Wake County Detention Center

The Wake County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division manages two detention facilities, the only such facilities that house adult detainees in Wake County. The Wake County Detention Center is located at 3301 Hammond Road, approximately halfway between the cities of Raleigh and Garner. The second facility is located at the John H. Baker, Jr. Public Safety Center, at 330 S. Salisbury St. in downtown Raleigh. The two facilities have a total bed capacity of 1,568. Video Visitation Visitation Location: All visitations are conducted by video at the Wake County Detention Center, 3301 Hammond Road, Raleigh. Visiting Hours: 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 4–6:30 p.m. Visitation Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Exception: No visits will be permitted on a County holiday. All visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. To schedule an appointment call 919-857-9103 (Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)