Burke County Jail, NC Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster
Burke County Jail offender locator: Detainer Information, Inmate List, Document Type, Release Date, Bond, Court Record, Arrests, Warrant Comment, Commitment Date, Who's in jail, Booking Date, Bookings, State of Charge, Projected Release Date, Mugshots, Bond Amount.
Burke County Jail is located in Morganton, North Carolina. The main facility is a traditional jail with beds for both males and female inmates over 17.
You can find the Burke County Sheriff’s Office website here.
If you know someone who is serving time in Burke County Jail, you will find all the information you need to know below.
Burke County Jail Prison Information
| Jail Name | Burke County Jail |
| Jail Type | County Jail |
| Location | 201 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655 |
| Contact Numbers | 828-438-5481 |
| City | Morganton |
| Postal Code | 28655 |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County |
| Jail Webpage | website |
Burke County Sheriffs Department
| Sheriff | Steve E. Whisenant |
| Address | 150 Government Drive, Morganton, North Carolina, 28655 |
| Phone | 828-438-5500 |
| Fax | 828-438-5469 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | website |
Inmate Resources for Family and Friends
Public Records Online Search
Criminal Records and Contact Info aggregated from real law enforcement agencies and government court houses.
Inmate Search
If you are trying to find out who’s in jail in Burke County, this database serves as the Burke County Jail imamate search. You can look up an inmate if you know his or her first and last name.
Or you can search through the list of records. This database lists people currently in jail and includes information on their mugshot, charges, and bond amount.
This information is updated every 30 minutes. When a person's information is entered into the Burke County Corrections Inmate Management System, that information is updated. When a person is released from jail, they will no longer appear in this database.
Sending a Mail
To ensure safety and security, the staff at Burke County Jail opens all mail before it is delivered to the inmate.
To address mail to an Burke County inmate, please include their full name, booking number, and cell as shown in the Current Inmate Database. Make sure to include your full name and address on the return address section of the envelope.
Compose your envelope like this example:
John Joseph Jones
00012345 M-4A
Burke County Jail
201 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655
Rules for Sending Mail
Do not send the following:
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Stamps
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Envelopes
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Paper
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Pens/pencils
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inappropriate pictures or photos (no Polaroids accepted; only 5 pictures per envelope, no larger than 5x7)
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plastic cards
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phone cards
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stickers
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lipstick marks or any other visible unknown substances on envelopes or letters ( perfume, droplets, white out, etc.)
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padded or bubble mailers or glued items.
Sending Money
Inmate's money accounts are used to buy items from the inmate commissary and to pay for various medical services and jail fees.
Do not send checks or cash. Money orders are acceptable. On the money order, include the inmate's name and booking number.
Funds can be deposited by U.S. Mail and addressed as follows:
Inmate Name
Jail Number and housing area
201 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655
Funds can be deposited in person at the Video Visitation Center:
Located at %loction% during the hours of 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., 7 days a week.
Funds can be deposited by Western Union Funds transfer:
To deposit funds using Western Union, visit any Western Union Agent location and include the following information when completing the Blue Quick Collect Send form:
Pay to: Burke County Corr Inmate Comm
Code City/State: Morganton, North Carolina
Acct#:Include inmate's booking number, last name, and first name
Attention line:Include the six-digit date of birth (i.e. MMDDYY)
Phone Calls
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Burke County Jail you must first set up an inmate telephone account. This process is not immediately effective; it could take up to 24 hours. Click on the link below to set up the account:
Visiting Rules
All inmates are allowed three video visits per week. Video visitation cuts down on waiting in line and being searched. Visits are monitored and may be recorded.
How to Schedule a Video Visit
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Visitors MUST call to schedule the first appointment at least ONE DAY in advance.
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Call 828-438-5481 to schedule appointments.
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Each visitor will be issued a unique visitor ID number, which must be provided when scheduling visits.
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Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
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Bring your valid driver's license, passport or state and/or military ID.
If you experience problems with the system, please contact the Visitation Center at 828-438-5481
Visitation Hours
| Sunday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Holiday | – |
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.
Burke County Prison Statistics
Burke County Jail Held Inmates
| Jail Population Held for State Prison | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for State Jail | 1 |
| Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies | 18 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail | - |
| Jail Population Held for ICE | - |
Burke County Jail Admissions By Race
| Black Jail Population | 31 |
| Asian Jail Population | 3 |
| White Jail Population | 114 |
| Native Jail Population | 1 |
| Latino Jail Population | 2 |
Burke County Prison Population By Race
| Native Prison Population | - |
| Other Prison Population | - |
| Latino Prison Population | 13 |
| Asian Prison Population | 5 |
| White Prison Population | 249 |
| Black Prison Population | 59 |
Burke County Jail Admissions
| Total Jail Admissions | 371 |
| Male Jail Population | 111 |
| Total Jail Population | 176 |
| Female Jail Population | 39 |
Burke County Pretrial Jail Population
| Pretrial Jail Population | 135 |
| Female Pretrial Jail Population | 15 |
| Male Pretrial Jail Population | 101 |
Burke County Prison Admissions
| Total Prison Admissions | 173 |
| Black Prison Admissions | 34 |
| Other Prison Admissions | 5 |
| Native Prison Admissions | - |
| Latino Prison Admissions | - |
| White Prison Admissions | 134 |
| Male Prison Admissions | 145 |
| Asian Prison Admissions | - |
| Female Prison Admissions | 28 |
Burke County Prison Population
| Female Prison Population | 26 |
| Total Prison Population | 326 |
| Male Prison Population | 300 |
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