Contacts:
Fred Hayes
fhayes@sampsonsheriff.com
Bobby Smith
bsmith@sampsonsheriff.com
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The Detention Services Division is responsible for the intake and control of all inmates housed in the Sampson County Detention Center. Their duties include the following:
- Processing of arrestees, which includes fingerprinting and photographing.
- Security searches
- Service of warrants on inmates
- General supervision of inmates
- Tracking of all inmate's court cases
- Transportation of inmates to other facilities
- Performing DNA testing for court system
Low risk inmates, often referred to as trustees, are used to perform many services in the County at no cost to taxpayers. These services include:
- Providing janitorial services for the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center
- Providing general labor to various county departments
There are many services provided for Inmates through the jail. All of the services are either paid for by the inmates or through grant programs available. These Services include:
- Canteen Services (paid for by inmates)
- Work Release Program (inmates must pay a room and board fee)
- Life Skills School (paid for through grant monies)
- GED Classes (paid for through grant monies)
- Adult Skills Classes (paid for through grant monies)