Over 900 WNC Inmates Denied Financial Possessions upon Release

Mismanagement of 900 inmate accounts, $19,000 to be rectified by sheriff

(The Center Square) – Sheriff Quentin Miller says his office will be cooperating with North Carolina state Auditor Dave Boliek’s office to rectify the mishandling of more than $19,000 belong to inmates.

Over 900 WNC inmates denied financial possessions upon release

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) released a report stating that more than 900 inmates did not receive their money back upon release from the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. MORE NEWS: Infant removed from Upstate home 'infested with dead animals,' police say When inmates are transferred to a detention facility, all their possessions on their person will be taken and deposited into an inmate fun…

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office did not return funds to 900+ former inmates, audit finds

A new investigative report released by the OSA found that over 900 inmates at BCSO did not receive their money back upon release from custody.

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Report: Inmates Weren't Getting Their Money Back Upon Release

Contributed 05/21/2025 RALEIGH, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) released an investigative report of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. The report concluded that over 900 inmates did not receive their money back upon release from custody. When inmates are booked, money in their possession is deposited into an inmate fund bank account. When released, any remaining funds an inmate has are supposed to be returne…