Burke County Jail, NC Inmates Roster

Updated on: March 9, 2024

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Burke County Information

Burke County, is located in the southern part of North Carolina State. The total area of the county is 506 square miles. The estimated population, according to the 2019 census, is 89293. There are approximately 178 people per square mile. The zip codes for the county include 28612, 28619, 28628, 28637, 28641, 28647, 28655, 28666, 28671, 28680, 28690.

Burke County was founded in 1777, the county seat is Morganton.

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Burke County Jail — General Information

Burke County NC Sheriff’s Office

County Sheriff: Steve E. Whisenant

Address: 150 Government Drive, Morganton, North Carolina, 28655

Phone: 828-438-5500

Sheriff Steve E. Whisenant is the highest-ranking law enforcement officer in Burke County. The goal of the Burke County Sheriff is to give a sheltered and secure climate for the Burke County residents.

The Sheriff’s Office can be found at 150 Government Drive, Morganton, North Carolina, 28655.The phone number is 828-438-5500.

If you have information on any criminal activity, you can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 828-438-5500.

Burke County Jail Information and Inmate Search

The Burke County Jail is located at 201 South Green Street, Morganton, NC, 28655. The facility is a medium security jail with a capacity of around 66 inmates.

To inquire about an inmate detained here or schedule a visitation, you can call 828-438-5481 or visit its official website. The inmate roster and census are updated daily, Monday through Friday.

Each year the jail has about 4196 bookings with an average of 11 daily.

It is supervised by 12 staff members.

Visiting an Inmate in Burke County Jail

The Burke County Jail permits and urges prisoners to keep in touch with loved ones through regular visits.

Every prisoner may get up to two visits every week for 30 minutes each visit. People younger than 18 must get joined by a parent or watchman.

Substantial Photo ID is required.

Visits are between 9AM and 3PM Saturdays and Sundays.

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

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