Albemarle Correctional Institution is a medium custody state prison and reentry facility for men in Stanly County, NC, located on Airport Road near New London. Operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction, it holds 624 people on a 100-acre campus with three housing units and a segregation area. The facility is ACA accredited and partners with Stanly Community College for GED instruction, computer applications, and electronics technology training. This guide covers how to find someone with the NC OPI inmate search, schedule an appointment-only visit, send money through ConnectNetwork, set up phone calls through ViaPath/GTL, and mail letters through TextBehind. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Badin
County
Stanly County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
624
Custody Levels
Medium
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
44150 Airport Road, New London, NC 28127
Phone
(704) 244-8700
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View ArticleVisits are appointment-only. The person inside mails you the visitor application. Call (704) 244-8700 to confirm current hours.
View ArticleUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork at ConnectNetwork.com, Western Union code NCDAC TRUST, or a free money order to fund the account.
View ArticleCalls are outbound at $0.10/minute with a 15-minute limit. Set up a ConnectNetwork account so calls connect.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes through TextBehind in Phoenix, MD. Books ship directly to the facility in New London, NC.
View ArticleUse the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view to find anyone in NC DAC custody. Search by name to confirm they are at Albemarle CI. Save the OPUS number from the results: you need it for every deposit, letter, and visitor application.
See the full breakdownVisits at Albemarle CI are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application. Once NC DAC approves you, you can schedule a session. Up to 18 visitors may be approved; only 3 per session. Each session is up to 2 hours, once per week. Call (704) 244-8700 or email [email protected] to confirm current hours before you travel.
See the full breakdownAlbemarle CI uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find the facility, and pay with the person's name and OPUS number. Western Union code NCDAC TRUST and money orders to TouchPay Holdings LLC are also accepted. Money orders are fee-free. Online fees range from $2.48 to $8.16 depending on the amount.
See the full breakdownPhone calls at Albemarle CI go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. Calls are outbound only at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute maximum. Create a ConnectNetwork account, add your number, and keep a balance so calls connect. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail to Albemarle CI goes through TextBehind: address it to Albemarle Correctional Institution, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications ship directly to 44150 Airport Road, New London, NC 28127. Legal mail must go to the facility directly, not through TextBehind.
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Use the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name. Write down the OPUS number shown in the results: you need it for mail and money deposits.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application form. Once approved, you can visit. Call (704) 244-8700 or email [email protected] to confirm current hours and scheduling details.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find Albemarle Correctional Institution, and deposit with the person's name and OPUS number. Western Union code NCDAC TRUST also works. Free option: money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174.
Send MoneyCalls run through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. Calls are outbound at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute limit. The person calls you. Set up a ConnectNetwork account so calls connect.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind: Albemarle Correctional Institution, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go directly to 44150 Airport Road, New London, NC 28127.
MailAlbemarle CI is a medium custody state prison and designated reentry facility for men, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It sits on 100 acres in Stanly County, holds 624 people, and is ACA accredited. It partners with Stanly Community College for GED and vocational programs.
AboutYes. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app. Visit sso.gtlconnect.com to set up an account and schedule a video session.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 7, 2026. Official source: dac.nc.gov/divisions-and-sections/institutions/prison-facilities/albemarle-correctional-institution ›