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Rutherford County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

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Currently in Custody 196
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1. Current Inmate Booking Roster

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Showing 196 active custody records for Rutherford County · Verified Oct 17, 2026 20:56 UTC

Public Records Notice & Presumption of Innocence

Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. · Source: Primary Agency Registry

Name Booked Charges Status
ODELL, ISSAAC JERAMIAH
26 · M
#212
09 Jul 2026
  • ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT (F) Bond: $350,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • DEST BODY/REM CONC UNNAT DEATH
In custody
$350,000.00
WILKERSON, STEVON KRISTOFF
24 · M
#175
07 Jul 2026
  • LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (F) Bond: $80,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (F)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (F) Bond: $80,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE (F)
  • OBTAIN PROPERTY FALSE PRETENSE
In custody
$80,000.00
HINES, SHADRICK DEON
46 · M
#92
07 Jul 2026
  • ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT (F) Bond: $350,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • DEST BODY/REM CONC UNNAT DEATH
In custody
$350,000.00
GIBSON, RONALD DAVID
29 · M
#99
07 Jul 2026
  • ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT (F) Bond: $350,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$350,000.00
GARRETT, CHRISTOPHER KEITH
48 · M
#90
06 Jul 2026
  • BREAK/ENTER MOTOR VEH
In custody
CARTER, ROBERT MICHAEL
63 · M
#28
06 Jul 2026
  • ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT (F) Bond: $50,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • SECOND DEGREE TRESPASS
In custody
$50,000.00
WOOD, ROBERT DALE
40 · M
#162
04 Jul 2026
  • AWDWIKISI Bond: $325,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • AWDWIKISI+1
Show all 3 charges
  • AWDWIKISI Bond: $325,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • AWDWIKISI
  • SECOND DEGREE TRESPASS
In custody
$325,000.00
RUPPE, BRANDI NICOLE
38 · F
#203
30 Jun 2026
  • OBTAIN PROPERTY FALSE PRETENSE Bond: $5,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$5,000.00
PHILLIPS, JAMES DARREN
58 · M
#207
30 Jun 2026
  • POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
$100,000.00
HAMILTON, CHRISTINA SUE
47 · F
#76
29 Jun 2026
  • ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT (F) Bond: $250,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON Bond: $15,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$250,000.00
DODS, JEFFREY LARIMER
59 · M
#57
29 Jun 2026
  • MOTORCYCLE/MOPED HELMET/PSGR Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • FLEE/ELUDE ARREST W/MV (F)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • MOTORCYCLE/MOPED HELMET/PSGR Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • FLEE/ELUDE ARREST W/MV (F)
  • DRIVE WRONG WAY ON DUAL LANE
In custody
$20,000.00
CARTER, TIQUAH DOMINIQUE
33 · F
#24
29 Jun 2026
  • ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT (F) Bond: $250,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$250,000.00
JUSTICE, JAMES SHAWN
53 · M
#115
23 Jun 2026
  • INDECENT EXPOSURE Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • INDECENT EXPOSURE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • INDECENT EXPOSURE Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • INDECENT EXPOSURE
  • MISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOL Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$20,000.00
YOUNG, MICHAEL WESLEY
35 · M
#144
17 Jun 2026
  • HABITUAL BREAKING/ENTERING Bond: $6,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • BREAKING AND OR ENTERING (F) Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • HABITUAL BREAKING/ENTERING Bond: $6,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • BREAKING AND OR ENTERING (F) Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • BREAKING AND OR ENTERING (F)
In custody
$6,000.00
PRAYTOR, DONNA MICHELLE
41 · F
#190
14 Jun 2026
  • Trafficking Fentanyl Bond: $150,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • Trafficking Fentanyl Bond: $150,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
  • POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
$150,000.00
ROLLINS, JASON WILLIAM
44 · M
#204
10 Jun 2026
  • Expose Child Control Substance Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl Bond: $530,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • Expose Child Control Substance Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl Bond: $530,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE
In custody
$10,000.00
GORDON, MALACHI ISSAC
26 · M
#73
10 Jun 2026
  • Expose Child Control Substance Bond: $500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • Expose Child Control Substance Bond: $500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
In custody
$500,000.00
DALTON, JESSICA LEIGH
38 · F
#48
10 Jun 2026
  • Expose Child Control Substance Bond: $300,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl+1
Show all 3 charges
  • Expose Child Control Substance Bond: $300,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE
In custody
$300,000.00
CLEMENTS, KIMBERLEY SHEY
26 · F
#35
10 Jun 2026
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $1,500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $1,500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • Expose Child Control Substance
In custody
$1,500,000.00
WILLIAMSON, WYATT STEELE
41 · M
#120
04 Jun 2026
  • EXPIRED REGISTRATION CARD/TAG Bond: $500.00 (Secured Bond)
  • THIRD DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR Bond: $40,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • EXPIRED REGISTRATION CARD/TAG Bond: $500.00 (Secured Bond)
  • THIRD DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR Bond: $40,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • THIRD DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR
In custody
$500.00
LOPEZ, ARMANDO MARTINEZ
26 · M
#245
31 May 2026
  • FIRST DEGREE STATUTORY SEX OFF
  • DWLR NOT IMPAIRED REV Bond: $500.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • FIRST DEGREE STATUTORY SEX OFF
  • DWLR NOT IMPAIRED REV Bond: $500.00 (Secured Bond)
  • FAIL TO SECURE PASSEN UNDER 16
In custody
$500.00
HODGE, STEVEN THOMAS
38 · M
#100
28 May 2026
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON Bond: $25,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MURDER Bond: $475,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$25,000.00
YOUNG, MATTHEW DONTE
38 · M
#130
27 May 2026
  • Trafficking Fentanyl Bond: $500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • PWIMSD SCH IV CS+1
Show all 3 charges
  • Trafficking Fentanyl Bond: $500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • PWIMSD SCH IV CS
  • PWIMSD SCH I CS
In custody
$500,000.00
COLLINS, JAMES PATRICK
32 · M
#47
26 May 2026
  • SECOND DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR Bond: $700,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • SECOND DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR
In custody
$700,000.00
SELF, KEITH WAYNE
36 · M
#257
21 May 2026
  • MISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOL Bond: $1,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOL Bond: $5,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • MISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOL Bond: $1,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOL Bond: $5,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MISD PROB VIOL OUT OF COUNTY Bond: $5,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$1,000.00
GRANJA, JOSE
68 · M
#104
17 May 2026
  • INTERFERE ELECT MONITOR DEV(F) Bond: $25,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$25,000.00
COLE, BRIAN KEITH
38 · M
#50
17 May 2026
  • H/I FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION Bond: $30,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOL Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • H/I FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION Bond: $30,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MISDEMEANOR PROBATION VIOL Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • PWIMSD METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $50,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$30,000.00
SAINE, JAMES ALVIN
25 · M
#255
14 May 2026
  • OBTAIN PROPERTY FALSE PRETENSE Bond: $20,000.00 (Unsecured Bond)
  • ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$20,000.00
LIPSCOMB, ANTWON MAREZ
25 · M
#242
14 May 2026
  • ROBBERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$100,000.00
CARD, DALANDUS DEANDRE
25 · M
#20
13 May 2026
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $75,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $75,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • POSSESS MARIJUANA UP TO 1/2 OZ
In custody
$75,000.00
YOUNG, ASHLEIGH ADRIEONA
35 · F
#128
07 May 2026
  • Trafficking Fentanyl Bond: $350,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • M/S/D/P CS W/N 1000FT SCHOOL
In custody
$350,000.00
EARLEY, TERRYL NICKOLAS
46 · M
#65
04 May 2026
  • SIMPLE POSSESS SCH III CS (M) Bond: $75,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • SIMPLE POSSESS SCH III CS (M)
In custody
$75,000.00
BUFF, STEPHEN MAX
33 · M
#9
01 May 2026
  • FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • LARCENY AFTER BREAK/ENTER
In custody
$10,000.00
SELVEY, JAMES CARLTON
31 · M
#258
27 Apr 2026
  • ABDUCTION OF CHILDREN
  • Expose Child Control Substance+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ABDUCTION OF CHILDREN
  • Expose Child Control Substance
  • FELONIOUS RESTRAINT Bond: $50,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$50,000.00
PRICE, KYLEIF MARQUISE
24 · M
#148
22 Apr 2026
  • BREAK/ENTER MOTOR VEH Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • ASSAULT AND BATTERY Bond: $2,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • BREAK/ENTER MOTOR VEH Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • ASSAULT AND BATTERY Bond: $2,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • COMMUNICATING THREATS
In custody
$10,000.00
BLANKENSHIP, ROBERT SCOTT
64 · M
#5
18 Apr 2026
  • ATTEMPTED FIRST DEGREE MURDER Bond: $500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$500,000.00
BRADLEY, JASON DEWAYNE
48 · M
#2
13 Apr 2026
  • BREAKING AND OR ENTERING (F) Bond: $25,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • LARCENY AFTER BREAK/ENTER+1
Show all 3 charges
  • BREAKING AND OR ENTERING (F) Bond: $25,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • LARCENY AFTER BREAK/ENTER
  • POSS STOLEN GOODS/PROP (F) Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$25,000.00
LEDBETTER, CHRISTOPHER WARREN-ANTONIO
39 · M
#235
07 Apr 2026
  • ASSAULT GOVT OFFICIAL/EMPLY Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $150,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ASSAULT GOVT OFFICIAL/EMPLY Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $150,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN
In custody
$10,000.00
GILLILAND, JOSIAH ELIJAH
20 · M
#93
06 Apr 2026
  • AWDW INTENT TO KILL
  • ASSAULT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY+1
Show all 3 charges
  • AWDW INTENT TO KILL
  • ASSAULT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
  • OTHER - FREE TEXT
In custody
BRADSHAW, JAYME HELEN
39 · F
#4
04 Apr 2026
  • RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER Bond: $500.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MISDEMEANOR LARCENY Bond: $2,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER Bond: $500.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MISDEMEANOR LARCENY Bond: $2,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • DAMAGE PROPERTY - FREE TEXT
In custody
$500.00
TUCKER, AUSTIN SHANE
25 · M
#275
01 Apr 2026
  • BREAKING AND OR ENTERING (F) Bond: $25,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • LARCENY AFTER BREAK/ENTER
In custody
$25,000.00
SUTTLES, BUDDY EUGENE
47 · M
#273
31 Mar 2026
  • INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD Bond: $900,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • STAT SEX OFF WITH CHILD
In custody
$900,000.00
FINCANNON, JORDAN MATTHEW
39 · M
#55
28 Mar 2026
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F) Bond: $100,000.00 (Appeal Bond)
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
In custody
$100,000.00
JUAREZ-TOMAS, JORGE LUIS
33 · M
#118
24 Mar 2026
  • INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD
In custody
AFANADOR, JAVIER JOSE
45 · M
#11
24 Mar 2026
  • POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $200,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR ON MISD+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $200,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • FAILURE TO APPEAR ON MISD
  • POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
$200,000.00
HARDY, DESMOND DEWAYNE
41 · M
#82
23 Mar 2026
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON Bond: $550,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON Bond: $550,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN
  • PWIMSD METHAMPHETAMINE
In custody
$550,000.00
FLOWERS, HUNTER ETHAN
22 · M
#63
23 Mar 2026
  • INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD
  • ATT STAT RAPE OF CHILD
In custody
WILSON, JOHN PRESTON
40 · M
#123
22 Mar 2026
  • POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $50,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • POSSESS WEAPON MASS DESTRUCT+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $50,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • POSSESS WEAPON MASS DESTRUCT
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON
In custody
$50,000.00
WARE, TERRY RAY
56 · M
#182
19 Mar 2026
  • HABITUAL MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$20,000.00
MORGAN, SHANNON NICOLE
34 · F
#220
19 Mar 2026
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $400,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $400,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
In custody
$400,000.00
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Understanding Rutherford County Roster Record Fields

Booking ID & Date:

The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.

Charges & Allegations:

Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.

Custody Status & Bond:

"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Rutherford County Detention Center. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.

Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?

If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:

  • Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
  • Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
  • Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
  • Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Rutherford County Detention Center booking desk directly at (828) 287-6250.
Record Corrections & Compliance Desk Initial review within 24–72 hours • Resolution within 5 business days

If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.

Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Rutherford County detention facilities.

Facility Name: Rutherford County Detention Center
Physical / Booking Location: 198 North Washington Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Booking / Facility Phone: (828) 287-6250
Operating Agency: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Rutherford County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Rutherford County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

  1. Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
  2. Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
  3. Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Rutherford County Detention Center directly.
Educational Search Guide • Step-by-Step

How to Find an Inmate in County Jail

Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?

Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Rutherford County.

Bail amounts in Rutherford County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.
Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.
Pretrial Release Guidance • Statutory Rights

How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail

Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.

Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.

Reported Commissary Provider Rutherford County Detention Center
Electronic Deposit & Commissary Vendor

Inmate Canteen

Third-party electronic deposit and trust account portal reported for detainees housed at Rutherford County Detention Center. Confirm accepted transaction methods and current vendor status with facility staff before depositing.

1. Inmate ID / Booking #

Have full legal name and assigned booking or inmate ID number ready.

2. Confirm Facility

Select Rutherford County Detention Center.

3. Fund Posting & Availability

Posting schedules, settlement windows, and commissary purchase cutoffs are determined by vendor clearance and local facility trust accounting reconciliation. Check the vendor portal for active delivery timeframes.

Alternative Deposit Methods & Local Policy Notice

Physical lobby and mailed deposit rules depend strictly on local facility regulations and security standards:

  • Lobby Kiosks: Where installed, automated kiosks located in the public detention lobby typically accept cash and debit/credit cards during public lobby operating hours. Check local facility hours before traveling.
  • Postal Money Orders: Policies vary by jurisdiction. Some facilities accept certified US Postal Money Orders payable to the detainee with their booking number, while others reject all mailed funds in favor of digital vendors. Never send cash or personal checks. Contact records staff to confirm money order eligibility.
Trust Account & Deposits • Policy Guide

Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates

Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.

Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Rutherford County.

Reported Telecom Provider Rutherford County Detention Center
Inmate Telephone System / Vendor

Securus Technologies

Inmates held in Rutherford County cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing telephone calls are typically placed collect or through prepaid calling accounts managed via Securus Technologies. Family and friends must register an advance-pay account to accept calls. Contact facility administration to confirm whether electronic messaging, tablet communications, or remote video visits are currently active.

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Verified Facility Mail Regulations Official Standards
• Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing calls, eMessaging, and tablet services operate via Securus Technologies (securustech.net). All incoming personal mail must be in postcard format only; packages and envelopes are strictly rejected.
Communications Regulations • FCC Standards

Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations

Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Rutherford County.

Verified Facility Visitation Policy Official Schedule
Published Visiting Hours & Schedule:

Video visitation scheduled daily 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM via Securus (securustech.net). Free on-site terminal available in the Magistrates Lobby; remote visits available on personal devices.

Official Facility Guidelines:
• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through Securus. Valid photo ID required. Dress code and monitoring regulations strictly enforced.
ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport).
Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult parent or documented legal guardian.
Facility Visitation Policy • Access Rules

County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code

Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.

Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Rutherford County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails

If an individual cannot be located in Rutherford County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:

Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Rutherford County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

How many inmates are currently detained in Rutherford County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 17, 2026, there are 196 individuals listed in Rutherford County custody. Of these active records, 66 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in Rutherford County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Rutherford County Detention Center, located at 198 North Washington Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (828) 287-6250. Published visiting schedule: Video visitation scheduled daily 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM via Securus (securustech.net). Free on-site terminal available in the Magistrates Lobby; remote visits available on personal devices.

How do bail and bond postings work in Rutherford County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial schedule or determined by a judge during initial court appearances. Active records in Rutherford County reflect a median security bond of $20,000. Bail can typically be posted in cash at the facility bonding window or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Rutherford County custody roster updated?

Custody records for Rutherford County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Rutherford County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

Official sources, compliance disclosures, and Fair Credit Reporting Act notices.

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Rutherford County, North Carolina. This website is an independent public records index and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Compliance Notice:

We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information obtained from this site may not be used for employment, housing, or consumer credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request portal.

Legal Notice
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance

This website is an independent, non-governmental informational directory indexing publicly available county records, court clerks, and sheriff department resources. We are NOT a consumer reporting agency. The records referenced herein are public information and may not be used for employment screening, tenant background checks, insurance underwriting, or consumer credit assessment under 15 U.S.C. § 1681.