After an arrest in Oxford, two addresses matter: 525 New Commerce Drive, where the Granville County Detention Center and the magistrates are, and 101 Main St., where the case goes to court. Bond is handled out by I-85 at the Law Enforcement Center, not at the downtown courthouse. This page explains what happens at each building, how to reach someone inside, and when the jail’s video visits run.
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For Bond, Go to New Commerce Drive
Granville County opened its Law Enforcement Center at 525 New Commerce Drive in Oxford in 2020. The county built it so the Sheriff’s Office, the Emergency Communications Center and the Detention Center could work under one roof, on a site just off I-85.
The magistrates who set release conditions are there as well. Granville County’s own court information places Magistrate Court next to the Sheriff’s Office, and when the building opened, the county’s spokesperson explained that the Magistrate’s Office would be located there because it is part of the inmate process.
The county does not publish a separate magistrate phone line, so start with the Detention Center at (919) 693-3717. The Sheriff’s Office main number is (919) 693-3213.
Some directory sites still list an older downtown Williamsboro Street address for the jail. The county lists the Detention Center at 525 New Commerce Drive.
Step by Step After an Oxford Arrest
- Intake at the Law Enforcement Center: The person is booked into the Granville County Detention Center on New Commerce Drive.
- A Magistrate Reviews the Charges: A Granville County magistrate sets the release conditions, which may include a secured bond in a specific amount. Under Iryna’s Law (S.L. 2025-93), in force since December 1, 2025, a signed promise to appear is no longer a way out of jail in North Carolina, and certain charges or prior records now restrict release to a secured bond or house arrest with electronic monitoring.
- Your Call to Us: Share the person’s legal name and birth date, along with the bond figure once you have it. We check the details and explain the agreement to the cosigner.
- Bond Posted, Release Processed: Once the bond is filed, jail staff process the release. How long it takes varies, and we keep you informed while you wait.
- Court Downtown: From there, every court date is at the Granville County Courthouse, 101 Main St., in the center of Oxford.
Granville County Jail and Court Directory
- Granville County Detention Center: 525 New Commerce Drive, Oxford, NC 27565. (919) 693-3717
- Granville County Magistrates: At the Law Enforcement Center, next to the Sheriff’s Office. Call the Detention Center for help reaching them.
- Granville County Sheriff’s Office: 525 New Commerce Drive, Oxford. (919) 693-3213
- Granville County Courthouse: 101 Main St., Oxford, NC 27565. Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; disabled access through the Courthouse Annex on Williamsboro Street.
- Clerk of Superior Court: (919) 690-4800
- District Attorney: (919) 690-4860
- Court Dates: nccourts.gov/court-dates
Official sources: Granville County Detention Center, Granville County Sheriff’s Office directory, Granville County Law Enforcement Center announcement, NC Judicial Branch Granville County contact directory, Granville County Courthouse.
Information last verified: October 2026.
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Going to Court at 101 Main Street
The Granville County Courthouse sits in the middle of downtown Oxford and handles the county’s criminal cases in district and superior court. A few things to know before you go:
- Hours: Doors are open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the building is closed on weekends.
- Step-Free Entry: Disabled access is through the Courthouse Annex, the building beside the courthouse on Williamsboro Street. Its elevator is to the right as you come in.
- The Clerk’s Office: The Clerk of Superior Court is in the courthouse and can be reached at (919) 690-4800.
- Finding the Date: Look up the defendant by name or case number using nccourts.gov/court-dates. Granville County is on the statewide eCourts system along with every other county.
Remember that the courthouse is for court dates. Bond questions belong at New Commerce Drive.
Visits, Calls, Mail and Money at the Granville County Jail
Granville County’s Detention Center page sets out these rules:
- On-Site Video Visits by Last Name: On-site visits run from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on weekends. Inmates whose last names start with A through L have visits on Saturday, and M through Z on Sunday.
- Video Visits From Home: Off-site video visits to a home device are available every day while inmates are in the day room.
- Phone Calls: Inmates can make collect calls any day of the week while they are in the day room.
- Mail: Address letters to Granville County Detention Center, Attn: the inmate’s name, P.O. Box 527, Oxford, NC 27565. Everything except legal or privileged mail is opened and inspected, inmates can’t exchange mail with other inmates, and only self-stamped envelopes from the post office or canteen are accepted.
- Money: Inmates can receive money orders or cashier’s checks only. Credit and debit card deposits can be made online through the link on the county’s Detention Center page, and an ATM in the visitors’ lobby accepts cash, credit or debit deposits.
Bail Bond Pricing Rules in North Carolina
A bail bondsman in North Carolina cannot charge a premium above 15% of the bond, per G.S. 58-71-95. If collateral is part of the arrangement, it has to be reasonable, and the statute requires it to be returned within 15 days after the bondsman’s liability is over. Cosigners share responsibility for making sure the defendant gets to court, and we talk through that commitment with you first.
Why Granville County Families Call Martin’s Bail Bonds
Since 2006, Martin and Curtis have run this business on a simple standard: fast, discreet, professional bail bonds. You can reach us any time. Ahead of any signature, you’ll hear exactly what the premium is, whether collateral is needed and what a cosigner takes on. Every family gets respect and privacy from us, whatever the charge.
FAQs
1. Where is the Granville County jail?
The Granville County Detention Center is at 525 New Commerce Drive in Oxford, part of the county’s Law Enforcement Center off I-85. Its phone number is (919) 693-3717. Disregard older listings that place the jail downtown.
2. Do I go to the courthouse or the jail to post bond?
The jail. Bond is handled at the Law Enforcement Center on New Commerce Drive, where the magistrates and the Detention Center are. The courthouse at 101 Main St. is where court dates are held. You can also skip the trip entirely: call us, and we will post the bond.
3. Does the Oxford jail serve Butner and Creedmoor?
The Detention Center on New Commerce Drive is Granville County’s jail, and the county chose the site partly because it is easy to reach from Butner, Creedmoor and Oxford. If you are not sure where someone was taken after an arrest in the southern part of the county, call the Detention Center at (919) 693-3717.
4. When can I visit someone in the Granville County jail?
On-site video visits are on weekends from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with last names A through L on Saturday and M through Z on Sunday. Video visits to a home device are available daily while inmates are in the day room.
5. What is different about bail since Iryna’s Law?
Starting December 1, 2025, Session Law 2025-93 removed the written promise to appear from the release options available to a magistrate. For some charges and criminal histories, the only remaining options are a secured bond or house arrest with electronic monitoring. Talk with a lawyer about how this affects any one case.
6. How much can a bail bondsman charge?
G.S. 58-71-95 sets the cap: a premium can’t exceed 15% of the bond. Collateral must be reasonable, and it has to be returned within 15 days after the bondsman’s liability is over. Once you know the bond, give us a call and we’ll break down the cost before anything is signed.
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Our Oxford Service Area
At Martin’s Bail Bonds, we are proud to serve Oxford and its surrounding areas. Please refer to the map below for our service area.
Loved One at the Granville County Jail? We’re Ready.
New Commerce Drive for bond, Main Street for court: our bondsmen can help you keep it straight. We will verify the bond with you, explain the agreement to whoever is cosigning, and file the bond with Granville County so your loved one’s release can be processed. Reach us around the clock at (919) 602-4722.
Also serving nearby: bail bond services in Durham, bail bond services in Louisburg and bail bonds in Roxboro.
We are not attorneys and this is not legal advice.
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