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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 197
Last Verified 18 Oct, 09:07 UTC
Agency: Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
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1. Current Inmate Booking Roster

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Showing 197 active custody records for Rutherford County · Verified Oct 18, 2026 09:07 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
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
GONZALEZ, JESSE FRANK
38 · M
#106
16 Mar 2026
  • POSS FIREARM CLOSED SEASON Bond: $25,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • DVPO VIOL DEADLY WEAPON Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSS FIREARM CLOSED SEASON Bond: $25,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • DVPO VIOL DEADLY WEAPON Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • POSSESS STOLEN FIREARM
In custody
$25,000.00
MCENTIRE, CHAWNTEAT
45 · M
#199
11 Mar 2026
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • PWIMSD METHAMPHETAMINE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • Trafficking Fentanyl
  • PWIMSD METHAMPHETAMINE
  • PWIMSD MARIJUANA
In custody
RICE, KENNEDY LEE
35 · M
#251
26 Feb 2026
  • FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION+1
Show all 3 charges
  • FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION
  • ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION Bond: $5,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$10,000.00
CODRINGTON, VAUGHN
42 · M
#38
18 Feb 2026
  • FINANCIAL CARD FRAUD (F) Bond: $70,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • IDENTITY THEFT
In custody
$70,000.00
HARRIS, KENNETH BRUCE
47 · M
#88
05 Feb 2026
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $85,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $85,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE
  • PWIMSD SCH I CS
In custody
$85,000.00
BLANTON, TYSON REYQUAN
30 · M
#31
04 Feb 2026
  • Trafficking Fentanyl Bond: $250,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION Bond: $60,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$250,000.00
MORROW, JEFFERY ALLEN
32 · M
#223
28 Jan 2026
  • ASSAULT PHY INJ LE/PROB/PAR OF Bond: $40,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ASSAULT PHY INJ LE/PROB/PAR OF Bond: $40,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER
  • SECOND DEGREE TRESPASS
In custody
$40,000.00
CASEBEER, RONNIE KEITH
63 · M
#33
16 Jan 2026
  • ATTEMPT BREAK/ENTER MOTOR VEH Bond: $1,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MAL CONDUCT BY PRISONER/THROW Bond: $50,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$1,000.00
LANEY, DONTE DEION
38 · M
#231
13 Jan 2026
  • ATTEMPTED FIRST DEGREE MURDER
In custody
PONDER, DAMARIUS SHONDRELLE
32 · M
#193
29 Dec 2025
  • SECOND DEGREE ARSON Bond: $150,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$150,000.00
MCENTIRE, ROBERT KARON
36 · M
#202
09 Dec 2025
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $1,000,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $1,000,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN
In custody
$1,000,000.00
BALLARD, HAROLD LEE
42 · M
#3
09 Dec 2025
  • CONSPIRE TO TRAFFIC IN COCAINE
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • CONSPIRE TO TRAFFIC IN COCAINE
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
  • CONSPIRE TRAFFIC OPIUM/HEROIN
In custody
MARKOV, CHRISTOPHER
39 · M
#153
27 Nov 2025
  • DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED Bond: $1,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $500,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED Bond: $1,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
In custody
$1,000.00
OWENS, JEREMIAH KAHEA
20 · M
#214
20 Nov 2025
  • AWDW SERIOUS INJURY Bond: $300,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • SOLICIT GANG ACTIVITY
In custody
$300,000.00
SMITH, AMANDA BLAKE
32 · F
#262
19 Nov 2025
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $1,000,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $1,000,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON
In custody
$1,000,000.00
BOYCE, TYREE DELANTE
40 · M
#25
13 Nov 2025
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $250,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$250,000.00
CRAIG, JAQUAVIOUS ANTWAN
27 · M
#46
03 Nov 2025
  • FIRST DEGREE MURDER
In custody
MANEY, DANIEL MATTHEW
31 · M
#196
24 Oct 2025
  • BREAKING AND OR ENTERING (F) Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • LARCENY AFTER BREAK/ENTER+1
Show all 3 charges
  • BREAKING AND OR ENTERING (F) Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • LARCENY AFTER BREAK/ENTER
  • BREAKING AND OR ENTERING (F)
In custody
$20,000.00
SNYDER, JASMINE MICHELLE
32 · F
#267
15 Oct 2025
  • CONSPIRE TRAFFIC METHAMPHETAMI Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$100,000.00
JOHNSON, BOBBY DEAN
39 · M
#86
13 Oct 2025
  • FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • POSSESS STOLEN FIREARM Bond: $65,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • FELONY PROBATION VIOLATION Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • POSSESS STOLEN FIREARM Bond: $65,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • POSSESS STOLEN FIREARM
In custody
$10,000.00
LOGAN, JERRY JUNIOR
54 · M
#244
12 Oct 2025
  • HABITUAL LARCENY Bond: $40,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • HABITUAL FELON
In custody
$40,000.00
GONZALEZ, JOSE ANGELO
56 · M
#94
24 Sep 2025
  • MURDER Bond: $1,000,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$1,000,000.00
PARKER, JESSICA LEIGH
34 · F
#208
28 Aug 2025
  • FELONY POSSESSION SCH II CS Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN+1
Show all 3 charges
  • FELONY POSSESSION SCH II CS Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
In custody
$20,000.00
FITZPATRICK, JOHN PHILLIP
40 · M
#71
06 Aug 2025
  • POSSESS WEAPON BY PRISONER (F) Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • ASSAULT PHY INJ LE/PROB/PAR OF Bond: $7,500.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSSESS WEAPON BY PRISONER (F) Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • ASSAULT PHY INJ LE/PROB/PAR OF Bond: $7,500.00 (Secured Bond)
  • COMMUNICATING THREATS
In custody
$10,000.00
RIPPY, JARMEY WOLPH
35 · M
#253
17 Jul 2025
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON Bond: $1,500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON Bond: $1,500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
  • POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
In custody
$1,500,000.00
ODELL, HANNAH RENEE
29 · F
#211
17 Jul 2025
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $1,500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $1,500,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
In custody
$1,500,000.00
STACEY, MATTHEW TODD
38 · M
#178
10 Jul 2025
  • LARCENY AFTER BREAK/ENTER
  • FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY+1
Show all 3 charges
  • LARCENY AFTER BREAK/ENTER
  • FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY
  • INJURY TO REAL PROPERTY
In custody
COGDELL, EMILY NICOLE
30 · F
#39
19 Jun 2025
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $200,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • PWIMSD SCH II CS+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $200,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • PWIMSD SCH II CS
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
In custody
$200,000.00
BAILEY, CHAD STEPHEN
54 · M
#29
17 Jun 2025
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $400,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $400,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
In custody
$400,000.00
MOORE, RAVEN LEANN
31 · F
#217
04 Jun 2025
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $1,000,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $1,000,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN
  • PWIMSD METHAMPHETAMINE
In custody
$1,000,000.00
WEEKS, JEREMY KEITH
25 · M
#158
07 May 2025
  • ASSAULT PHY INJ LE/PROB/PAR OF
  • SECOND DEGREE TRESPASS+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ASSAULT PHY INJ LE/PROB/PAR OF
  • SECOND DEGREE TRESPASS
  • RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER
In custody
WALL, SHANE EUGENE
55 · M
#179
05 Apr 2025
  • GO ARMED TO TERROR OF PEOPLE Bond: $5,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • INJURY TO REAL PROPERTY Bond: $1,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • GO ARMED TO TERROR OF PEOPLE Bond: $5,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • INJURY TO REAL PROPERTY Bond: $1,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • GO ARMED TO TERROR OF PEOPLE Bond: $2,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$5,000.00
PARRIS, CHARLES AARON
55 · M
#224
27 Mar 2025
  • FALSE BOMB REPORT Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • FALSE BOMB REPORT Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$20,000.00
PEGRAM, KEITH JEROME
70 · M
#194
18 Mar 2025
  • TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN AMPHETAMINE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICK IN AMPHETAMINE
  • SELL SCH VI CS Bond: $700,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$100,000.00
EDMOND, TERRANCE TERRELL
37 · M
#61
13 Dec 2024
  • ATT BREAK OR ENTER BLDG (F) Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • UNLAWFULLY ON PROTECTED PREMISES Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ATT BREAK OR ENTER BLDG (F) Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • UNLAWFULLY ON PROTECTED PREMISES Bond: $10,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • MISDEMEANOR STALKING
In custody
$10,000.00
CAMP, RICKY TYRONE
38 · M
#19
10 Nov 2024
  • MURDER Bond: $1,000,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$1,000,000.00
DULL, WILLIAM EDWARD
43 · M
#53
13 Oct 2024
  • FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY Bond: $100,000.00 (No Bond)
  • BREAK/ENTER MOTOR VEH
In custody
$100,000.00
SIMS, ERNEST LEE
49 · M
#260
25 Sep 2024
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $600,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • PWIMSD SCH II CS+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TRAFFICK IN METHAMPHETAMINE Bond: $600,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • PWIMSD SCH II CS
  • MAINTN VEH/DWELL/PLACE CS (F)
In custody
$600,000.00
MARTIN, JERRY WAYNE
55 · M
#198
07 Sep 2024
  • FIRST DEGREE MURDER Bond: $750,000.00 (Secured Bond)
In custody
$750,000.00
BLACK, TRAVIS OBRIAN
40 · M
#22
16 Jul 2024
  • AWDW INTENT TO KILL Bond: $100,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • HABITUAL FELON
In custody
$100,000.00
MOSS, CHRISTOPHER NOLAN
58 · M
#222
23 May 2024
  • FAIL REGISTER SEX OFFENDER(F) Bond: $100,000.00 (Sentenced From Court)
  • FIRST DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR Bond: $500,000.00 (Sentenced From Court)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • FAIL REGISTER SEX OFFENDER(F) Bond: $100,000.00 (Sentenced From Court)
  • FIRST DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR Bond: $500,000.00 (Sentenced From Court)
  • FIRST DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR
In custody
$100,000.00
CLARK, CHRISTOPHER ALEX
44 · M
#37
14 May 2024
  • FIRST DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR Bond: $300,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • FIRST DEG SEX EXPLOIT MINOR
In custody
$300,000.00
COOKS, TY'J MALIK
25 · M
#40
12 Mar 2024
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $800,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN
In custody
$800,000.00
FRANKLIN, KHARIEF SALAMAR
22 · M
#70
06 Mar 2024
  • ASSAULT PHY INJ DETENTION EMP Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $800,000.00 (Secured Bond)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ASSAULT PHY INJ DETENTION EMP Bond: $20,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $800,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN
In custody
$20,000.00
HINES, ZACHRIAH DA'VINE
25 · M
#111
09 Aug 2023
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN Bond: $400,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • TRAFFICKING, OPIUM OR HEROIN
In custody
$400,000.00
KENNEDY, JACOB AARON THOMAS
29 · M
#155
08 Jun 2023
  • INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY Bond: $1,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • ATTEMPTED LARCENY (F)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY Bond: $1,000.00 (Secured Bond)
  • ATTEMPTED LARCENY (F)
  • HABITUAL FELON
In custody
$1,000.00
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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 18, 2026, there are 197 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.

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