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Carteret County jail information.
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One local jail holds people arrested in Carteret County: Carteret County Detention Facility. Its guide has the address, phone, visiting, mail and money details families need.

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Local adult custody

Carteret County Detention Facility

306 Craven St
Beaufort, NC 28516
Call the jail
(252) 728-8400
Sheriff's office
252-504-4800
Location
Beaufort, NC
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Housing and release status change. Confirm the person is still here before driving, mailing or depositing money.

The local jail

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Sheriff and police in Carteret County

11 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.

Carteret County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff's office
304 Craven Street
Beaufort, NC 28516
Directions
Non-emergency(252) 504-4800

Atlantic Beach Police Department

City police
125 West Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Directions
Public line(252) 726-2523

Cape Carteret Police Department

City police
202 W B Mclean Boulevard
Cape Carteret, NC 28584
Directions
Public line(252) 393-2183

City Of Emerald Isle Police Department

City police
7500 Emerald Drive
Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Directions
Public line(252) 354-2021

Indian Beach Police Department

City police
1400 Salter Path Road
Indian Beach, NC 28512
Directions
Public line(252) 247-6700

Morehead City Police Department

City police
202 South 8th Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Directions
Public line(252) 726-3131

Pine Knoll Shores Police Department - Headquarters

City police
314 Salter Path Road
Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512
Directions
Public line(252) 247-2474
All 11 agencies

Practical information.
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Start with the general process. Then use the Carteret County Detention Facility guide for the local details available there.

Visiting

Schedules, visitor approval, identification and arrival.

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Phone calls

Calling accounts, approved providers and connection issues.

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Mail & photos

Mailing addresses, permitted contents and delivery rules.

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Money & commissary

Deposit methods, account types and fees to check.

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Different custody systems.
Different places to start.

A Carteret 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 Carteret County?

Usually Carteret County Detention Facility, (252) 728-8400. 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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