Find Guilford County Jail Bookings, Mugshots and Current Inmates
Use the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office inmate and recent-arrest tools when you need to find someone booked into the county detention system. Guilford County operates two detention facilities—one in Greensboro and one in High Point—and an inmate may be housed or transferred between them.
Records Search
Court, Criminal, Marriage, Divorce, Property
A booking entry or mugshot records an arrest and jail-intake event. It does not establish guilt or show the final outcome of a criminal case. After locating the jail record, use North Carolina eCourts or the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court when later case status matters.
201 S. Edgeworth St., Greensboro, NC 27401
507 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260
Inmates may be assigned or transferred between locations.
Which Guilford County Record Do You Need?
The inmate search, recent-arrest page, jail facility information and court record answer different questions. Start with the source that matches what you actually need.
Is the person in jail now?
Use the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Search. The county detention system includes both Greensboro and High Point facilities.
Open inmate search →Was the person recently arrested?
Use the Sheriff’s Recent Arrests tool when your question is about a recent arrest or booking rather than current jail custody.
View recent arrests →Are you looking for a mugshot?
Start with the official arrest or inmate record and use the photograph only when the live county system actually displays one. Do not assume every record has a publicly visible image.
Do you need the incident report?
The Sheriff’s website provides a Police to Citizen portal and incident-report search. If another police agency made the arrest, that agency may maintain the underlying incident report.
Guilford County Sheriff services →What happened after booking?
Use North Carolina eCourts Portal for public case and court-date information. For official court copies or a certified record search, use the Clerk of Superior Court.
Guilford County courts →Do you need a certified criminal-record search?
The North Carolina Judicial Branch currently lists a $25 fee for a certified name-based criminal-record search in one county through the Clerk of Superior Court using Form AOC-CR-314.
Certified search information →How to Search the Guilford County Jail Roster
Open the Sheriff’s inmate search
Use the Guilford County Sheriff’s Police to Citizen inmate catalog. Avoid beginning with copied mugshot directories when the official county search is available.
Search the person’s name carefully
Use the most accurate first and last name you have. If multiple records appear, compare available booking and identifying information before selecting a result.
Confirm the detention facility
Guilford County operates detention centers in both Greensboro and High Point. Confirm the current location before visiting, mailing legal material or calling a facility.
Review the arrest and custody information
Use only the information displayed by the current official record. Charges, bond and custody status can change after booking.
Check the court case
Move to North Carolina eCourts when you need later court dates, docket activity or case status. Contact the Clerk when you need an official or certified court record.
Guilford County Recent Arrests and Jail Bookings
The Sheriff’s website separates Recent Arrests from the general inmate search. That distinction is useful because a recent arrest and present custody are not always the same thing.
| Question | Best source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Was someone recently arrested? | Recent Arrests | Designed for the arrest and booking side of the search. |
| Is someone in jail now? | Inmate Search | Better suited to current custody. |
| Which jail holds the person? | Inmate record + detention facility information | Guilford County operates both Greensboro and High Point facilities. |
| What happened to the charge? | NC eCourts / Clerk | The court record follows the case beyond initial booking. |
| Need a police narrative? | Arresting agency | The agency that created the incident report generally controls that record. |
Guilford County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos
A booking photo should be treated as one part of the arrest record, not as proof of guilt. Check the live inmate or arrest entry to see whether a photograph is publicly displayed for the particular record.
If a mugshot appears
Use the photo together with the name and other booking information to reduce wrong-person matches. Do not identify someone solely from appearance when multiple people have similar names.
If no mugshot appears
A missing photograph does not mean there was no arrest. The public interface may not expose every record field in every case. Use the Sheriff or responsible records custodian if you need an available public record that is not displayed online.
Guilford County Has Two Detention Centers
The Sheriff’s Office says both facilities follow the same detention policies and inmates may be assigned or transferred between them at any time.
Greensboro Detention Center
201 S. Edgeworth St.Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 641-2700
Fax: (336) 641-2793
The Sheriff describes this as the larger facility, primarily housing pretrial detainees while also holding some sentenced inmates, federal inmates and inmates awaiting transfer.
High Point Detention Center
507 E. Green DriveHigh Point, NC 27260
Phone: (336) 641-7900
Fax: (336) 641-4137
The High Point facility has bed space for 274 inmates and operates within the same Guilford County detention system.
Check the Guilford County Court Case After Booking
The jail record tells you about arrest and custody. North Carolina’s court system answers what happened after the case entered court.
North Carolina eCourts Portal
The Guilford County Judicial Branch page directs users to Portal to search court dates and public case information by name, citation number, county and other available criteria.
Guilford County court services →Portal is not the certified court record
The Judicial Branch states that eCourts Portal provides Internet access to public docket information but is not itself the official certified court record. Contact the appropriate Clerk of Superior Court when you need official copies.
Certified Guilford County Criminal-Record Search
A jail lookup is not the same thing as a certified background check. North Carolina Judicial Branch publishes a separate process for certified criminal-record searches.
Single-county Clerk search
The current Judicial Branch guidance lists a $25 fee for a certified name-based search in one county using Form AOC-CR-314.
Mail requests accept money order or certified check. In-person requests may be paid by credit card, cash, money order or certified check.
Public courthouse terminals
The Judicial Branch says public-access computers at clerk offices can be used to search, view or email non-certified criminal records without a search fee, although printing charges may apply.
Guilford County Jail Visitation
The Sheriff’s current detention-center page lists in-person and remote visitation for both facilities. Visitors must register before scheduling through IWebVisit or at a facility.
Greensboro visitation
Current general visitation periods are listed Tuesday through Friday:
- 8:30–10:00 a.m.
- 2:00–3:00 p.m.
- 7:30–9:00 p.m.
High Point visitation
Current general visitation periods are listed Tuesday through Friday:
- 8:30–10:00 a.m.
- 7:30–9:00 p.m.
The Sheriff says there is no visitation on Mondays at either facility and no in-person visitation on holidays. In-person visits are conducted by monitor and are free, while remote visits can involve usage fees.
Mailing an Inmate in Greensboro or High Point
Guilford County uses a mail-processing center for non-legal inmate mail. The facility name, inmate name, inmate ID number and correct facility ID must be included.
Greensboro non-legal mail
Guilford County Detention – GreensboroInmate Name, Inmate ID Number, Facility ID 5083
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
High Point non-legal mail
Guilford County Jail – High PointInmate Name, Inmate ID Number, Facility ID 5084
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
The envelope must include a complete and legible return address with the sender’s first and last name. The Sheriff’s rules also limit scanned mail to no more than 10 pages per envelope and prohibit certain materials.
Adding Money to an Inmate Account
The Sheriff’s current detention-center guidance says inmate funds can be deposited through IC Team3 lobby kiosks. Kiosks accept cash and qualifying debit, Visa or MasterCard payments.
The current county page states that cash deposits through the lobby kiosk are limited to $300 during a rolling seven-day period. Money orders and certified or cashier’s checks can also be mailed according to the facility’s current instructions.
If You Cannot Find a Guilford County Jail Record
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| No inmate result | The person may have been released, transferred or may not currently be in county custody. | Check Recent Arrests, verify spelling and use the court record if the arrest is known. |
| Recent arrest but not current inmate | Arrest status and current custody are different. | Use both Recent Arrests and Inmate Search rather than relying on one system. |
| Wrong facility | An inmate can be housed or transferred between Greensboro and High Point. | Confirm the current facility before visiting or mailing legal material. |
| No mugshot shown | The public interface may not display a photo for every record. | Do not assume no arrest occurred; use the responsible records custodian if a releasable record is needed. |
| Booking charge differs from court record | The case may have changed after arrest. | Use the later court docket or official Clerk record. |
| Need certified history | The jail search is not a certified background check. | Use the Clerk of Superior Court certified criminal-record process. |
| Need incident narrative | The arresting agency may be different from the Sheriff’s detention operation. | Identify the arresting/responding agency and request the report from that agency. |
Use Guilford County Mugshot Information Responsibly
- Verify identity. Do not rely on a common name or image alone.
- Separate arrest from conviction. A booking record does not establish guilt.
- Check the later court record. Charges and legal status can change after intake.
- Confirm the facility. Greensboro and High Point are separate detention locations within the same county system.
- Use the correct records custodian. Jail records, police reports and court files may be held by different agencies.
- Respect sealed and expunged records. Do not attempt to bypass lawful restrictions.
- Do not use this guide as a consumer report. Employment, housing, credit and insurance screening may involve additional legal requirements.
Guilford County Jail Mugshots and Inmate Search FAQs
Where can I search Guilford County jail inmates?
Use the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office Police to Citizen Inmate Search. The county detention system includes both Greensboro and High Point detention facilities.
Does Guilford County have a recent-arrests search?
Yes. The Sheriff’s Office links to a separate Recent Arrests tool in addition to its inmate search.
Where are Guilford County jail inmates held?
Guilford County operates the Greensboro Detention Center at 201 S. Edgeworth Street and the High Point Detention Center at 507 E. Green Drive.
What is the Greensboro Detention Center phone number?
The Sheriff’s Office lists 336-641-2700 for the Greensboro Detention Center.
What is the High Point Detention Center phone number?
The Sheriff’s Office lists 336-641-7900 for the High Point Detention Center.
Do Guilford County inmate records show mugshots?
Check the live official arrest or inmate record to see whether a photograph is displayed for the specific booking. Photo availability should not be assumed for every record.
Does a Guilford County mugshot mean the person was convicted?
No. A mugshot documents an arrest and booking event, not guilt or a final criminal judgment.
Where can I check the criminal case after a Guilford County arrest?
Use the North Carolina eCourts Portal for public case and court-date information. Contact the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court when official or certified court records are required.
How much is a certified Guilford County criminal-record search?
The North Carolina Judicial Branch currently lists a $25 fee for a certified name-based criminal-record search in one county through the Clerk of Superior Court.
Can an inmate be moved between Greensboro and High Point?
Yes. The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office states that inmates may be assigned or transferred between its two detention facilities at any time.
Official Sources for Guilford County Jail and Court Records
Inmate locations, visitation schedules, jail vendors, record interfaces and court procedures can change. Verify the applicable official source before traveling, mailing records or paying money.
Bottom Line
For Guilford County jail mugshots and booking information, start with the Sheriff’s official Recent Arrests and Inmate Search tools. Use Recent Arrests for the arrest event and Inmate Search when the main question is current custody.
Always confirm whether the person is at the Greensboro or High Point detention facility before taking an in-person action. For later charges, hearings or case disposition, move from the jail record to North Carolina eCourts or the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court.