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Guilford County, North Carolina · Arrest, jail and court-record guide

Guilford County Booking Search: Find Arrests, Jail Status and Court Outcomes

Guilford County arrest information is spread across several systems. The Sheriff’s Police-to-Citizen service shows inmate and recent-arrest information, the detention centers control custody and family services, and North Carolina eCourts shows what happened after a criminal case reached court.

This guide brings the county’s important search rules, facility details, visitation schedule, mail restrictions, inmate-deposit limits, warrant contacts, first-appearance process, background-check fee and expunction steps into one page.

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Do not treat an arrest as a conviction. A booking or recent-arrest entry shows that a person was processed in connection with an allegation. Charges may later be changed, dismissed or resolved without a conviction. Verify identity with more than a name or photograph.
Jail system

Greensboro and High Point detention centers.

Annual bookings

Approximately 19,000 across both facilities.

Average population

More than 800 inmates countywide.

Court system

North Carolina eCourts / Odyssey.

Certified check

$25 for a single-county Clerk search.

Record router

Choose the Guilford County record that answers your question

SHERIFF P2C Was the person recently arrested?

Use Recent Arrests to locate newly recorded arrest events or Inmate Search when you believe the person remains in county detention.

DETENTION CENTER Where is the person now?

Determine whether the inmate is assigned to Greensboro or High Point before sending mail, scheduling a visit or asking about custody.

NC ECOURTS What happened to the charge?

Use the criminal court record for filed charges, court dates, later proceedings and case disposition.

Best workflow: Find the arrest or inmate record first, save the inmate ID and case information, then check eCourts. Request a police report or certified criminal record only when the online information is not enough.

Choose the problem you need to solve

The important county rules are explained here so you leave the page only for a live search, payment, scheduling or formal request.

Official arrest lookup

How to search Guilford County arrest records without missing a match

Decide between Inmate Search and Recent Arrests Use Inmate Search when you need current custody information. Use Recent Arrests when you are researching a recent arrest event regardless of whether the person remains detained.
Start with the surname Avoid adding too many fields at once. A spelling variation, middle-name difference or suffix can cause an otherwise valid record to disappear from a narrow search.
Check alternate names Try maiden names, former surnames, hyphenated versions, aliases and common abbreviations.
Open every plausible record Do not assume the first matching person is correct. Compare age or date of birth, inmate ID, booking date, charge information and arresting agency.
Save the inmate ID Guilford County uses the inmate ID for mail and other detention services. Record it exactly as displayed.
Determine the facility An inmate may be at either Greensboro or High Point and may later be transferred between the two.
Record criminal case information Save every case number or court identifier associated with the arrest. One booking can involve multiple charges or cases.
Search the court case next A jail charge represents booking information. Court records are needed to see what was formally filed and what eventually happened.
Run current inmate search Open recent arrests
Result decoder

How to interpret a Guilford County arrest or inmate record

Common arrest-record fields and what to do next
Field What it tells you What it does not prove Next action
Inmate ID The detention-system identifier for the individual. It does not explain the court outcome. Save it for mail, calls and detention inquiries.
Booking date When the person entered county detention processing. It may differ from the incident date. Use it to distinguish separate arrests.
Arresting agency The law-enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. It does not necessarily maintain the court file. Request the police report from that agency.
Charge The allegation associated with the arrest or booking. It does not establish guilt or final prosecution. Compare it with the filed eCourts case.
Bond A condition of release associated with the case. One bond may not resolve another charge or hold. Verify every case before arranging release.
Facility The detention center currently associated with the inmate. Housing can change. Reconfirm before visiting or sending facility-specific mail.
Release The custody episode has ended or release processing occurred. Release does not mean the criminal case was dismissed. Search the court docket.
Mugshot A booking photograph taken during custody processing. It is not proof of guilt. Use stronger identifiers before concluding identity.
Same-name warning: Never send money, publish an accusation or contact an employer based only on a matching name or booking photograph.
Identity protection

Use this match test before treating a record as the correct person

First and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or birth date is consistent
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency makes sense for the location
Case or inmate ID matches another official record
Use at least two independent identifiers. A common first and last name is not enough to establish that a record belongs to the person you are researching.
Troubleshooting

No Guilford County arrest record found? Follow this order

The arrest was very recent Booking, fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry may still be underway.
The person was released Current inmate results may disappear after release. Check Recent Arrests and then the court case.
The name is entered differently Search with the surname only and test aliases, maiden names and spelling variations.
The arrest occurred in Greensboro or High Point Confirm which law-enforcement agency made the arrest and whether the person has reached county detention.
The inmate moved facilities Guilford County specifically states inmates may be assigned or transferred between Greensboro and High Point at any time.
The person entered state custody A county jail search will not replace the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction offender search after transfer to state custody.
A court case exists but no inmate record does The defendant may have bonded out, been cited rather than detained or been released before your search.
The record is restricted Juvenile, confidential, expunged or otherwise protected information may not be publicly available.
Call script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Guilford County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have inmate ID or case number [number]. Can you confirm the facility or whether the person was released or transferred?”
Two detention centers

Greensboro and High Point jail information

Guilford County operates two detention centers because of the county’s size and population. Both follow the same general policies, and an inmate may be transferred between them.

Guilford County detention facilities
Facility Address and phone Official facility facts Family takeaway
Greensboro Detention Center 201 S. Edgeworth St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
336-641-2700 		Opened in 2012. Rated capacity is 1,032 with an average daily population around 690. Primarily houses pretrial detainees but also sentenced, federal and transfer-awaiting inmates.
High Point Detention Center 507 E. Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260
336-641-7900 		Opened in January 1990. Bed space is listed for 274 inmates and the high-rise facility measures 122,900 square feet. Confirm the location shortly before visiting because transfers between facilities are permitted.

Programs available inside the facilities

Greensboro programs

Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, life-skills enrichment, health-related programs and religious services.

High Point education

Adult Basic Education and Computer Literacy are among the published programs.

High Point enrichment

Toastmasters, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, life skills and religious services are also listed.

Countywide scale: Guilford County reports approximately 19,000 bookings each year and an average daily detention population of more than 800 across the two locations.
After the arrest

What happens between booking and first appearance?

Arrest and intake The defendant enters detention processing. Identity, custody information and charges are entered into the jail system.
Facility assignment The inmate is assigned within the Greensboro or High Point detention system. Assignment can later change.
Court Services screening Court Services interviews inmates scheduled for first appearance, obtains contact information, verifies information using outside resources and runs statewide criminal histories.
Information presented to court Court Services provides verified factual information to assist the judicial official in deciding appropriate pretrial-release conditions.
First appearance Guilford County states that first appearances are held every business day for defendants arrested since the previous session who have not made bond.
Rights and release reviewed At first appearance, the defendant is advised of charges, potential punishment, rights, counsel and the next court date. Conditions of pretrial release may be reviewed.
Continued detention, monitoring or release The defendant may remain in custody, satisfy bond, receive another release condition or be placed under Court Services monitoring if ordered and eligible.
Why a booking can change quickly: Court action, bond review, classification, release processing and transfer decisions can change the displayed custody information after the first online search.
Bond and pretrial release

Understanding Guilford County bond and release conditions

North Carolina uses several forms of pretrial release. The amount or condition shown in a jail record should be read together with all other cases and holds.

Written promise

The defendant promises in writing to appear in court. No advance payment is required.

Custody release

The defendant is released to a person or organization that agrees to supervise and help ensure court attendance.

Unsecured bond

Money is promised but is not normally paid in advance unless the defendant fails to comply with the bond.

Secured bond

Money or other approved security must be provided before release.

Before anyone posts a secured bond

Confirm every criminal case connected with the inmate
Ask whether any additional warrant or hold exists
Confirm the exact secured amount
Ask what form of security the magistrate or jail will accept
Save all receipts and case numbers
Wait for physical release confirmation before pickup
Guilford Court Services monitoring: Published eligibility factors include residence in Guilford or surrounding counties, a verifiable address and contact method, being in custody for a criminal offense, not being supervised by probation/parole or another court agency, and not being a validated gang member.

What supervised Court Services release can involve

  • Regular reporting to a case manager.
  • Monitoring court attendance and compliance with conditions.
  • Referral to services when appropriate.
  • Domestic-violence electronic monitoring when ordered.
  • Outreach when compliance problems arise.
  • Reports back to court when release conditions are not followed.
Court Services – Greensboro

336-641-2660

courtservices@guilfordcountync.gov

Court Services – High Point

336-641-2674

courtservices@guilfordcountync.gov

Visitation rules

Guilford County jail visitation schedule and limits

Published general visitation hours
Housing / facility Days Hours Important rule
Greensboro general population Tuesday–Friday 8:30–10 a.m.; 2–3 p.m.; 7:30–9 p.m. Registration and advance scheduling required.
High Point general population Tuesday–Friday 8:30–10 a.m.; 7:30–9 p.m. No afternoon 2–3 p.m. general period is listed.
Segregation Wednesday 9–10 a.m. Separate schedule applies.
Segregation Thursday 7:30–9 p.m. Separate schedule applies.
No Monday visitation. Guilford County states that neither in-person nor remote visitation is offered on Mondays. There is also no in-person visitation on holidays.

Registration and scheduling rules

Register before scheduling Registration can be completed online through IWebVisit or in person at either detention center.
Wait 24 hours after initial registration A new visitor may schedule only after the required 24-hour waiting period.
Schedule later visits at least 24 hours ahead Subsequent appointments also require 24-hour advance scheduling.
Choose remote or in-person In-person visitation uses a video monitor in a designated area outside the inmate’s direct physical presence and is free. Remote visits use the visitor’s personal device and incur a usage-based fee.
Observe visit limits Remote visits may occur up to twice daily for 20 minutes each. In-person visits are limited to two per week at non-consecutive times, also 20 minutes each.
Arrive before the cutoff In-person visitors must be signed up at least 20 minutes before the visitation period closes.

Conduct rules

Dress appropriately
Do not display nudity or sexually inappropriate conduct
Assume every visit is monitored
Assume every visit is recorded
Follow facility staff directions
Avoid conduct that could cause the inmate to receive disciplinary action
Termination risk: Inappropriate behavior can end the visit, revoke future visiting privileges and result in inmate disciplinary consequences.
Register or schedule a visit
Canteen account

How to deposit money for a Guilford County inmate

Lobby kiosk

IC Team3 kiosks are located in the lobby of each detention center.

Online deposit

Deposits can also be made through the Inmate Canteen / Team3 system.

Mail deposit

Only certified checks, cashier’s checks or money orders are accepted by mail for account deposits.

Kiosk payment rules

Cash is accepted
Debit cards are accepted
Visa is accepted
MasterCard is accepted
Credit card must connect to an open bank account
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted
Cash deposit limit: Lobby-kiosk cash deposits are capped at $300 during any rolling seven-day period. This means the seven-day window moves with each deposit rather than resetting on a fixed weekday.

Kiosk availability

Greensboro

The lobby kiosk is available for inmate deposits 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

High Point

The county lists lobby-kiosk access Monday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Cross-facility deposits: Funds may be deposited for an inmate regardless of whether that person is housed at Greensboro or High Point, and the county states completed kiosk transactions are credited immediately.
Do not send cash to the mail-scanning center. Money orders and certified/cashier’s checks for inmate accounts must follow the facility deposit instructions rather than ordinary correspondence processing.
Make an online inmate deposit
Mail processing

Guilford County inmate mailing addresses and exact rules

Greensboro non-legal mail

Use Facility ID 5083
Guilford County Detention – Greensboro
Inmate Name, Inmate ID Number, Facility ID 5083
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419

High Point non-legal mail

Use Facility ID 5084
Guilford County Jail – High Point
Inmate Name, Inmate ID Number, Facility ID 5084
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419

The envelope must contain all of these

Correct facility name
Inmate’s full name
Inmate ID number
Correct Facility ID: 5083 or 5084
Sender’s first and last name
Complete legible return address
Missing information can stop scanning. Guilford County says an envelope without the facility name, inmate name, inmate ID and Facility ID will not be scanned. A complete sender name and return address are also required.

Ordinary mail size limits

10 pages

Maximum pages per envelope.

8.5 × 11

Maximum page size in inches.

5 photos

Maximum photographs per mailing.

5 × 7

Maximum photograph size in inches.

Mail that can be scanned

  • Written or typed correspondence.
  • Ordinary photographs within the published limits.
  • Drawings that meet size and security requirements.
  • Greeting cards without prohibited attachments or components.
  • Internet pages when the quantity is not excessive and the content is permitted.

Do not send these to the processing center

Legal or privileged mail
Cash, checks or money orders
Glitter, glue, tape or 3D items
Cards with lights, music or electronics
Polaroid photographs
Books, magazines or packages
Newspaper clippings or posters
Original IDs or irreplaceable documents
Why originals should never be mailed: Approved correspondence is scanned, the physical mail is destroyed after processing, and original documents or irreplaceable photographs will not be returned.
Scanning target: Guilford County states that mail meeting the requirements is scanned within 24 hours of receipt and then reviewed by facility staff.

Legal and privileged mail goes directly to the jail

Greensboro legal mail
Guilford County Detention – Greensboro
Inmate Full Name, Inmate ID Number
201 S. Edgeworth St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
High Point legal mail
Guilford County Detention – High Point
Inmate Full Name, Inmate ID Number
507 E. Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260
Legal-mail handling: Privileged correspondence should be marked “Legal Mail.” Facility staff open it in the inmate’s presence.

Books and publications

  • Authorized clothing must be purchased through the inmate canteen.
  • Books must be purchased through a publisher or distributor.
  • Up to five paperback books may be received.
  • Hardcover books are not accepted.
  • Books should be shipped directly from a qualifying publisher, distributor or book club to the detention facility—not the scanning center.
  • Newspaper and magazine subscriptions must also be sent directly by the publisher and remain subject to security review.

Recovering scanned mail after release

A former inmate can request digital copies of scanned mail after release. The request must include the inmate’s full name, facility, inmate ID and email address.

Former Greensboro inmate

Email: kclark0@guilfordcountync.gov

Former High Point inmate

Email: ygeorge@guilfordcountync.gov

Calls and messaging

How Guilford County inmate phone and tablet messaging works

Guilford County identifies Pay Tel Communications as the inmate communications provider. Inmates can also use a secure tablet messaging application.

Phone provider

Pay Tel Communications handles inmate communication accounts.

Messaging starts with inmate

The county instructs the inmate to send the first message to a valid cell-phone number.

Family receives a text

The recipient receives a text notification with a link for account setup and subsequent messaging.

Provider phone: Guilford County publishes 1-800-PAYTELL for Pay Tel account assistance.
Privacy warning: Jail communications should not be treated as private attorney-client conversations. Avoid discussing case strategy, witnesses or other sensitive criminal-case details through ordinary jail communication systems.
Set up Pay Tel service Call 1-800-PAYTELL
Court outcome

How to search Guilford County criminal court records

North Carolina completed statewide eCourts implementation in all 100 counties in October 2025. Guilford County criminal case information now uses the statewide Enterprise Justice / Odyssey system.

Search Portal by case number when possible A case number is safer than a name because it reduces same-name confusion.
When searching by name, keep the first search broad Confirm that the case belongs to the correct defendant before interpreting charges or disposition.
Check the court division Misdemeanor cases generally proceed in District Court. Felony cases can move into Superior Court.
Compare the filed charges with the arrest record The charge shown at booking may not be identical to what later appears in the prosecutor’s court filing.
Review upcoming court dates A pending case can have multiple hearings, continuances or courtroom assignments.
Look for final disposition Determine whether the charge was dismissed, resolved by plea, tried, adjudicated or otherwise closed.
Use the Clerk for formal proof For a certified record or formal background check, use the Clerk of Superior Court rather than relying only on Portal.

Basic North Carolina criminal-case sequence

Investigation and arrest Law enforcement investigates and the defendant is charged.
Bond or release conditions Conditions of pretrial release are established and can later be reviewed by a judge.
First appearance Rights, charges and release conditions are reviewed.
Probable-cause stage for felonies Felony cases can involve a probable-cause hearing and possible grand-jury indictment.
Plea or trial Misdemeanors are generally tried in District Court; felonies are generally tried in Superior Court.
Sentencing or dismissal The case reaches its disposition, subject to any appeal or later proceedings.
Search NC eCourts Portal
Formal background check

Certified and free Guilford County criminal-record options

$25 certified search

Request a certified name-based criminal record search for Guilford County from the Clerk of Superior Court using Form AOC-CR-314.

Free courthouse search

Public self-service computers at North Carolina courthouses can be used to search, view or email criminal records without a search fee.

Online Portal

Useful for researching case information, but the Judicial Branch specifically says formal background checks should be conducted through the Clerk rather than Portal alone.

$25 certified single-county request

Certified Guilford County background-check requirements
Item Requirement
Form AOC-CR-314
Fee $25
Coverage Guilford County court records only; not statewide.
Mail payment Money order or certified check; personal checks are not accepted.
In-person payment Credit card, cash, money order or certified check.
County search ≠ statewide search. A Guilford County certified check covers the court records in that county. It should not be described as a complete North Carolina or national criminal history.
Clerk of Superior Court – Greensboro

336-412-7300

Clerk of Superior Court – High Point

336-822-6700

Incident and arrest reports

How to find the police report behind a Guilford County arrest

A jail record answers “who was booked?” A police or incident report answers more about the underlying law-enforcement event. The arresting agency—not the Clerk—is generally the correct starting point for police-report records.

Start with the Sheriff P2C incident search when GCSO handled the event

Identify the arresting agency Check the arrest or inmate result before assuming the Guilford County Sheriff created the report.
Use the incident-report search When the Sheriff handled the incident, use the P2C Event Search to locate public event information.
Save the incident or report number This is the most useful identifier for follow-up records requests.
Request only the document you need Describe the incident date, location, involved person and report number rather than requesting every document about a person for an unlimited period.
Expect confidentiality limits North Carolina Judicial Branch notes that a complete police report may not necessarily be a public record and may not be available except where criminal discovery rules require disclosure.
Copy-ready records request
I request a copy of the publicly releasable incident and arrest records concerning [full legal name] for the incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. The report or incident number is [number], if known. Please provide the records electronically if available and notify me before processing if special service or duplication charges will exceed $[amount].
North Carolina public-record rule: Agencies generally are not required to create a new record or compile information that does not already exist. A focused request for existing records is usually easier to process.
Search Sheriff incident reports
Warrant information

Guilford County warrant offices, hours and safe next steps

The Guilford County Sheriff serves criminal summonses, arrest warrants, arrest orders, fugitive-from-justice process, subpoenas, child-support orders and other criminal process.

Greensboro Warrant Office
201 S. Edgeworth St.
Greensboro, NC 27401

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Phone: 336-641-2727

Fax: 336-641-6719

High Point Warrant Office
507 E. Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Phone: 336-641-7907

Fax: 336-641-7884

Nights and weekends

Greensboro Magistrate
201 S. Edgeworth St.
Greensboro, NC 27401

GCSO Staff Duty: 336-641-3355

High Point Magistrate
505 E. Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260

Magistrate criminal/warrant questions may also be directed through the court system.

Do not attempt to serve or execute a warrant yourself. If you locate a possible warrant for another person, do not confront, follow or detain that individual.

If you believe the warrant is yours

  1. Write down the warrant or criminal case information.
  2. Confirm the correct identity and issuing jurisdiction.
  3. Contact the Warrant Office, magistrate or a North Carolina criminal-defense attorney.
  4. Ask what location and procedure apply for surrender or service.
  5. Do not rely on advice from an unofficial mugshot or people-search website.
Record relief

North Carolina expunction after a Guilford County arrest

North Carolina uses the terms “expunction” and “expungement” interchangeably. An expunction can remove qualifying criminal charges or convictions from a person’s record and seal or destroy state records as required by the applicable statute.

There is no single eligibility rule. Eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, age, prior record, type of conviction, waiting period and the specific statute used.

Examples of records covered by different North Carolina statutes

Common expunction categories
Situation Examples of statutory paths
Dismissed charge G.S. 15A-146 may apply depending on how the dismissal occurred.
Not guilty / not responsible G.S. 15A-146(a2).
Certain nonviolent misdemeanors G.S. 15A-145.5.
Certain nonviolent felonies G.S. 15A-145.5 and other statutes depending on circumstances.
Certain offenses committed under age thresholds Age-specific expunction statutes may apply.
Certain drug offenses G.S. 15A-145.2 may apply depending on disposition.

General filing process

Identify the disposition Obtain the correct criminal case number and determine how each charge ended.
Determine the statute Different expunction statutes have different eligibility rules, waiting periods and required forms.
Use the correct AOC petition form North Carolina Judicial Branch publishes the petition and instruction sheet for each major expunction category.
Collect supporting documents Some categories require affidavits, record checks or additional supporting documentation.
File in Guilford County when appropriate A petition is filed with the clerk of court in the county where the person was charged or convicted.
Pay the required fee or request indigent status The general expunction filing fee is $175, although some statutory categories do not require the fee.
Wait for criminal-history reviews and court action The process can take several months and some types require a hearing.
Keep the signed order When an expunction is granted, preserve the copy given to you. Government files concerning the expunction itself can later be destroyed.
Potential no-fee cases: North Carolina states that some expunctions for dismissed charges or not-guilty dispositions do not require the general filing fee, unless an exception such as diversion or deferred prosecution applies.
Private websites are separate: An expunction removes or restricts qualifying government records under North Carolina law, but information previously copied by private websites may require a separate removal request.
Legal-information notice: Choosing the wrong expunction statute can affect future eligibility. Court staff cannot provide legal advice about which statute is best for a particular person.
Choose the correct expunction form
Court contacts

Guilford County criminal court and magistrate contacts

Use the office matched to your problem
Office Phone Use it for
Clerk of Superior Court – Greensboro 336-412-7300 Criminal court files, certified records and Clerk assistance.
Clerk of Superior Court – High Point 336-822-6700 High Point court-file and Clerk assistance.
Magistrates – Greensboro criminal/warrants 336-412-7870 Magistrate criminal and warrant-related questions.
Magistrates – High Point 336-822-6719 High Point magistrate matters.
District Attorney – Greensboro 336-412-7600 Prosecutor-office matters where public contact is appropriate.
District Attorney – High Point 336-822-6710 High Point prosecution-office inquiries.
Guilford County Courthouse – Greensboro
201 S. Eugene St.
Greensboro, NC 27401

Mail: PO Box 3008, Greensboro, NC 27402

Guilford County Courthouse – High Point
505 E. Green Drive
High Point, NC 27262

Mail: PO Box 2434, High Point, NC 27261

Detention map

Greensboro Detention Center location

The Greensboro Detention Center is at 201 South Edgeworth Street in downtown Greensboro, near the county courthouse and magistrate functions.

High Point facility: The second county detention center is at 507 East Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260. Confirm the inmate’s current facility before traveling because transfers between the locations are allowed.
What to do next

Match your goal with the correct Guilford County action

1
Someone was arrested today

Check Recent Arrests first, then Inmate Search. If not found, allow time for booking and confirm the arresting agency.

2
You need to visit

Confirm Greensboro versus High Point, register through IWebVisit, wait 24 hours and schedule the appointment at least 24 hours ahead.

3
You need to send mail

Use the PO Box processing address, correct Facility ID and inmate ID. Keep the envelope at 10 pages or fewer.

4
You need the court outcome

Use eCourts and search by case number whenever possible. Obtain a certified record if formal proof is required.

5
You need a background check

Use AOC-CR-314 and the Clerk for a $25 certified Guilford County search rather than treating Portal as a formal background check.

6
You want a record removed

Determine the exact disposition and North Carolina expunction statute before filing a petition in the county where the charge or conviction occurred.

Information verification

What was checked for this Guilford County guide

Guilford County Sheriff

Detention addresses, capacity, visitation, mail, canteen deposits, P2C arrest searches, warrant contacts and inmate communications.

Guilford Court Services

First-appearance screening, release monitoring, eligibility factors and Greensboro/High Point contact information.

North Carolina Judicial Branch

eCourts access, criminal-case process, certified background checks, court records, bail terminology and expunction procedures.

Why only a few outbound links remain: Links are included primarily where the user must perform a live search, schedule a visit, deposit funds or choose a legal form. Static rules and instructions have been brought into this article.
Frequently asked questions

Guilford County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search recent arrests in Guilford County?

Use the Sheriff’s Police-to-Citizen Recent Arrests catalog. Open the possible match and verify age or birth information, booking date, arresting agency and case details before relying on it.

How do I find someone currently in Guilford County jail?

Use the P2C Inmate Search. After finding the person, save the inmate ID and determine whether the person is currently at Greensboro or High Point.

Can Guilford County move an inmate between jails?

Yes. The Sheriff states that both detention centers follow the same policies and inmates may be assigned or transferred between them at any time.

What are Greensboro jail visiting hours?

General visitation is Tuesday through Friday from 8:30–10 a.m., 2–3 p.m. and 7:30–9 p.m. There is no visitation on Mondays and no in-person visitation on holidays.

What are High Point jail visiting hours?

General visitation is Tuesday through Friday from 8:30–10 a.m. and 7:30–9 p.m. Segregation uses the county’s separate Wednesday and Thursday schedule.

How long is a Guilford County jail visit?

Both remote and in-person visits are 20 minutes. Remote visits may occur up to twice per day, while in-person visits are limited to twice per week at non-consecutive times.

What Facility ID do I use for Greensboro jail mail?

Use Facility ID 5083 with the inmate’s full name and inmate ID.

What Facility ID do I use for High Point jail mail?

Use Facility ID 5084 with the inmate’s full name and inmate ID.

How many pages can I mail to a Guilford County inmate?

Ordinary scanned mail is limited to 10 pages per envelope, with each page no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches.

Can I send inmate photographs?

Yes, subject to content restrictions. The county allows up to five photographs per mailing, no larger than 5 by 7 inches. Polaroid photos are not accepted.

Can I send books to a Guilford County inmate?

Up to five paperback books may be shipped directly from an approved publisher, distributor or book club to the detention facility. Hardcover books are not accepted.

How much cash can I deposit for a Guilford inmate?

Cash deposits through IC Team3 lobby kiosks are limited to $300 during any rolling seven-day period.

How soon after arrest is first appearance?

Guilford Court Services says first-appearance hearings are held every business day for people arrested since the prior session who have not already made bond.

How much is a certified Guilford County criminal background check?

The Clerk of Superior Court single-county certified name search costs $25 and uses Form AOC-CR-314.

Can I run a free North Carolina court-record search?

Yes. Public courthouse terminals can be used to search, view or email criminal records without a search charge, although printing fees can apply.

Can a Guilford County arrest be expunged?

Possibly. North Carolina has multiple expunction statutes covering different dismissals, acquittals and qualifying convictions. Eligibility depends on the exact criminal history and disposition.

How much does a North Carolina expunction cost?

The general filing fee is $175, but certain expunction categories—such as some dismissals or not-guilty outcomes—may not require that fee.

Does expunction automatically remove private mugshot websites?

No. An expunction controls qualifying government records under North Carolina law. Private sites that previously copied the information may need to be contacted separately.

Accuracy and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, Guilford County Detention Centers, Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court, North Carolina Judicial Branch or any law-enforcement agency.

Arrest and booking information can change after bond, court action, release, transfer, correction or expunction. Verify the person with multiple identifiers and check the current court record before using an arrest result for employment, housing, financial, safety, legal or publication decisions.

Arrest allegations are not findings of guilt. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Expunction and bond sections provide general procedural information and are not legal advice.

Official-source review: August 14, 2026.

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