• All visitors to the Dare County Detention Center will be subject to a search for contraband. Introduction of contraband into the facility may result in arrest and criminal prosecution.

• All adult visitors will be required to present proper identification such as:

  • Driver's license

  • Special ID card obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles

  • Military ID card

  • Passport

• Children under the age of 16 are to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.

• All visitors will be subject to a check for outstanding warrants.

• Visitors must conduct themselves in an orderly manner.

• Visitors must be clothed appropriately. The following are inappropriate:

  • Mini skirts

  • Short shorts

  • Stomach or cleavage exposed

  • Swimsuits or bathing suits

• No bags, baby strollers or car seats will be allowed beyond visitor's lobby.

• Attorneys and court officials may visit at any reasonable hour, provided there is sufficient Dare County Detention Center Staff to accommodate the visit. Meeting space is limited; therefore, appointments are recommended, but they are not required. 

• Incoming – General mail must have a return address that includes the full name of the sender or it will not be accepted. General mail will be opened and inspected prior to delivery to the inmate. Any contraband found will result in criminal charges and/or sanction for the sender and inmate. Any books, newspapers or magazines must be mailed directly from a publisher. (Amazon is considered a publisher.) Money received in the mail will be deposited into the inmate's account. Money orders will not be accepted.

• Outgoing – Outgoing mail will be inspected for contraband before mailing. All outgoing mail will bear a return address of the Dare County Detention Center as well as the name of the inmate.

Money Orders will not be accepted through the mail.

Deposit Instructions and Information:

• Visit McDaniel Supply Company
• At the top click on Friends and Family then Inmate Deposits
• Follow the instructions
• You will need the inmates name, location and ID number
• Have receipt sent to your email address for your records

If you have any problems or questions about your deposit call McDaniel Supply Company at 912.427.9022.

or

Visit Inmate Internet Deposits provided by McDaniel Supply Company.  

How do I address mail to an inmate?
All mail must be addressed as below:

John Doe

c/o Dare County Detention Center

P.O. Box 2179

Manteo, NC 27954

Can I send an inmate reading material?
Inmates may receive reading material through the mail, but the items must come directly from the publisher. This does include Amazon and newspaper distributors.

How can I deposit money to an inmates account?
There are two ways to add money to an inmates account.

• You may come to the Detention Center and in the lobby there is a kiosk in which you may add money to an inmate's account. There are directions on the kiosk, or if you are having trouble an Officer will assist you.

or

• You may deposit money online at the McDaniel web site using a debit or credit card. This may be done here.

How do I bond someone out of jail?
There are several ways to make someone's bond:

• You may pay cash for the bond in full to the Magistrate. Their office is located at the Detention Center, 1044 Driftwood Dr. Manteo, N.C. 27954 (252)475-9228.

• You may hire a bail bondsman, which may by N.C. statue, charge up to 15% of the bond amount. Many bondsman's contact information may be found in the phone book.

• You may put up N.C. real property against the bond. Contact the Dare County Clerks Office for more information, click here.

If you have further questions in reference to bond, please contact the Magistrates Office. (252)475-9228