Where it stands
Wake County · 45 facilities on this plate
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
Also in Wake County
- Wake County Detention AnnexCounty jail
- North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women - MinimumState prison
- North Carolina Correctional Institution for WomenState prison
- Wake Correctional CenterState prison
- Central PrisonState prison
- John H Baker Jr. Public Safety CenterCounty jail
- Wake Regional Juvenile Detention CenterJuvenile facility
- City of Fuquay-Varina Police DepartmentPolice department
- Holly Springs Police DepartmentPolice department
- City of Apex Police DepartmentPolice department
- Town of Cary Police DepartmentPolice department
- North Carolina State Highway Patrol - Special Operations HeadquartersState agency
- North Carolina State Highway Patrol - Motorcycle UnitState agency
- Morrisville Police DepartmentPolice department
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport PolicePolice department
- William B Umstead State Park Ranger StationPolice department
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.