Visiting, mail, money and calls at Gaston County Jail
What we could confirm for Gaston County Jail. Each item names its source and the day it was checked; check the source before you travel or send money.
How to look someone up
The facility's own search, the wider list and the phone number
Visiting
Posted visiting hours and how to schedule
Hours change; confirm on the source page before you go.Or contact us at Jail Information, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 704-869-6868.
Mondays – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesdays – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sending money
Accepted ways to deposit money
Phone and video calls
Which phone service and how calls work
Address and phone
Where it is and how to reach it
How these things work in general: visiting, sending money, mail, phone calls.
Questions about Gaston County Jail
How do I find out if someone is in Gaston County Jail?
We do not collect a public roster for this facility. Use the facility's own inmate lookup to confirm whether someone is being held there.
Where is Gaston County Jail?
Gaston County Jail is in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina. The street address we have on file is 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Way, Gastonia, NC, 28052.
What is the phone number for Gaston County Jail?
The phone number we have on file is (704) 869-6800. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.
How do I visit someone at Gaston County Jail?
Many county jails hold most visits by video, either from a lobby kiosk or from home through an app, and some still offer in-person visits. Visits usually need to be scheduled in advance, and people who were just booked often cannot have visitors for the first day or two. Visiting days, hours and rules are posted on its visiting page, so check there before you go.
What are the visiting hours at Gaston County Jail?
As posted on gastoncountysheriffsoffice.com (checked Oct 15, 2026): Or contact us at Jail Information, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 704-869-6868.; Mondays – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Tuesdays – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hours change, so confirm before you go.
Can I call someone at Gaston County Jail?
No. People held at Gaston County Jail call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. All calls are recorded, so do not discuss the case on the phone. The details are on its inmate phone page.
How do I send money to someone at Gaston County Jail?
Money goes into the person's account, often called a trust or commissary account, using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, at a lobby kiosk or by money order. Never send cash in the mail. The details are on its money page.
How do I send mail to someone at Gaston County Jail?
Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope. The street address we have on file is 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Way, Gastonia, NC, 28052. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.
Is searchinmates.org run by this facility?
No. searchinmates.org is a private website and is not affiliated with any government agency. We copy information from public sheriff and corrections sources, and it may be out of date. Always verify with the facility.
An arrest is not a conviction. Everyone is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. searchinmates.org is a private website, not affiliated with Gaston County Jail or any government agency.