Search One Guilford County Roster—Then Confirm Whether the Inmate Is in Greensboro or High Point
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office operates two adult detention centers, one in Greensboro and one in High Point. The county links both facilities to the same Police-to-Citizen inmate search and recent-arrest system, and an inmate may be assigned or transferred between the two facilities.
Use the official inmate search for current county custody, the Sheriff’s Recent Arrests route for booking activity, and the North Carolina Judicial Branch for court dates and case information. A booking record is not a conviction.
336-641-2700
Non-legal mail facility ID: 5083
336-641-7900
Non-legal mail facility ID: 5084
Use the Official System That Owns the Record
Guilford County jail custody, a recent arrest, an outstanding criminal process, and a court case are separate records. Choosing the correct system prevents a common mistake: treating a court case or warrant as proof that someone is currently jailed.
How to Search the Guilford County Jail Roster
The county’s Detention Centers page links directly to the Sheriff’s Police-to-Citizen inmate catalog. The automated research client was rejected by the P2C application, so this guide does not invent search fields, filters, update intervals, or profile fields that could not be verified from the live official interface.
Open the county-linked P2C inmate catalog
Start from the official Guilford County Sheriff inmate search rather than a commercial jail directory.
Use the search controls shown by the live portal
Search with the identifiers the current portal actually offers. If the name is common or spelling is uncertain, try reasonable name variations without assuming unsupported search fields.
Confirm the detention center
Determine whether the person is currently assigned to Greensboro or High Point before scheduling a visit or using a facility-specific legal-mail address.
Use Recent Arrests for booking activity
If the person is not on the current roster but the arrest was recent, check the Sheriff’s separate Recent Arrests route and then confirm current custody by phone if needed.
Move to the court system for the legal case
Use North Carolina Judicial Branch court-date and clerk resources when you need hearings, filed case information, or court disposition rather than present jail custody.
Greensboro vs. High Point: Why the Facility Matters
The Sheriff’s Office says both detention centers follow the same policies and inmates can be assigned or transferred between them at any time. That makes the facility name operationally important even though both are part of the same county detention system.
| Detail | Greensboro | High Point |
|---|---|---|
| Physical address | 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401 | 507 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260 |
| Main phone | 336-641-2700 | 336-641-7900 |
| Rated / stated capacity | 1,032 | 274 bed spaces |
| Non-legal mail facility ID | 5083 | 5084 |
| General visitation windows | Tue-Fri: 8:30-10 a.m., 2-3 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m. | Tue-Fri: 8:30-10 a.m., 7:30-9 p.m. |
Greensboro primarily holds pretrial detainees but also houses some sentenced, federal, and transfer-awaiting inmates. High Point is a separate direct-supervision facility. Do not assume the arresting city determines where the inmate will remain housed.
Current Inmate Search vs. Recent Arrests vs. Court Records
Use it to answer the immediate custody question: is the person currently shown in Guilford County detention?
Use the Sheriff’s separate booking-activity route when the arrest was recent or you are checking booking activity rather than only present custody.
Use the Judicial Branch for hearing dates, filed charges, case progression and disposition. Jail custody does not replace the court file.
No Result? Check These Guilford County Possibilities
The public pages reviewed do not publish a guaranteed intake-to-P2C posting delay. Call Greensboro at 336-641-2700 or High Point at 336-641-7900 when the arrest is very recent.
Check the Sheriff’s Recent Arrests route and then the court system. A person can leave jail while the criminal case remains open.
The Sheriff says inmates may be transferred between Greensboro and High Point. Confirm the current location before visiting or sending legal mail.
Use NC DAC only when state prison, probation, parole or post-release supervision is relevant. NC DAC expressly says its offender database does not include county jail information.
Greensboro can hold some federal or transfer-awaiting inmates, but after a transfer the correct custodian may be BOP or another jurisdiction. Verify the transfer before switching systems.
A warrant or active case does not prove present jail custody. Use the Sheriff’s warrant contacts and Judicial Branch separately.
Bond, First Appearance and the Correct Guilford County Courthouse
Guilford County Court Services says first-appearance hearings are held every business day for defendants arrested since the previous first-appearance session who have not made bond. At first appearance, the judge addresses the charges, rights, counsel, next court date and conditions of pretrial release.
The official county pages reviewed do not publish one universal jail-lobby bond-payment procedure for every case. Before paying, confirm the current release conditions with the detention center, magistrate or Clerk of Superior Court. Do not rely on a third-party bail page for payment instructions.
| Court / service | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford County Courthouse — Greensboro | 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401 | 336-412-7300 |
| Guilford County Courthouse — High Point | 505 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27262 | 336-822-6700 |
| Court Services — Greensboro | 201 S. Eugene St., Room 360, Greensboro | 336-641-2660 |
| Court Services — High Point | 505 E. Green St., Suite 311, High Point | 336-641-2674 |
The Clerk’s offices are listed as open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays, with a 12:45-1:45 p.m. closure and Judicial Branch holiday closures. Check the current Judicial Branch page before travelling.
Warrant Information Is Separate From the Jail Roster
The Sheriff’s Warrant Squad serves arrest warrants, arrest orders, fugitive-from-justice process, criminal summonses and other criminal process. A warrant does not mean the person is already in jail.
201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
336-641-2727
The Greensboro Magistrate’s Office is at the same 201 S. Edgeworth Street location. The Judicial Branch lists Greensboro criminal/warrant magistrates at 336-412-7870.
507 E. Green Drive, High Point
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
336-641-7907
The High Point Magistrate’s Office is at 505 E. Green Drive. The Judicial Branch lists the High Point magistrates at 336-822-6719.
For nights and weekends, the Sheriff’s published instructions direct people to the magistrate offices and list GCSO Staff Duty at 336-641-3355.
Guilford County Jail Visitation: Registration, Timing and Facility Differences
Both detention centers use monitored video visitation for in-person and remote visits. Register through IWebVisit or at a facility before scheduling. The county says there is a 24-hour wait after registration before scheduling, and later visits must also be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
| Visit rule | Current county guidance |
|---|---|
| Greensboro general times | Tuesday-Friday: 8:30-10 a.m.; 2-3 p.m.; 7:30-9 p.m. |
| High Point general times | Tuesday-Friday: 8:30-10 a.m.; 7:30-9 p.m. |
| Segregation | Wednesday 9-10 a.m.; Thursday 7:30-9 p.m. |
| Monday / holidays | No visitation of either type on Mondays; no in-person visitation on holidays. |
| Remote limit | Up to two 20-minute remote visits per day. |
| In-person limit | Up to two 20-minute visits per week at non-consecutive times; free of charge. |
In-person visitors must be signed up at least 20 minutes before the visitation period closes. Remote visits incur a usage-based fee. All visits are monitored and recorded, and the county requires appropriate conduct and dress.
Phone Calls and Secure Messages
Guilford County currently identifies Pay Tel Communications as the inmate communications provider. The county directs users to Pay Tel or 1-800-PAYTELL to set up an account.
For secure tablet messaging, the county says the inmate initiates the process by sending a message to a valid cell-phone number. The recipient receives a text notification with a link to establish an account and can then view and send messages.
Non-Legal Mail Is Scanned—Use the Correct Facility ID
All non-legal inmate mail is routed to a processing center. The physical mail is scanned for inmate tablet access and the county says compliant mail is scanned within 24 hours of receipt; physical mail is then destroyed.
Guilford County Detention – Greensboro
Inmate Name, Inmate ID Number, Facility ID 5083
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Guilford County Jail – High Point
Inmate Name, Inmate ID Number, Facility ID 5084
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
The envelope must include a complete, legible return address with the sender’s first and last name, plus the facility name, inmate name, inmate ID and facility ID. The county limits processed mail to 10 pages per envelope, with pages no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches. Polaroid photos are not allowed.
Legal mail uses the physical detention-center address
Do not send legal or privileged mail to the processing center. Mark it “Legal Mail.” The county says legal mail is opened by facility staff in the inmate’s presence.
Guilford County Detention – Greensboro
Inmate full name, Inmate ID number
201 S. Edgeworth St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
Guilford County Detention – High Point
Inmate full name, Inmate ID number
507 E. Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260
Adding Money to an Inmate Account
Guilford County uses IC Team3 lobby kiosks and an online Inmate Canteen route. Kiosks accept cash, debit cards, Visa and MasterCard; the county says a credit card must be attached to an open bank account and cannot be a prepaid card.
- Cash kiosk deposits are limited to $300 per rolling seven-day period.
- Funds may be deposited for an inmate housed at either detention center.
- The county says completed kiosk deposits are credited immediately.
- Certified/cashier’s checks and money orders are accepted by mail for inmate-account deposits; personal checks are not accepted.
- No property or money may be exchanged between inmates.
Greensboro’s lobby kiosk is available 24/7. The county lists High Point kiosk access Monday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on the main detention page; another mail-policy passage lists High Point cash/card deposit hours as weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Because the county page contains this internal timing conflict, call High Point at 336-641-7900 before making a special trip.
Arrest Records, Sheriff Records and Court Records
The Sheriff’s Legal Process Division includes a Records Section, while the P2C system provides inmate and recent-arrest access. Guilford County also provides an Open Public Records Request route for county records. The correct custodian depends on what you are requesting.
Start with Sheriff P2C and the appropriate detention center for current custody or recent booking information.
Use the Sheriff’s Office or Legal Process Division for Sheriff’s records and criminal-process questions. Headquarters: 401 W. Sycamore St., Greensboro; 336-641-3694.
Use the Clerk of Superior Court / North Carolina Judicial Branch for filed cases, court dates and dispositions. The jail is not the court-record custodian.
Do not treat a booking photograph or arrest entry as a case outcome. If an image appears in the live P2C record, it remains part of an arrest/custody context, not proof of guilt.
When Guilford County Is No Longer the Right Custody System
NC DAC’s Offender Public Information Search covers North Carolina state-prison offenders, probationers and parolees and includes historical information back to 1972. NC DAC expressly says this database does not include county jail information.
Use the BOP locator after federal custody is established or a confirmed transfer points to BOP. The Greensboro detention center can house some federal inmates temporarily, so a federal connection does not by itself tell you the current custodian.
NC DAC also lists NC SAVAN as a confidential notification service that can include county jail inmates, state prisoners, probationers, parolees and registered sex offenders. It can be more useful than repeatedly refreshing a roster when notification is the actual goal.
Guilford County Jail, Sheriff and Court Contacts
| Contact | Use it for | Phone / location |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Detention Center | Current facility confirmation, visits, jail rules | 336-641-2700 201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401 |
| High Point Detention Center | Current facility confirmation, visits, jail rules | 336-641-7900 507 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260 |
| Guilford County Sheriff’s Office | Sheriff services and records routing | 336-641-3694 401 W. Sycamore St., Greensboro, NC 27401 |
| Greensboro Courthouse | Court case, clerk and hearing questions | 336-412-7300 201 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401 |
| High Point Courthouse | Court case, clerk and hearing questions | 336-822-6700 505 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27262 |
Maps: Both Guilford County Detention Centers
Use Guilford County Jail Information Responsibly
An arrest is not a conviction. A booking entry is not the final court disposition, a warrant does not establish current incarceration, and a transfer can make an older facility location stale.
Recheck time-sensitive custody information before paying, visiting, mailing legal documents or arranging transportation. Do not use jail, booking, warrant or court information to harass, threaten, stalk, shame or impersonate another person.
Guilford County Jail Roster FAQs
What is the official Guilford County inmate search?
Use the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Police-to-Citizen Inmate Search linked from the county’s Detention Centers page. The same county page also links a separate Recent Arrests catalog.
Does Guilford County have more than one jail?
Yes. The Sheriff’s Office operates the Greensboro Detention Center at 201 S. Edgeworth Street and the High Point Detention Center at 507 E. Green Drive. Inmates may be assigned or transferred between the two.
Why might the facility change after I find an inmate?
The Sheriff states that inmates can be assigned or transferred between Greensboro and High Point at any time. Confirm the current facility before visiting or sending legal mail.
What should I do if the inmate search has no result?
Check the Sheriff’s Recent Arrests route, verify spelling, call a detention center for a very recent arrest, and use the court or warrant system when the issue may be a case or warrant rather than current custody. Use NC DAC or BOP only when a transfer or different custody system is supported.
When is a first appearance held in Guilford County?
Guilford County Court Services says first appearances are held every business day for defendants arrested since the previous first-appearance session who have not made bond.
How do I schedule a Guilford County jail visit?
Register through IWebVisit or at a facility, wait the county’s stated 24-hour period after registration, and schedule visits at least 24 hours in advance. General visitation is Tuesday through Friday, with different afternoon availability in Greensboro and High Point.
How many visits are allowed?
The county says remote visits may occur up to twice per day for 20 minutes each. In-person monitor visits are limited to two per week at non-consecutive times for 20 minutes each.
How do I send non-legal mail?
Use the central PO Box 18247 processing address and include the correct facility name, inmate name, inmate ID and facility ID: 5083 for Greensboro or 5084 for High Point. Legal mail must instead go directly to the detention center.
How do I add money to an inmate account?
Guilford County uses IC Team3 lobby kiosks and an online Inmate Canteen route. Cash kiosk deposits are limited to $300 per rolling seven-day period, and only certified/cashier’s checks or money orders are accepted by mail for deposits.
Does NC DAC offender search include Guilford County jail inmates?
No. NC DAC explicitly says its Offender Public Information database does not include county jail information. Use the Guilford County Sheriff inmate search for county custody.
Official Sources Reviewed
Source review date: October 5, 2026. Custody, housing location, visitation, providers, mail rules, deposit hours and court procedures can change; verify the live official source before acting.