Mission Statement

The mission of the North Carolina Jail Administrators' Association is to encourage and facilitate professionalism through effective and timely training and the exchange of information between jail professionals. Our goal is to foster respect, friendship, and good will among all jail professionals and to promote a positive image to the community and citizens we serve.

The North Carolina Jail Administrators' Association will not endorse or lobby for or against any legislation or political position. It will not endorse candidates, political parties or ideologies, nor will it engage in any other political activities.


 November 2009 Newsletter

Hello everyone! I am your new President for the 2009-2010 year. My name is Wendell Sain; I am Jail Administrator from the  Davie County Detention Center in Mocksville, NC.  I am here to serve you in anyway possible.

As your President I am open for any ideas or suggestions that you may have that will make our association better equipped  to serve the members and detention centers across the state.

Read the full November 2009 Newsletter


 Welcome

We would like to welcome you to the North Carolina Jail Administrators’ Association.

Our Association represents the managers of the detention facilities located in North Carolina.

Using this web site, you can look up the Board of Directors, check on the up coming events, download our membership application, find helpful phone numbers or contact us if you need more information.


 Richard Frye Scholarship Information

Click here to download the Richard Frye Scholarship Information.


 North Carolina Detention Facility Directory and Resource Guide 2009 – 2010

Download the 2009 – 2010 North Carolina Detention Facility Directory and Resource Guide


 Upcoming Events

Annual Convention and Trade Show

  • 2010 Annual Conference – September 28-30, Embassy Suites, Greensboro

Trade Show


 2008 High Point Conference Photos

The NCJAA 2008 High Point Conference was a great success.  Take a moment to look at the photos from the conference!

See the conference photo gallery.