davidson County Jail

(Inmate Name), (Inmate ID number)

Facility ID Number: 5048

P.O. Box 18247

Greensboro, NC 27419

The public may call the facility to determine the rules for sending mail to inmates. For instance, the facility may refuse mail that contains sexually explicit or gang-related content.

Inmates typically purchase items at the commissary kiosk using funds from their commissary account. Depositors typically deposit funds into the account by using these options:

  • In-person deposits at the Jail ATM service point near the Magistrate Hallway Entrance.
  • Online deposit using a licensed third-party payment provider.