Iredell County Inmate Search: Who's in Jail in Statesville
Everyone arrested in Iredell County, including Mooresville, Troutman and the Lake Norman area, is booked into the Iredell County Detention Center on North Tradd Street in Statesville. The county publishes a public list of who is in custody. Here is how to use it, why a Mooresville arrest can take hours to appear, and what to do once you find the person.
- Official county source, not a mugshot site
- New bookings appear within a few hours
- Bond posted at the jail any hour
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To find someone in the Iredell County jail, search the county's online inmate locator by last name; new bookings appear within two to four hours of arrival in Statesville, longer for Mooresville arrests that are driven there first. The record shows the charge and the bond. If the bond is secured, call 980-384-6630 and we post it at the Iredell County Detention Center, any hour.
Step 1: Search the Iredell County Inmate Locator
- Open the Iredell County Inmate Locator page on the county website and follow the link to the search.
- Search by last name, then first name. Use the legal name as it appears on the person's ID.
- Open the record to see the booking date, charges, bond type and amount, and the next court date.
Recent arrests in Iredell County
The inmate locator shows current custody, which is the closest official source for recent arrests in Iredell County. The county does not publish a separate mugshot gallery; sites that show one are not run by the county.
Where the person is being held
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Iredell County Detention Center | 230 North Tradd Street, Statesville, NC 28677 | See county website |
| Iredell County Sheriff's Office | 230 North Tradd Street, Statesville, NC 28677 | |
| Iredell County Hall of Justice (courts) | 221 East Water Street, Statesville, NC 28677 |
Statesville Police, Mooresville Police, Troutman Police, the Sheriff's Office and the Highway Patrol from I-40 and I-77 all book here.
Why a record may take longer to appear
Mooresville has no jail. Someone arrested there is driven about 25 miles to Statesville before booking starts. Add booking time, and it can be three to five hours before the name appears in the search. If you know the arrest happened, call us; we can often confirm custody before the record is public.
What the Iredell County jail record means
- Charges. Listed by statute or short description. One arrest can produce several lines.
- Bond type and amount. "Secured" with a dollar figure means a bail bond is needed. "Unsecured" or "written promise" means release without paying. "No bond" or "hold" usually means a judge must act first, standard on domestic violence charges (up to 48 hours) and probation violations.
- Court date. The first scheduled appearance.
- Agency. Which police department made the arrest.
Found them. How to post bail in Statesville
- Call 980-384-6630 with the bond amount from the record.
- We quote the premium, at most 15 percent of the bond under North Carolina law, and set a down payment and plan if you need one. Payment plans.
- You sign as co-signer. Co-signers must be 25 or older with a valid ID, proof of current income and proof of current address.
- Our agent posts at the Iredell County Detention Center. Release usually takes one to three hours after the bond is accepted. Why release times vary.
More on local bonds: Iredell County bail bonds and bail bonds in Statesville.
Not in the Iredell County list?
Someone arrested near a county line may be in a different jail.
- Mecklenburg County inmate search: Arrests near Lake Norman's south shore
- Catawba County inmate search: Arrests toward Hickory
- Rowan County inmate search: Arrests toward Salisbury
Iredell County inmate search: frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in the Statesville jail?
Search the Iredell County online inmate locator by name, or call 980-384-6630 and we will check for you.
Where is the Iredell County jail?
The Iredell County Detention Center, 230 North Tradd Street in Statesville.
Someone was arrested in Mooresville. Where are they?
At the county detention center in Statesville. Mooresville has no jail, so allow three to five hours for the record to appear.
What is the Iredell County jail phone number?
The jail line is listed on the Iredell County Sheriff's Office website. Champion answers custody and bond questions immediately at 980-384-6630.
The record says "hold" or "no bond". Can you still help?
Yes. We explain what has to happen first, usually a judge's review, and we are ready to post the moment bond is set.
Links and jail facts on this page were last verified on September 20, 2026. Tell us if a link has moved: info@championbailbonding.com.
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