The Anson County Jail was opened in 1984 and is located at the same address as the Sheriff’s Office. The present Jail replaced an old jail that was built around 1912. That building was demolished and a parking lot is now located where that building stood. The present jail has a capacity of sixty (60) beds. In 2006, the average daily population was 55 (49 males and 6 females). The Jail books over 2,000 individuals annually.

     The Jail is inspected annually by the local health department and fire department and twice annually by the NC State Division of Facility Services/Jail and Detention Section.

     The present Jail Administrator is Lt. Freddie Paxton. The Jail’s business line is 704-694-9328.