Rockingham County, North Carolina Inmate Search

An inmate search is a public tool that allows users to access information about persons in custody. It provides basic arrest and custody details. In Rockingham County, the Sheriff’s Office operates the county’s jail, but does not provide an official online tool for inmate records. While there are no state or federal prison facilities in Rockingham County, the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction includes information about individuals transferred from Rockingham County and other parts of the state to state-level prisons through its Offender Search Portal. Likewise, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator provides online access to information about inmates at federal penitentiaries.

Similar to the Sheriff’s Office, municipal police departments in Rockingham County do not operate standalone online search portals for inmate information. Local law enforcement agencies, such as the Eden Police Department and the Reidsville Police Department, transport individuals they arrest to the Rockingham County Detention Center.

Inmate search tools provide access to public-facing information about individuals serving jail sentences, including:

• Identification details
• Custody and housing status
• Charges and case information
• Arresting agency.

In Rockingham County, individuals seeking information about the county’s inmates should contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office or the Rockingham County Detention Center.

How to Find an Inmate in Rockingham County Jail

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office does not have an official online search tool for inmate records. Access to information about inmates at the Rockingham County Detention Center is through the Sheriff’s Office or the detention facility. To inquire about Rockingham County inmates, call (336) 634-3236. Alternatively, contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office or the Rockingham County Detention Center at the following addresses:

Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office & Detention Center

130 Justice Center Drive,

Reidsville,

NC 27320,

Phone: (336) 634-3232

Mailing Addresses

Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office,

P.O. Box 128,

Wentworth,

NC 27375

Rockingham County Detention Center,
P.O. Box 186,
Wentworth,
NC 27375.

Information seekers may also find Rockingham County inmate records through third-party inmate search portals.

How to Use the Rockingham County Jail Roster

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office does not have a public inmate search tool on its website. Individuals seeking information about the county’s inmates should call (336) 634-3236, mail, or visit the Sheriff’s Office of the Rockingham County Detention Center at:

Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office & Detention Center

130 Justice Center Drive,

Reidsville,

NC 27320,

Phone: (336) 634-3232

130 Justice Center Drive,
Reidsville,
NC 27320,
Phone: (336) 634-3232 (Sheriff’s Office), (336) 634-3236 (Detention Center)

Alternatively, Rockingham County’s inmate records may be accessible through third-party websites that aggregate information from detention facilities across North Carolina and make them accessible to interested individuals.

What Information is Included in the Rockingham County Inmate Roster

Inmate records provide information about individuals serving sentences in detention facilities. In Rockingham County, it refers to details relating to individuals incarcerated at the Rockingham County Detention Center. Chapter 132, Section 1 of the North Carolina General Statutes grants interested parties access to public-facing information, including Rockingham County’s inmate records. Generally, a typical inmate record contains information such as:

• The inmate’s full name (as recorded during booking)
• Booking number
• Arrest date
• General charge description
• Housing or unit location
• Custody or release status
• Court date (if available).

Notwithstanding public access to inmate records, North Carolina and federal laws do not permit public access to:

• Medical and mental health details
• Juvenile information
• Detailed investigative notes
• Victim or witness identities.

Contact Details for Rockingham County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Official access to Rockingham County’s inmate records is through the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s detention center are located at the same address. Individuals seeking access to Rockingham County’s inmate records should contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center at:

Mailing Addresses (Sheriff’s Office)

P.O. Box 128,

Wentworth,

NC 27375

Detention Center

P.O. Box 186,

Wentworth,

NC 27375.

Agency	Physical Address	Phone Number	Mailing Address	Office/Visitation Hours	Website
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office	130 Justice Center Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320	(336) 634-3232	P.O. Box 128, Wentworth, NC 27375	Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (services provided 24/7)	https://www.rockinghamcountync.gov/21027/sheriffs-office
Rockingham County Detention Center	130 Justice Center Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320	(336) 634-3236	P.O. Box 186, Wentworth, NC 27375. Visitation Hours Fridays: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and 7.00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays: 1:30 to 5.00 p.m. Sundays: 1:30 to 5.00 p.m. https://www.rockinghamcountync.gov/21086/detention-center?utm.

Jail Facility Overview in Rockingham County

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office operates the Rockingham County Detention Center, the county’s primary jail facility. This 232-inmate medium-security county jail employs a staff of over 50 full-time and part-time officers who work 24 hours a day to maintain secure confinement for individuals awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences. In addition to housing adult male and female inmates, the Rockingham County Detention Center also provides medical treatment and a humane, safe, and healthy environment for staff and inmates.

Rockingham County also has a state-operated juvenile detention facility. The Rockingham Youth Development Center is a 60-bed secured regional facility operated by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety to house youth offenders.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Rockingham County Detention Center	130 Justice Center Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320 Mail address P.O. Box 186, Wentworth, NC 27375	(336) 634-3236	Visitation Hours Fridays: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and 7.00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays: 1:30 to 5.00 p.m. Sundays: 1:30 to 5.00 p.m.	There is no listed email on the Sheriff’s Office website or the detention facility’s webpage
Rockingham Youth Development Center	424 Elliot Road, Reidsville, NC 27320	(336) 520-6200	Juvenile visits are by appointment or court-approved visitor lists	mailto:Jason.grice@ncdps.gov (facility director).

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Rockingham County Detention Center

Friends and family fund inmate accounts using payment kiosks in the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office main lobby. The facility accepts money order deposits 24 hours a day, provided the depositor labels the money order with the inmate’s full name. Although not listed on the Sheriff’s Office website or the detention center’s webpage, individuals can also call the facility’s approved third-party payment platform at (866) 345-1884 to make phone deposits or inquire how to do so online.

The Sheriff’s Office also accepts cash deposits for commissary accounts Monday through Friday, specifically from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office does not provide a searchable online inmate roster. Access to information about the county’s inmates is by mail, phone, or in-person searches at the Rockingham County Detention Center. Likewise, local police departments do not operate separate inmate rosters; they transfer arrestees to the Rockingham County Detention Center.

Individuals seeking access to Rockingham County inmate records should call (336) 634-3232 or (336) 634-3236. Alternatively, information seekers should mail or visit the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center at:

130 Justice Center Drive,

P.O. Box 128 or 186,

Reidsville,

NC 27320

Agency	Office Address	Mailing Address	Phone Number
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office	130 Justice Center Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320	P.O. Box 128, Wentworth, NC 27375	(336) 634-3232
Rockingham County Detention Center	130 Justice Center Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320	P.O. Box 186, Wentworth, NC 27375	(336) 634-3236.

Rockingham County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office maintains a straightforward visitation process at the county’s Detention Center. The facility permits video visitations through an approved service provider, requiring individuals to create accounts via the third-party link on the Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation webpage.

On-site visitation hours occur during the following times:

• Fridays: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturdays: 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sundays: 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Rockingham County Detention Center requires visitors to be at least 16 years old and included on the inmate’s approved list. Additionally, visitors must sign in at least 15 minutes before the end of their scheduled visitation window. Although not stated on the visitation webpage, the following general rules may also apply to visitors to the Rockingham County Detention Center:

Who Is Allowed to Visit

• Immediate family members (parents, siblings, spouses, children)
• Approved friends who are on the inmate’s visitation list
• Attorneys or legal representatives (with proper credentials)

ID and Approval Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID)
• Visitors must be pre-approved by the jail.
• Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Visitors may be subject to background checks.

Dress Code & Behavior

• Avoid revealing, provocative, or gang-related clothing.
• No hats, sunglasses, or items in pockets during the visit
• Good hygiene and modest attire are recommended.
• Visitors must follow instructions at all times.
• Aggressive or disruptive behavior will result in termination of the visit.

Visit Duration & Scheduling

• Typical visits last 20 to 30 minutes, sometimes longer for special arrangements.
• Visits are generally on a first-come, first-served basis or by advance scheduling.
• Each inmate can have four visitors per week.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Individuals sending mail to inmates at the Rockingham County Detention Center must abide by strict rules. For safety reasons, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office screens incoming inmate mail. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office permits inmates to receive:

• Personal letters and drawings
• Up to 3 to 5 standard photos (4x6)
• Postcards (standard size)
• New paperback books (sent directly from Amazon/Publisher).

However, inmates cannot receive mail that contains:

• Perfume or cologne-scented paper
• Stickers, tape, or glue
• Legal documents (must come from an attorney)
• Polaroids or explicit imagery
• Food, clothing, or cash.

Additionally, a mail to an inmate at the Rockingham County Detention Center must follow the format:

[Inmate’s Full Name],
[Booking Number],
Rockingham County Detention Center,
130 NC-65,
Reidsville,
NC 27320.

Commissary accounts allow inmates to purchase snacks, hygiene products, and phone minutes. Friends and family can typically fund Rockingham County inmate accounts in three ways:

• Online through an authorized third-party vendor
• Money order deposits through payment kiosks at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office lobby
• Phone deposits through the facility’s approved vendor.

Depositors should note that payments made with credit or debit cards incur processing fees.