Mecklenburg County Jail Central: Address & Telephone

Mecklenburg County Jail Central

Mecklenburg County Jail Central, a county jail, is based in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It is run by the county sheriff's office. Its listed capacity is 1,900 places, with a recorded population of about 1,351. The listed security level is maximum. It is one of 3 places of detention the atlas lists in Mecklenburg County. This page gives its telephone number, official website and address, with an interactive map. The nearest other entry in the atlas is Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Department, about 210 metres away.

Location

Where it stands

Mecklenburg County · 38 facilities on this plate

Particulars

Type: County jail
Capacity: 1,900 beds
Population: 1,351
Security level: Maximum
County: Mecklenburg County
State: North Carolina
Country: United States
Court: Mecklenburg County District Court
Roster checked: October 17, 2026

Vicinity

Also in Mecklenburg County

All of Mecklenburg County

Questions

Frequently asked

Where is Mecklenburg County Jail Central located?

Mecklenburg County Jail Central is at 801 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 (Mecklenburg County, North Carolina).

How can I call Mecklenburg County Jail Central?

The main number on record is (980) 314-5200. Numbers can change, so check the agency's official website if the call does not connect.

How do I find out if someone is held at Mecklenburg County Jail Central?

Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (980) 314-5200. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.

Which police unit is closest to Mecklenburg County Jail Central?

Mecklenburg County Sheriffs Department is the nearest police unit in the atlas, about 210 metres away in Charlotte.

What area does Mecklenburg County Jail Central belong to?

Mecklenburg County Jail Central is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Mecklenburg County has its own page in the atlas with every facility in the area.

Are there other prisons in Mecklenburg County?

Yes. The atlas lists 2 other places of detention in Mecklenburg County; they are linked at the bottom of this page.

What are the GPS coordinates of Mecklenburg County Jail Central?

Mecklenburg County Jail Central is at 35.2205° N, 80.8362° W. The map on this page and the directions link open the exact spot.

Does Mecklenburg County Jail Central have a website or email address?

The official website is linked on this page. Use it for general questions; urgent matters are best handled by phone.

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