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To find someone at Avery-Mitchell Correctional Institution, use the NC Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. It is the official, free database run by the NC Department of Adult Correction. Search by name to confirm the person is at Avery-Mitchell and to get their OPUS number. That number is required for money deposits, mail, and the visitor application process.
Go to webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view and enter the person’s first and last name. The database covers everyone in NC DAC custody across all state prisons, including Avery-Mitchell Correctional Institution.
You do not need an account. The search is free and open to the public.
The result will show the person’s full legal name, their OPUS number (NC DAC’s unique identification number), their current facility, and basic sentence information. It may also show a photo.
Write down the OPUS number right away. You will need it for:
Avery-Mitchell is a designated reentry facility. This means some residents may be on inter-facility job assignments, working at off-site locations as part of their reentry preparation. In those cases, the OPI search may still show Avery-Mitchell as their facility of record, but they may not be physically on-site at any given time.
If you are planning a visit or have an urgent need to reach them, call (828) 592-7200 to confirm the person is on site before you travel.
A few reasons someone might not show up in the search:
If you have tried everything and still cannot find them, call Avery-Mitchell at (828) 592-7200.
Once you have the OPUS number and confirmed they are at Avery-Mitchell, use these guides to stay connected:
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The NC Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. It is run by the NC Department of Adult Correction and is free to use.
Inmate SearchOPUS stands for Offender Population Unified System. It is the unique ID number NC DAC assigns to each person in custody. You need it to send money through ConnectNetwork, address mail through TextBehind, and complete the visitor application.
Inmate SearchThey may have been recently transferred, released, or the record has not updated yet. Try different name spellings. If you still cannot find them, call Avery-Mitchell at (828) 592-7200.
Inmate SearchYes. Avery-Mitchell is a reentry facility, and some residents are on inter-facility job assignments at off-site locations. The OPI search may show Avery-Mitchell as their facility of record even if they are not physically there that day. Call (828) 592-7200 to confirm their location before visiting.
Inmate SearchYes. The NC Offender Public Information search is free and does not require an account.
Inmate SearchYes. The NC OPI search allows searching by name or offender number. If you already have the OPUS number, entering it directly will give you the most precise result.
Inmate SearchGive the record a day or two to update after a transfer. The OPI database is updated regularly but may not reflect a transfer immediately. Call (828) 592-7200 if you are not sure.
Inmate SearchNC DAC updates the database regularly. For the most current location information, call the facility directly at (828) 592-7200, especially if you are planning a visit.
Inmate SearchWrite it down somewhere safe. You will need it to send money through ConnectNetwork, to address mail through TextBehind, and to complete the visitor application form that the person inside will mail to you.
Inmate SearchThe NC OPI search shows some sentence information, which may include projected release dates. For detailed release information, contact the facility directly or the NC DAC at the number on their official website.
Inmate SearchIf they transferred, the OPI search will show their new facility. If they were released, they will no longer appear. Call (828) 592-7200 or NC DAC central records if you need help locating where they went.
Inmate SearchNo. The search is open to the public without an account or login.
Inmate SearchUse the OPUS number to deposit funds through ConnectNetwork.
View ArticleStart the visitor application so you can schedule a visit.
View ArticleSet up a ConnectNetwork account so they can call you.
View ArticleSend letters through TextBehind using their OPUS number.
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