Facility Tours


DETENTION CENTER CENTRAL AND DETENTION CENTER NORTH TOURS
General tours of Detention Center Central are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Tours can be arranged for any group with members over the age of 13. Groups should be no larger than 20 people.

The length of the tour varies depending on what the group desires to learn from the tour. Tour lengths range from 45 minutes to 2 hours and longer. Tour groups are introduced to the complete process from being arrested to being released.

General tours of Detention Center Central can be arranged by calling (980) 314-5198.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Anyone age 16 or older will need to have a valid state issued picture identification. School issued identification is acceptable for school age children.

  • You must be dressed in acceptable attire
    • No tight fitting or revealing clothing
    • Pants must be pulled up to the waist with no revealing of the underwear
    • No clothing with offensive logos or pictures
    • No large coats or jackets in the secure perimeter
    • No Shorts or cut-offs
    • No open-toed shoes
  • Cell phones, pagers, ipods, cameras or any other type of audio/electronic devices will not be allowed
  • No food, drinks, or snacks inside the secure perimeter
  • No purses or book bags
  • No weapons of any kind
  • If you see anyone in custody that you are familiar with or acquainted with, you are not to talk to them

700 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Information Line: 704-336-8100

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