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McDowell County Court

The McDowell County Detention Facility houses individuals who have been charged by local law enforcement and are awaiting trial. It also is responsible for housing individuals serving their sentences. The facility has a 133-bed capacity. It is located at 593 Spaulding Road in Marion, North Carolina.

How to Send Mail or Package

Inmates housed in the McDowell County Detention Facility may receive mail from family members and friends. All incoming mail must include the sender’s complete name and return address. Otherwise, the mail will be returned to the post office. To send mail to the inmate, make sure to address it in the following manner:

Inmate’s Name
McDowell County Detention Facility
593 Spaulding Rd. Marion, NC 28752

Funds may be deposited into an inmate’s account by visiting the JailATM website. You may also use the kiosk located in the lobby of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office. Convenience fees will apply.

Visitation Hours

Inmates housed in the McDowell County Detention Facility are allowed video visitation. All visits are through the NCIC platform. Inmates are allowed to make outside calls to family members and friends that are on the approved list. Visitors can make an account and schedule visits by visiting videovisit.ncic.com or by calling 1-800-943-2189. Inmate calls are billed at a per-minute rate. For local calls, the rate is $0.27.

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McDowell County Sheriff Information

The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is the main law enforcement agency in the area. It is responsible for providing various services to the communities in its jurisdiction. These include crime prevention, criminal investigation, responding to calls for service, and apprehending suspects. The head of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office is Ricky T. Buchanan.

McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Address:
593 Spaulding Rd. Marion, NC 28752

McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Phone Number:
1.828.652.2235

McDowell County

2018 Annual Average Violent Crimes: 67
Data Source: North Carolina County Health Rankings

McDowell County Public Records Information

McDowell County’s public records are available upon request. You may get copies of vital records or real estate deeds at the Register of Deeds’ office. For court documents such as divorce judgments and special proceedings, you may inquire with the Clerk of Court’s office. For copies of police reports, you may get in touch with the Sheriff’s Office.

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