Forsyth County Detention Center
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- 1,016 approx.
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
Forsyth County Detention Center Inmate Communication Overview
The Forsyth County Detention Center is the county jail in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, operated by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. The twin-tower facility on North Church Street houses around a thousand pretrial and sentenced inmates and serves as the county's main intake point.
The sheriff's office lists Paytel Communications as the inmate communications provider for phone and messaging accounts. Because Paytel is outside the provider systems this site tracks in detail, families should confirm the current account setup steps on the sheriff's website or by calling the facility before funding any account.
Visits are scheduled in advance and visitors must be on the inmate's approved list. Personal mail is processed through a central mail center and scanned for delivery. All calls are monitored and recorded except legal communications.
Facility Information
Contact details and location information for this correctional facility.
Address
201 N Church St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Main Phone
(336) 917-7600
Administrative line — not for inmate calls
Communication Options
Available communication services at Forsyth County Detention Center.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Messaging reported through Paytel; confirm current provider on the sheriff's site.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Video visitation not confirmed. Check the sheriff's visitation page for current options.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Photo sharing not confirmed for this facility.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Phone service reported through Paytel; confirm current provider on the sheriff's site.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Deposit options are listed on the sheriff's inmate information page.
Communication Providers at Forsyth County Detention Center
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Communication Rules at Forsyth County Detention Center
- Confirm the current phone and messaging provider on the sheriff's website before funding any account.
- Schedule visits in advance; visitors must be on the inmate's approved list.
- Personal mail goes to the central mail processing center and is scanned for delivery.
- All calls are monitored and recorded except legal communications.
- Call 336-917-7600 to confirm current communication options.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Forsyth County Detention Center
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I call an inmate at Forsyth County Detention Center?
- The sheriff's office lists Paytel Communications as the inmate communications provider. Confirm the current account setup on the sheriff's website or by calling 336-917-7600.
- How do visits work?
- Visits are scheduled in advance and visitors must be on the approved list. Check the sheriff's visitation page for current hours and options.
- Where do I send mail?
- Personal mail goes to the county's mail processing center and is scanned for digital delivery. Legal mail goes directly to the facility at 201 Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
- How big is the facility?
- The detention center has a rated capacity of about 1,016 beds.
- How do I add money?
- Deposit options are listed on the sheriff's inmate information page; call 336-917-7600 for current methods.
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