Orange County NC Jail

You can support your loved ones at Orange Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 919-245-2940.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Orange Co Jail is a detention center located at 1200 US Hwy 70 W Hillsborough, NC which is operated locally by the Orange County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Orange County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Hillsborough Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.

You can see all the arrest records for North Carolina here.

Te jail was originally built in 1925 and housed 38 inmates. It is still in operation today. In 1980 the Jail's interior was remodeled with new floors and installed 8 new cells. In 19h92 a grant, from the US Marshal’s Office helped add 62 beds. Orange County's Detention Center, now, has beds for 138 inmates.

The Orange County Detention Center, a 48,900-square-foot facility, opened in April 2022 and is located at 1200 US Highway 70 West in Hillsborough at the Northern Orange Campus. With a capacity of 144 individuals, the facility houses all persons entrusted to the custody of the Sheriff. The Detention Division is responsible for the total operation of the center, ensuring a safe, secure, and clean environment for inmates.

Key duties include conducting physical checks on inmates every fifteen minutes, processing inmate mail, arranging transportation to and from court, and providing three nutritious meals daily, prepared by four dedicated cooks. Over 190,000 hot meals were served to inmates last year, with a lighter meal of sandwiches and fruit provided on weekend nights.

Inmate medical care is provided by Southern Health Partners, with nurses on-site daily to dispense medications and address basic medical needs. In cases requiring hospitalization, inmates are transported to local hospitals. The center also conducts and monitors visitation with family and friends.

Inmates receive clean clothing twice weekly to encourage proper personal hygiene. Each inmate has an individual account for fees and commissary purchases, with funds deposited via inmatecanteen.com or a kiosk located in the Detention Center lobby. Detention staff do not accept money, and only authorized items, such as legal mail, can be released or received. Personal hygiene products are supplied by the facility and not accepted from outside sources.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.