Forsyth County 24 Hour Booking Search

Forsyth County is in the piedmont of North Carolina with Winston-Salem as the county seat. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office runs one of the largest detention facilities in the state. The Detention Center has a maximum capacity of just over 1,000 inmates and processes about 12,000 bookings per year. This page covers the ways to search for 24 hour booking records, look up inmates, and request arrest data from Forsyth County. All booking records are public under North Carolina law and open to anyone.

Forsyth County 24 Hour Booking Detention Center

The Forsyth County Detention Center is at 201 North Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Phone: (336) 917-7600. The facility holds over 1,000 inmates. It houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Medical care, mental health services, educational programs, and religious services are on hand.

The Detention Center uses video visitation. Inmates get two visits per week based on their housing. The facility operates under standards set by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and stays accredited.

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office main office is at 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Phone: (336) 917-7001. The office handles court security, civil process, and detention. It works with the Winston-Salem Police Department for full law enforcement coverage.

Forsyth County 24 Hour Booking Inmate Search

The Forsyth County P2C Inmate Search is the main tool for finding current inmates. This system is open around the clock. You can search by name, booking number, or other details. Results show photos, charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and housing. The Forsyth County Detention Center processes about 12,000 bookings each year.

The Forsyth County inmate search directory is another option. The screenshot below shows this page.

Both tools connect to the same jail data and show current inmates in Forsyth County with their charges and booking details.

For information about released inmates or older records, contact the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Records Division.

24 Hour Booking in Forsyth County

Each arrest in Forsyth County creates a booking record. The record has the person's name, charges, bond, photo, and housing data. Under § 15A-502, law enforcement must log each arrest. Under § 132-1.4, the basic booking data is public.

The P2C system is updated as bookings happen. New arrests show up as they are processed. The system also shows releases and status changes. If you need data on someone who is no longer in custody, contact the Records Division at the Sheriff's Office.

The Forsyth County P2C Jail Inmates page is another way to search the jail roster. This page lets you browse all current inmates or search by name.

Note: Forsyth County processes roughly 12,000 bookings per year, making it one of the busiest jails in North Carolina.

Forsyth County Records Division

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Records Division manages all records including incident reports, arrest records, and civil process documents. The division processes public records requests under North Carolina Public Records Law. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or by phone at (336) 917-7001.

Fees for copies are set by North Carolina law. Payment can be by cash, check, or money order. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The office must answer as fast as it can under Chapter 132.

The Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all court records for criminal and civil cases. The Clerk's Office has public access terminals for searching by name or case number. Copies of court documents come with a fee.

Forsyth County Warrant Search

The Forsyth County wanted list shows people with active warrants. The list has photos, charges, warrant types, and bond amounts. You can search by name or browse the full list. The Winston-Salem Police Department also keeps an active wanted list for its cases.

If you have info about a wanted person, call the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office at (336) 917-7001 or the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700. Crime Stoppers can be reached at (336) 727-2800.

State Tools for Forsyth County

The NC Department of Adult Correction has a search for state inmates, parolees, and probationers back to 1972. This does not cover Forsyth County jail data but helps for people moved to state custody.

The NC Judicial Branch provides court records for Forsyth County cases. Use it to find case files, court dates, and outcomes after an arrest.

Court records for Forsyth County appear on this portal after they are processed.

Forsyth County 24 Hour Booking Process

The booking process at the Forsyth County Detention Center starts when law enforcement brings a person in. Staff take a photo, record the charges, and set a bond. The data goes into the P2C system right away. Under § 15A-502, every arrest must be logged. The booking data is public under § 132-1.4.

The Winston-Salem Police Department also provides a P2C Daily Bulletin that shows recent police activity. This tool maps incidents across Winston-Salem and is updated often. For specific reports, use the online request system or contact the Winston-Salem PD Records Division.

How to Search Forsyth County

• Use the Forsyth County P2C Inmate Search for current jail data
• Call the Detention Center at (336) 917-7600
• Contact the Records Division at (336) 917-7001
• Check the wanted list for active warrants
• Search the NC Judicial Branch for court records
• Use the NC DAC for state prison data

Forsyth County has one of the most active jail systems in the state. Its online tools give fast access to current booking data, wanted lists, and inmate details. For older records or copies, the Records Division at the Sheriff's Office can help.

The VINE notification system provides another option for tracking someone booked through the Forsyth County Detention Center. Crime victims can register to receive free, confidential alerts by phone, email, or text whenever an offender's custody status changes. The service covers county jail inmates, state prisoners, and supervised offenders across North Carolina. Because Forsyth County processes roughly 12,000 bookings each year, the VINE system serves as a practical alternative to calling the jail for status updates on a specific person.