Brunswick County NC Detention Center

County Jail
North Carolina
PO Box 9, Bolivia, NC 28422
910-253-2760
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Brunswick County NC Detention Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 910-253-2760

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Brunswick County NC Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 70 Stamp Act Dr NE Bolivia, NC which is operated locally by the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Brunswick County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Bolivia Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

The Detention Center is modular in design, which will allow the facility to be further expanded as the population of Brunswick County continues to grow. It consists of several administrative offices, a public lobby, separate Booking and Releasing areas, a Medical Station, and thirteen Inmate Housing Blocks.

Inmate Handbook – Every inmate at our facility is provided with an Inmate Handbook to assist them in adjusting to confinement at the Brunswick County Detention Center. The information and procedures described in this Inmate Handbook apply to all inmates and detainees, regardless of their length of stay or the reason for their incarceration.

The Detention Center’s inmate programs are intended to reduce idleness, encourage productivity, and promote a sense of accomplishment. All programs are offered to both male and female inmates.

Alcoholics Anonymous – The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) classes allow inmates to share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem, which is the desire to stop drinking. The primary purpose is to teach individuals to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.

Narcotics Anonymous – Narcotics Anonymous (NA) classes focus on the twelve steps and twelve traditions of NA; including admitting there is a problem, seeking help, engaging in thorough examination, confidential self-disclosure, making amends for harm done and helping other drug addicts who want to recover.

Religious Services – Religious services are held on various nights to encourage and help the inmates cope with the difficulties they are facing while incarcerated. Religious services help the inmates cope with their past mistakes and also with the struggles that they may face while here and in the future. Ministers within the community are encouraged to visit those that they know are incarcerated in the Brunswick County Detention Center. The Chaplain is available upon request.

General Educational Development (G.E.D.) classes are offered to inmates who have not yet earned their high school diploma. These classes prepare inmates to take the G.E.D. test. Classes provide valuable educational information regarding all of the five main topic areas: math, language arts (reading), language arts (writing), social studies and science. All participants must first take an assessment test to inform the G.E.D. instructors of the areas inmates need to focus on in order to pass the G.E.D. test.

The Brunswick County Detention Center is partnered with the Brunswick County Literacy Council who provides classroom instructors and proctors for all of the G.E.D. testing at the facility.

Inmate Road Crew – The Inmate Road Crew was formed in November 2006. It was created to collect litter on State and Local Government maintained property. The Road Crew consists of two deputies and a maximum of twelve inmates. The work schedule is five days per week if weather permits.

In 2010, inmates surpassed 1,000,000 pounds collected. The program is a tremendous success and a great value to the citizens of Brunswick County.

visitation Info

Brunswick County NC Detention Center – Visitation

The Brunswick County Detention Center will ensure that inmates confined in the Brunswick County Detention Center are provided with the opportunity to visit with family, friends and professionals during times designated for visiting by the Chief Jail Administrator. There are currently three (3) different ways to visit inmates incarcerated at our facility, online via the internet, on a smartphone at the Securus Video Visit app, and onsite at the Detention Center.

All inmate visits at the Brunswick County Detention Center are non-contact video visits. Inmate visitation is a privilege and may be denied for disciplinary reasons. Inmate visits may be restricted consistent with administrative limitations and the need to uphold the safety and security of the facility.

Online Visitation – The Brunswick County Detention Center now offers online visitation for inmates incarcerated at our facility via the internet. This video visit may be conducted from any high-speed internet connection with an available webcam, microphone and speakers. Inmates are allowed an unlimited number of online visits, providing that there are available visitation time slots.

Onsite Visitation – The Brunswick County Detention Center provides onsite inmate visits at the Detention Center. Inmates are only allowed one (1) on-site visit per week starting over on Sunday. On-site visitation is available every day of the year, including weekends and holidays. All onsite visits are limited to 20 minutes. You may schedule online or by calling 910-253-2842 Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Scheduling A Visit – To schedule a visit, you can schedule online or by calling 910-253-2842 Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Inmates are only allowed one (1) visit per week.
Visitation week stars over every Sunday.
Visits must be scheduled no later than 24 hours in advance.
Visits cannot be scheduled any sooner than fourteen (14) days in advance.
If more than one visitor is coming for a time-slot, only one person needs to schedule the visit, but they must be at the visit.
If an inmate attempts to obtain more than one on-site visit per week the following week’s visitation will be lost.

Visitation Times – Onsite visitation times are Sunday through Monday. Appointments start at 9 am and end at 7:35 pm.

Visitation Rules – In order to ensure the safety of Detention Staff, inmates, and their families and friends; the Brunswick County Detention Center has put in place rules and guidelines for all visitation. These rules are not meant to be “arbitrary,” but were put in place to ensure the safety of all, and to maintain order in the Detention Center.

All adult visitors must present a government-issued photo I.D. such as driver’s license, State I.D. card, military I.D., etc.
No persons under the age of eighteen (18) can visit without a parent or legal guardian. Children must be supervised and kept under control at all times.
Visits are limited to five (5) persons per visit.
No purses, bags, firearms or weapons of any type, chemical sprays, cell phones, or cameras will be allowed in the facility. All personal effects must be left at home or in their vehicle.
Visitors must wear conservative clothing. Short-Shorts, miniskirts, bathing suits, halter tops, or other revealing clothing is prohibited and will prevent them from visiting. Any visitor who intentionally exposes themselves in violation of state law during a visit will be prosecuted criminally. These rules also apply to home video visits.
It is recommended that visitors arrive 15 minutes in advance in order to check-in. Visits start precisely at the scheduled time and cannot be rescheduled for the same day if late or missed.
Visitors may be subjected to a “pat” search prior to entering the visitation area. Visitors will be denied the right to visit if they refuse a search.
Officers may refuse a visit if a visitor appears under the influence of any intoxicating substance, refuses to cooperate, fails to produce identification or acts in a disorderly manner.
Visitors may not wander through or loiter in the visitation area or Detention lobby. Visitors must stay seated at their assigned booth during visitation.
All visitors are required to follow the instructions of Officers. Visitors failing to cooperate will be asked to leave, terminating the visit and are subject to the revocation of visiting privileges.

Inmates can lose their visitation privileges for inappropriate behavior and failure to follow rules of the Brunswick County Detention Facility.