Messaging Board
As of March 27, 2025, We are currently hiring Detention Officers. Go to our Employment section for further details.
Operation hours for the Concealed Gun Permits Office
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
The Administration Offices Closed on the Following Dates:
May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day
July 4, 2025 – Independence Day
September 1, 2025 – Labor Day
The Gaston County Sheriff’s Office has a new Sheriff’s App that can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play
*Visit us on Facebook for IMPORTANT information, community events and other information*
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We DO NOT call persons by phone and tell them to pay us money using prepaid cards so the Sheriff’s Office can dismiss any warrants due to you not showing up for jury duty or any other circumstances. Regardless of what you are being told by phone, we do not conduct business that way. BEWARE of any phone calls asking for money over the phone. Our main telephone number is 704-862-6681. When in doubt, give us a call.
*The month of March, 5 – Law Enforcement Officials and 1- K9’s were killed or died in the line of duty for the United States of America.
The 2025 year total of Law Enforcement Officials killed or died in the line of duty is 18.
Inmate Search
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Inmate Phone System
The Gaston County Jail’s inmate phone system is hosted by ICSolutions. When an inmate calls you from our facility you will hear a voice prompt letting you know that an inmate from the Gaston County Jail is trying to call.
How to visit the Gaston County Jail
General Population (Main Jail and Annex)
Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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