Alexander Correctional Institution Inmate Search

How to Search for Someone at Alexander CI

Go to webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. You can search by first name and last name or by OPUS Number if you already have it. The search covers all NC DAC facilities, so check the results for Alexander Correctional Institution to confirm the person is there.

Alexander CI is in Taylorsville, Alexander County, and holds close-custody and minimum-custody males. Total capacity is 1,180. The facility has a multi-unit structure: Blue Unit for new admissions and residents releasing from segregation, Green Unit for those working in the Correction Enterprises furniture plant, Red Unit for the residential mental health program, and a segregation unit for restrictive housing.

What the Search Results Show

A successful search returns the person’s full name, OPUS Number, current facility, custody level, and sentence details. The OPUS Number is the most important thing to save. You will need it to:

• Send money through ConnectNetwork
• Address mail through TextBehind correctly
• Complete the visitor application

Write the OPUS Number down somewhere you can find it later. Do not rely on memory.

What Each Field Means

• OPUS Number: The unique NC DAC identifier assigned to the person. Required for deposits and mail.
• Facility: Should say Alexander Correctional Institution if they are still there.
• Custody Level: Close or Minimum at Alexander CI. Custody level can affect visit conditions.
• Projected Release Date: An estimate based on sentence length. It can change due to good time credits, disciplinary action, or program completions.

Close Custody vs. Minimum Custody

Alexander CI holds both close and minimum custody males. Close custody residents live in single cells with higher supervision. The minimum custody unit is a 252-bed dormitory. If you know the person’s custody level, it matters for planning visits. Close custody residents may have more restricted contact conditions. Ask the facility when you call to schedule.

If the person was recently transferred from another unit or moved into or out of the Blue Unit (which handles new admissions and releases from segregation), their unit assignment in the system may reflect a recent change. If something seems off, call (828) 848-5300 to confirm.

If the Person Does Not Appear in the Search

A few things can cause someone not to appear:

• Recently transferred: They may have moved to another NC DAC facility. The search covers all of NC DAC, so a different facility name would show in the results.
• Recently booked: If they arrived recently, allow 24 to 48 hours for the record to update.
• Spelling variations: Try a partial name search or a different spelling of the last name.
• Released or discharged: If they have completed their sentence, they will no longer appear.

If none of these explain it, call Alexander CI directly at (828) 848-5300 to ask.

After You Find Them

Once you have the OPUS Number and confirmed they are at Alexander CI:

• Use the send money guide to deposit funds through ConnectNetwork.
• Use the visitation guide to understand the appointment process and get on the visitor list.
• Use the mail guide to send letters through TextBehind using the correct address and OPUS Number.
• Use the phone calls guide to set up an AdvancePay account for calls.

Confirming Before Visiting

Always confirm the person is still at Alexander CI before traveling. Transfers happen, and the OPI search updates when the NC DAC record changes. A quick check before your trip can save you from a wasted drive to Taylorsville.