Raleigh Jail — Key Information
Raleigh Jail is a City Jail - Medium facility located in Wake County, North Carolina. Use the contact details below to reach the facility, and the inmate locator link to search for a specific individual held here.
Facility Snapshot & Nearby Comparison
Quick visuals from the fields on this page—contact data on file and reported bed counts vs other prisons in Wake County, North Carolina in our directory.
Security Rating Of The Facility
This scale summarizes the restriction intensity implied by the facility’s Security level & category of the facility (county, state, federal, police, juvenile, community, and similar labels).
Medium-low custody
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Contact channels on file
Capacity & network
*Average uses related facilities that report a positive bed count.
Reported bed capacity — this facility vs nearby
Bar length = beds ÷ max in this group (max = 1568).
About Raleigh Jail
Raleigh Jail is a city jail operating under the municipal government of Wake, North Carolina. City jails primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested and are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing. They also hold individuals serving short sentences of typically one year or less.
Raleigh Jail is administered by the city's law enforcement or corrections department and plays a central role in the local criminal justice system. The facility provides booking, classification, medical screening, and basic services to newly arrested individuals. Programs available may include substance abuse counseling, GED preparation, and pre-release planning, depending on the inmate's length of stay.
Family members can contact inmates housed at Raleigh Jail through approved mail, phone calls, and scheduled visitation. Because city jails process a high volume of short-stay inmates, visiting procedures and phone setup should be initiated as early as possible. Review the communication sections below for current options.
Facility Type and Security Level
Raleigh Jail operates at a medium level of security as a city detention facility. The facility is managed by the Wake law enforcement department and follows local and state regulations for inmate safety and facility management.
Contact Raleigh Jail Administration
Phone
Call the facility directly at 919-996-3335 during regular business hours for questions about inmate status, visiting hours, and facility policies.
How to Contact an Inmate at Raleigh Jail
Send Mail
Address mail to:
Inmate ID, Inmate NameRaleigh Jail
110 South McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27602 All mail is inspected. Do not include cash, gift cards, or prohibited materials.
Phone Calls
Phone calls are managed through GTL(VAC). Inmates make outgoing collect calls only. Set up a prepaid account before calls can be received. All calls are recorded. Read our inmate phone guide for setup instructions.
How to Send Money
Use one of the following approved methods to deposit into the inmate's trust account:
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction uses JPay to process inmate trust fund deposits. Money deposited here lets your loved one purchase commissary items, phone time, and other approved products from within the facility.
Method 1 — JPay (Online & Mobile, Recommended)
- Visit JPay.com or download the app: Android iOS
- Enter your inmate's NC DOC offender ID number or name to locate them and proceed with the deposit.
- Funds typically post within 24–48 hours on business days.
Method 2 — JPay Phone Deposit
- Call JPay's 24/7 helpline at 1-800-574-5729 to make a phone deposit by debit or credit card.
- Have the inmate's NC DOC number and facility name available before you call.
Method 3 — MoneyGram
- Visit any MoneyGram location (Walmart, CVS, Kroger) or use moneygram.com.
- Provide the inmate's name, NC DOC number, and facility name to the agent.
- North Carolina DOC MoneyGram Receive Code: 1224
- Service fees apply at MoneyGram locations.
Method 4 — Money Order by Mail (USPS Only)
- Make the money order payable to the inmate's full committed name and include the NC DOC number on the memo line.
- Download the North Carolina deposit form and include it in the envelope.
- Mail via USPS to:
JPay
PO Box 173070
Hialeah, FL 33017 - Processing time: 5–10 business days after receipt.
Information Required
- Inmate's full committed name
- NC DOC offender ID number
- Facility name
Read our full inmate money guide for step-by-step help.
Read our full inmate money guide for detailed instructions.
Visitation Guide for Raleigh Jail
Visiting an inmate at a city jail requires advance approval. Contact the facility at 919-996-3335 to confirm current visiting hours and procedures before arriving.
Getting Approved
All visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Download the visitor application for your state and submit it to the facility in advance. Read our complete visitation guide before your first visit.
Visitation Rules
- All adult visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult at all times.
- All visitors are subject to search before entering the visiting area.
- Dress code: no revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, no inmate-style clothing.
- No food, beverages, electronic devices, or cameras permitted in the visiting area.
- Facility staff may deny or terminate any visit for safety or security reasons.
Visitation Timings
| DAY | VISITING HOURS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | NO VISITS |
| Friday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | NO VISITS |
| Sunday | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Hours are approximate. Confirm current hours with the facility before traveling.
Driving Directions to Raleigh Jail
Raleigh Jail is located at 110 South McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27602 in North Carolina. Use the map below for driving directions. Always call ahead at 919-996-3335 to confirm visiting hours before making the trip.
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Quick Links for Raleigh Jail
Use the links below to find additional resources related to Raleigh Jail and inmates held in Wake County, North Carolina.
- All North Carolina Prison Facilities — Browse every correctional institution in North Carolina.
- US Inmate Locator — Search 2.65 million+ federal inmate records across the country.
- Guide to Calling an Inmate — Step-by-step instructions for setting up inmate phone calls.
- Complete Visitation Guide — Everything you need to know before your first prison visit.
- How to Send Money to an Inmate — Approved methods for depositing money into an inmate's trust fund.
- Recent Arrests in North Carolina — View recent arrest records and mugshots in this state.