Anson Correctional Institution is a women's state prison in Polkton, NC, holding up to 1,675 people across close, medium, and reentry custody levels. It sits in Anson County at 552 Prison Camp Road and is operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. The facility runs a Correction Enterprises packaging operation through the Union Supply Direct PIE (Prison Industry Enhancement) program, where families can order from an approved catalog and packages are assembled by incarcerated people on-site and shipped quarterly. This guide covers the NC OPI inmate search, how to get on the approved visitor list for appointment-only visits, ViaPath/ConnectNetwork money deposits, phone calls at $0.10 per minute, and TextBehind mail rules. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Polkton
County
Anson County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Female
Capacity
1675
Custody Levels
Close, Medium, Reentry
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
552 Prison Camp Road, Polkton, NC 28135
Phone
(704) 695-1013
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (704) 695-1013 to get on the approved list and schedule.
View ArticleDeposit funds at connectnetwork.com or through the ConnectNetwork app. Western Union code NCDAC TRUST also accepted.
View ArticleCalls go through ViaPath/GTL. Set up AdvancePay at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 via TextBehind. Include the OPUS Number and your full name on every piece.
View ArticleUse the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us to find anyone in NC state custody, including Anson CI. Search by name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: you need it for every deposit, letter, and the visitor application form.
See the full breakdownVisits at Anson CI are by appointment only. Call (704) 695-1013 to get the current schedule and book a slot. You must be on the approved visitor list first. The person inside requests blank application forms and mails them to you. Up to 18 visitors can be approved, with a max of 3 per session and one session per week up to 2 hours. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app.
See the full breakdownDeposits go through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Send online at connectnetwork.com, through the ConnectNetwork app, by phone at 888-428-1845, via Western Union (code: NCDAC TRUST), or by money order mailed to TouchPay at P.O. Box 174, Houston, TX 77001 (free). Only approved visitors may deposit funds.
See the full breakdownCalls at Anson CI go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute maximum per call. Set up an AdvancePay account at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send letters to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Anson Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Your return address must include your full first and last name. Books and publications ship directly to 552 Prison Camp Road, Polkton, NC 28135.
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Use the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name or OPUS Number. The OPUS Number is required for deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. Call (704) 695-1013 to get the current visiting schedule and book an appointment. You must be on the approved visitor list first, which the person inside initiates by requesting blank visitor application forms.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to connectnetwork.com or the ConnectNetwork app and find Anson Correctional Institution. You can also call 888-428-1845, use Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a money order payable to TouchPay. Only approved visitors may send funds.
Send MoneyCalls go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap per call. Set up an AdvancePay account at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Anson Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Your return address must include your full first and last name. Books and publications ship to 552 Prison Camp Road, Polkton, NC 28135.
MailYes. Video visits go through the GettingOut Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com. You can schedule in advance or request an on-demand visit if the person has a tablet.
VisitationAnson Correctional Institution is a women's state prison in Polkton, NC, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. The facility holds up to 1,675 people across close, medium, and reentry custody levels in Anson County. It includes a Correction Enterprises packaging operation through the Union Supply Direct PIE program, where incarcerated people package approved items for family-ordered care packages shipped quarterly.
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