The Johnston County jail roster lists people held at the detention center in Smithfield, North Carolina. The facility is operated by the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. For custody information, call the jail at 919-989-5040.
Current Johnston County Jail Roster
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The source publishes the primary charge only. Arrest dates do not include a time, and a listed charge does not establish guilt.
Only the primary charge is shown. Bond information is not collected.
Search by inmate name or published primary charge.
The county's inmate inquiry publishes names, primary charges and arrest dates. A primary charge may leave other allegations unlisted; the arrest date does not include a time.
Use the entry to identify the person and record you need. Bring questions about the case or conditions of release to the appropriate court office. An arrest or charge does not establish guilt.
Jail Address and Family Contacts
Johnston County Jail 2879 US-70 BUS EAST Smithfield, NC 27577
For visitation, mail or commissary questions, call 919-989-5099 or 919-989-5034.
The sheriff's administrative office is at 2875 US HWY 70 BUS E. Its phone number is 919-989-5010. The sheriff's contact page lists administrative hours of Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Those office hours do not establish the jail's visiting schedule.
Video Visits at Johnston County Jail
Start with the sheriff's visitation page, which links to PayTel Connect for scheduling.
Visits are by video, on site or remotely. The sheriff's visitation rules allow three 15-minute visits per inmate weekly, with no more than one per day. Account approval requires valid state or federal photo identification. Children must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, custodian or caretaker.
Before traveling, check the available appointments and ask the family-information line about arrival and visitor requirements.
PayTel Calls and Electronic Messages
Johnston uses PayTel Communications for inmate calls. The sheriff directs families to PayTel Connect for calls, video visits and electronic messaging.
If you previously used Securus, read the sheriff's provider-change notice. It calls for a new PayTel account and says Securus balances, contacts and settings do not transfer.
For PayTel account help, call 800-729-8355. Use the provider's rate lookup to check charges for the facility and the receiving phone number before adding funds. Keep account and billing questions with PayTel; direct custody questions to the jail.
Sending Letters, Books and Photos
Address inmate mail to:
Inmate's Name P.O. Box 1496 Smithfield, NC 27577
Include your return address.
Books must come directly from publishers or bookstores: paperbacks only, without hard covers or spiral bindings. Newspapers and magazines must come from the publisher.
The jail's mail instructions allow up to 10 photos, no larger than 5 x 7, subject to inspection and content restrictions.
Before sending legal correspondence or an item outside these categories, ask the jail for the appropriate mailing instructions.
Inmate Deposits and Commissary
Deposit options are the jail lobby kiosk, JailATM and mailed money orders. The kiosk accepts cash or credit card; a fee applies.
Address both the money order and envelope to the inmate at the mailing address above. Do not mail cash or checks.
Weekly commissary and hygiene purchases are limited to $140. A weekly purchasing allowance is a different question from how much can be deposited in one transaction. Check the payment service's displayed terms before paying, and verify the recipient and facility. Ask the criminal magistrate's office for bond instructions rather than using an inmate-account deposit as a substitute.
Prescription Medication and Clothing
Call 919-989-5035 before bringing prescription medicine; use the pharmacy-provided container. Ask medical staff how to deliver the specific prescription before leaving home.
Clothing and other drop-offs require Jail Administration approval. Ask what clothing is needed, who may deliver it and how to arrange the handoff.
Have the person's full name available. Ask which conditions of release are currently in place, where any payment or paperwork must be submitted, and what documents to bring.
Johnston's local rules and forms include a county-specific pretrial-release policy. The conditions set in the individual case should guide the next step. A roster entry alone cannot establish when someone will be released.
The Johnston County Courthouse is at 207 E Johnston St, Smithfield, NC 27577, with the main number 919-209-5400. Its posted hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The courthouse has an accessible entrance off Second Street.
For criminal matters, the court directory also lists Johnston.Criminal@nccourts.org and the District Attorney's Office at 919-209-5520. Keep the courthouse and jail addresses separate when planning a trip. Check the court's holiday or closure notices if you intend to visit an office in person.
For general public trips, JCATS asks riders to call by noon on the preceding business day. Requests are assessed individually, and seating is limited. Be ready to give your pickup address, phone number, destination, required arrival time and any special-assistance needs.
The operator describes QuickRide as a service within a Smithfield/Selma zone. Ask whether your trip to 2879 US-70 BUS E falls within the available service, what it will cost and how to arrange the return journey.
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