Columbus Correctional Institution is a medium-custody state prison in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. Its original dormitory was built in the late 1930s and is still in use today, making it one of the longer-standing facilities in the NC DAC system. The facility holds up to 780 men, holds ACA accreditation, and runs vocational training through Southeastern Community College and a Correction Enterprises sewing plant. 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
Whiteville
County
Columbus County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
780
Custody Levels
Medium
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
1255 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone
(910) 642-3285
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (910) 640-1879 or email [email protected] to 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 Columbus 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 Columbus CI are by appointment only. Call (910) 640-1879 (visitation direct line) or email [email protected] to schedule. 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 total, with a max of 3 per session and one session per week up to 2 hours.
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. Fees apply for online and phone deposits.
See the full breakdownCalls at Columbus 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 app. All calls are monitored and recorded. International calls: 1-888-216-7423.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send letters to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Columbus Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Your return address must include your full first and last name. TextBehind scans mail and delivers it electronically to the person's tablet. Books and publications ship directly to 1255 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC 28472.
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Use the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information 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 (910) 640-1879 (visitation direct line) or email [email protected] to schedule. You must first be on the approved visitor list, which the person inside initiates by requesting blank visitor application forms.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to connectnetwork.com or the ConnectNetwork app and find Columbus 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 also available through the GettingOut app.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Columbus 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 1255 Prison Camp Road, Whiteville, NC 28472.
MailColumbus Correctional Institution is a medium-custody state prison for men in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. The original dormitory dates to the late 1930s and is still in use. The facility holds up to 780 people, holds ACA accreditation, and runs vocational programs through Southeastern Community College and a Correction Enterprises sewing plant.
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