- County Jail
- North Carolina
- PO Box 2179, Manteo, NC 27954-0757
- 252-475-9220
- Official Website
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Dare County 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: 252-475-9220
This facility is for adult inmates.
The Dare County Detention Center is a medium-security detention center located at 1044 Driftwood Dr Manteo, NC which is operated locally by the Dare 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. Dare County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Manteo Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.
The Dare County Detention Center is located next to Dare County Regional Airport is a public airport located one mile northwest of the central business district of Manteo. This general aviation airport covers 340 acres and has two runways. Automated information, such as inmate sentences and projected release date, may be obtained statewide by calling 1.877.NCSAVAN (1.877.627.2826).
- Incoming – General mail must have a return address to include the full name of the sender or it will not be accepted. General mail will be opened and inspected prior to delivery to the inmate. Any contraband found will result in criminal charges and/or sanction for the sender and inmate. Any books, newspapers or magazines must be mailed directly from a publisher. (Amazon is considered a publisher) Money received in the mail will be deposited in the inmate's account. Money Orders will not be accepted.
- Outgoing – Outgoing mail will be inspected for contraband before mailing. All outgoing mail will bear a return address of the Detention Center as well as the name of the inmate.
Inmates may receive reading material through the mail, but the items must come directly from the publisher. This does include Amazon and newspaper distributors.
visitation Info
Dare County Detention Center – Visitation
Family and friends whose names appear on the inmate's visitation list (maximum of 5 names) may visit.
- Saturday 2pm to 4pm
- Wednesday 7pm to 9pm
Up to 4 persons (including children) may visit at one time; however, no inmate will have a total of more than 30 minutes of visitation per scheduled day. Inmates in lockdown will have 15 minutes of visitation per scheduled day. Inmates sentenced to serve less than four (4) consecutive days, or those classified as "weekenders" do not get visitation privileges.
Visitor Guidelines
- All visitors to the Detention Center will be subject to a search for contraband. Introduction of contraband into the facility may result in arrest and criminal prosecution.
- All adult visitors will be required to present proper identification such as:
- Driver's License
- Special ID card obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Military ID card
- Passport
- Children under the age of sixteen (16) are to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
- All visitors will be subject to a check for outstanding warrants.
- Visitors must conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
- Visitors must be clothed appropriately. The following are inappropriate:
- Mini skirts
- Short shorts
- Stomach or cleavage exposed
- Swim or Bathing Suits
- No bags, baby strollers, or car seats will be allowed beyond visitor's lobby
Professional Visits
- Attorneys or Court Officials may visit at any reasonable hour, provided there is Detention Center Staff to accommodate the visit. Appointments are suggested as meeting space is limited, but are not required.
