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Rutherford County Court

The Rutherford County Detention Center houses sentenced and unsentenced individuals. It can hold up to 208 inmates. The facility is under the supervision of Captain Todd McDaniel. You can reach him directly by calling (828)-287-6245 or via email at [email protected]. The Rutherford County Detention Center is located at 198 North Washington Street in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

How to Send Mail or Package

Family and friends can send written correspondence to an inmate detained in the Rutherford County Detention Center. Take note that only postcards will be accepted. To send mail to an inmate, please follow the format below:

“Inmate Name”
Rutherford County Detention Center
198 North Washington Street
Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Inmates confined in the Rutherford County Detention Center can receive money from family members and friends for their personal use. Funds can be deposited into their accounts by mailing money orders. Make sure that the money order is made payable to the inmate. In addition, it should be mailed with the inmate’s full name and the sender’s return address on the envelope.

Visitation Hours

Inmates confined in the Rutherford County Detention Center are granted the privilege of visitation. The visitation schedule is as follows:

Floors 1 & 3 : Last Name A-L : Saturday 8:30 am to 10:30 am

Floors 1 & 3 : Last Name M-Z : Saturday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Floors 2 & 4 : Last Name A-L : Sunday 8:30 am to 10:30 am

Floors 2 & 4 : Last Name M-Z : Sunday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Female Visitation : 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm : Saturday

Trustee Visitation : 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm : Sunday

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Rutherford County Sheriff Information

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is the chief law enforcement agency in the county. It is made up of several divisions including Administration, Court Officers, Detectives, Civil Process, Forensics, and Warrants. Sheriff Chris Francis heads the agency. His second-in-command is the Chief Deputy, Warren Spouse. You can reach him directly at 828-287-6247 or via email at [email protected].

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Address:
198 North Washington Street
Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Phone Number:
828-287-6247

Rutherford County is located in the southwestern region of North Carolina. Its county seat is Rutherfordton and the largest town is Forest City. Based on the 2021 census, the estimated population of the county is 64,586. The total area of the county is 566 square miles.

2018 Annual Average Violent Crimes: 100
Data Source: North Carolina County Health Rankings

Rutherford County Public Records Information

Public records in Rutherford County are available upon request. For court records, you can inquire with the Clerk of Court’s office. For copies of police reports, you can get in touch with the Sheriff’s Office at 828-287-6247.

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