There is one jail location in Forsyth County. The jail is operated by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The maximum capacity of the jail is just over 1,000 inmates.

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Forsyth County Detention Center
201 North Church Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-917-7600

Inmates are allowed to have two visits per week. Anyone over age 16 is considered an adult, and up to 2 children per adult are allowed to visit. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visitation is determined by the housing assignment of the inmate.

Visitation Schedule

2C, 2D, 4B, 4D, 6B, 6D, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9 am -11:30 am
8B, 10B, 10D 1 pm – 3 pm
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

8C, 8D Sunday, Tuesday 9 am – 11:30 am
1 pm – 3 pm
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

8E Monday, Wednesday 9 am – 11:30 am
1 pm – 3 pm
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

8F Thursday, Saturday 9 am – 11:30 am
1 pm – 3 pm
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm