Pitt County Detention Center and Inmate Search

The Pitt County Detention Center is responsible for housing sentenced and unsentenced individuals for local law enforcement agencies. The facility is located at 124 New Hope Road in Greenville, North Carolina. The head of the Detention Center is Chief Lim Capehart. You can get in touch with him directly via email at [email protected].

How to Send Mail or Package

Inmates housed in the Pitt County Detention Center may receive mail from family members and friends. All incoming mail must have a complete return address and the full name of the sender. It should be addressed in the following manner:

Pitt County Detention Center
Inmate Name, Inmate ID number, Facility ID 5159
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419

Funds may be deposited into an inmate’s account by sending money orders, certified checks, and cashier checks via mail. Make sure to make them payable to the inmate, using the name under which they are booked. Deposits can also be done using the kiosk located in the lobby of the Magistrate’s Office in the detention center. Take note that there is a convenience fee of $3.25 for using this service. Deposits can also be made online by visiting the JailATM website.

Visitation Hours

Inmates at the Pitt County Detention Center are granted the privilege of visitation. All visits are non-contact and make use of video monitors. Visits need to be scheduled up to 24 hours in advance. Scheduling a visit can be done online by visiting the Homewav website.

On-site visitation hours:
Saturday and Sunday
1:00pm–3:45pm
Inmates with the last name that begins with A – K will visit on Saturday and inmates with the last name that begins with L – Z will visit on Sunday.

Off-Site Video Visitation hours:
Monday through Sunday
7:00am –9:30pm

The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office maintains an online database of all inmates currently housed in the facility. The records can be searched using the inmate’s name, booking number, and/or date in custody. Each inmate’s record shows his/her complete name, photo, address, date of birth, gender, race, weight, height, and charges.

Pitt County Sheriff Information

The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office is the principal law enforcement agency in the county. It provides various services to the residents such as enforcing laws, investigating crimes, and conducting patrols. The head of the agency is Sheriff Paula S. Dance.

Pitt County Sheriff’s Office Address:
100 W. 3rd Street
Greenville, NC 27834

Pitt County Sheriff’s Office Phone Number:
252-902-2800

Pitt County is located in the eastern region of North Carolina. Its county seat us Greenville which is also the largest city in the area. Based on the 2021 census, the estimated population of the county is 172,169. The total area of the county is 655 square miles.

2018 Annual Average Violent Crimes: 736
Data Source: North Carolina County Health Rankings

Pitt County Public Records Information

Public records are available upon request in Pitt County. Copies of police reports such as incident reports and arrest reports can be obtained from the Sheriff’s Office. The Clerk of Court’s office handles all requests for court documents such as divorce judgments, criminal cases, and special proceedings. The Register of Deeds is responsible for handling requests for all vital records and real estate deeds for the county.