Brown Creek CI Inmate Search. Find Someone with the NC OPI Search

What Is the NC OPI Search?

The NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information (OPI) search is the state’s official database of everyone in NC state prison custody. Brown Creek Correctional Institution is a state facility, so anyone serving time here is in this system. The OPI is run directly by NC DAC and is free to use.

How to Search

Go to webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. You can search by:

• First name and last name
• OPUS Number (if you already have it)

Enter the information and submit the search. The results will list people matching that name across all NC state facilities. Look for the entry that shows Brown Creek Correctional Institution as the location.

What the Search Shows

A successful search result includes:

• Full legal name
• OPUS Number (the unique ID assigned by NC DAC)
• Current facility (should show Brown Creek CI if that is where they are)
• Custody level (minimum at Brown Creek)
• Projected release date (may be listed depending on the record)

Write down the OPUS Number as soon as you find it. It is required for every transaction: ConnectNetwork money deposits, TextBehind mail, and the visitor application all ask for it.

What Is an OPUS Number?

OPUS stands for Offender Population Unified System. It is the number NC DAC assigns to each person when they enter state custody. The OPUS Number stays the same even if the person transfers to a different facility. Think of it as the ID that follows them throughout their time in NC state custody.

Why Brown Creek Is a Minimum Custody Facility

Brown Creek is a minimum custody reentry prison. Men here are typically close to release and working through programs, vocational training, or work release. Because of their minimum custody status, they can also be on short-term assignments outside the facility. If the search result shows a different facility or no facility, that could mean a recent transfer or a temporary assignment. Call the facility at (704) 272-4570 to confirm their current location.

If You Cannot Find the Person

A few things can explain a missing search result:

• Recently transferred: Brown Creek houses minimum custody inmates. If someone was moved from another facility recently, the record may not have updated yet. Wait a day and try again.
• Name spelling: Try alternate spellings of the first or last name. Some records use a middle name or shortened version.
• Not yet processed: If someone was recently sentenced or moved into state custody, it can take a few days for the OPI record to appear.
• Released or transferred out: If they were released or sent to another facility, their Brown Creek record will no longer show as active.

If you have tried all of this and still cannot find the person, call Brown Creek directly at (704) 272-4570.

After You Find Them

Once you have confirmed the person is at Brown Creek and have their OPUS Number:

• Use the send money guide to deposit funds through ConnectNetwork.
• Use the visitation guide to start the visitor approval process.
• Use the mail guide to send letters through TextBehind.
• Use the phone calls guide to set up AdvancePay through ConnectNetwork.

Before You Visit, Always Confirm

Brown Creek is a minimum custody facility with work release and external assignments. Before you make the trip to Polkton, run the OPI search to confirm the person is still listed at Brown Creek. Call (704) 272-4570 if you want to verify in real time. This is especially important if you are traveling from far away.