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County jail · Wake County, North Carolina

Wake County Detention Center

Located in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, Wake County Detention Center operates as a county jail. It is run by the county sheriff's office. The listed security level is maximum. It is one of 8 places of detention the atlas lists in Wake County. This page gives its telephone number, official website and address, with an interactive map. The nearest other entry in the atlas is Wake County Detention Annex, about 280 metres away.

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Wake County · 45 facilities on this plate

Wake County Detention AnnexNorth Carolina Correctional Institution for Women - MinimumNorth Carolina Correctional Institution for WomenWake Correctional CenterCentral PrisonJohn H Baker Jr. Public Safety CenterWake Regional Juvenile Detention CenterCity of Fuquay-Varina Police DepartmentHolly Springs Police DepartmentCity of Apex Police DepartmentTown of Cary Police DepartmentNorth Carolina State Highway Patrol - Special Operations HeadquartersNorth Carolina State Highway Patrol - Motorcycle UnitMorrisville Police DepartmentRaleigh-Durham International Airport PoliceWilliam B Umstead State Park Ranger StationTown of Garner Police DepartmentNorth Carolina State Highway Patrol - Aviation UnitCity of Raleigh Police Department - District 24North Carolina State Highway Patrol Troop C Headquarters / Troop C District IIICity of Raleigh Police Department - District 26North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionNorth Carolina State University Police DepartmentMeredith College Campus PoliceWake County Sheriffs Department / Wake County JailCity of Raleigh Police Department - Downtown DistrictNorth Carolina State Capitol PoliceNorth Carolina DMV EnforcementNorth Carolina State Highway Patrol - Executive SecurityNorth Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division HeadquartersNorth Carolina State Highway Patrol - HeadquartersSaint Augustines College Campus PoliceCity of Raleigh Police Department - District 23North Carolina Division of Alcohol Law Enforcement District IVKnightdale Public Safety Police DivisionWendell Police DepartmentZebulon Police DepartmentCity of Raleigh Police Department - District 21City of Raleigh Police Department - HeadquartersCity of Raleigh Police Department - District 22Capitol Special PoliceFalls Lake State Park Ranger StationCity of Rolesville Police DepartmentWake Forest Police Department
Particulars

Particulars

Type
County jail
Security level
Maximum
County
Wake County
State
North Carolina
Country
United States
Court
Wake County District Court
Roster checked
October 15, 2026
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Questions

Frequently asked

What is the address of Wake County Detention Center?

Wake County Detention Center is at 3301 Hammond Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603 (Wake County, North Carolina).

Is there a telephone number for Wake County Detention Center?

The main number on record is (919) 773-7930. 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 Wake County Detention Center?

Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (919) 773-7930. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.

Does Wake County Detention Center 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.

What kind of facility is Wake County Detention Center?

Wake County Detention Center is a county jail run by the county sheriff's office. County jails hold people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences, usually under a year.

What are the visiting rules at Wake County Detention Center?

Visits usually have to be booked in advance, and visitors bring official photo identification. Rules differ from one facility to the next, so contact Wake County Detention Center before travelling or read the visiting section of its website.

How do I send a letter to someone at Wake County Detention Center?

Address the envelope with the person's full name and booking or inmate number, followed by Wake County Detention Center, 3301 Hammond Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603. Many facilities only accept plain letters and photos, so check its mail rules before sending anything else.

Which police unit is closest to Wake County Detention Center?

North Carolina State Highway Patrol - Aviation Unit is the nearest police unit in the atlas, about 1.2 km away in Raleigh.

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