Eastern Correctional Institution is a close-custody state prison in Maury, Greene County, run by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds approximately 450 men across five housing units of 96 single cells each, plus a 48-cell restricted housing unit. Close custody means higher supervision and more structured movement than medium or minimum security facilities. The prison sits on the same campus as Greene Correctional Institution, though both are separate facilities. Visits require advance approval and a scheduled appointment. Phone calls go through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute. Personal mail routes through TextBehind in Maryland. This guide covers the NC OPI inmate search, how to get on the approved visitor list, how to send money, and every phone and mail rule. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Maury
County
Greene County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
450
Custody Levels
Close
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
2821 N.C. Highway 903, Maury, NC 28554
Phone
(252) 653-5774
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (252) 653-5774 or email [email protected]. Close custody means stricter rules than medium or minimum facilities.
View ArticleNC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Deposit online, by phone, via Western Union code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free money order to TouchPay.
View ArticleCalls are $0.10 per minute, 15-minute limit. Set up AdvancePay at ConnectNetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits also available through the Getting Out Visits app.
View ArticlePersonal mail routes through TextBehind in Phoenix, MD, not directly to Maury. Books ship directly from publishers to 2821 N.C. Highway 903, Maury, NC 28554.
View ArticleUse the NC Department of Adult Correction's OPI search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view to confirm someone is at Eastern CI. Search by name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: it is required for money deposits, the visitor application, and mail.
See the full breakdownVisits at Eastern CI are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application. You fill it out and return it to the facility for approval. Adults 16 and older must attach a photo ID copy; minors under 16 need a birth certificate. Once approved, call (252) 653-5774 or email [email protected] to schedule. Because Eastern CI is close custody, contact the facility to confirm current visit rules before you travel.
See the full breakdownEastern CI uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for trust account deposits. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com or through the app, call the trust line at 888-428-1845, send Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST ($3.00 fee), or mail a free money order payable to TouchPay. Online fees range from $2.48 to $8.16. Only approved visitors may deposit.
See the full breakdownCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. The rate is $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap per call. The person calls you; you cannot call in. Set up an AdvancePay account at ConnectNetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail at Eastern CI routes through TextBehind, not directly to Maury. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Eastern Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books must be ordered from the publisher or retailer and shipped to 2821 N.C. Highway 903, Maury, NC 28554. Legal mail is handled separately.
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Use the NC Department of Adult Correction's 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 money deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside must send you a blank visitor application form. You complete it and return it to the facility. Once approved, call (252) 653-5774 or email [email protected] to schedule a session. Visiting hours are not posted online.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, through the app, or call 888-428-1845. You can also send Western Union using code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free money order payable to TouchPay to PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174. Only approved visitors may deposit funds.
Send MoneyCalls run through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. The rate is $0.10 per minute and calls are capped at 15 minutes. Set up an AdvancePay account at ConnectNetwork.com or by calling 800-483-8314. The person calls you; you cannot call in directly.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind, not directly to the facility. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Eastern Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. For books, ship directly from the publisher or retailer to 2821 N.C. Highway 903, Maury, NC 28554.
MailEastern Correctional Institution is a close-custody state prison in Maury, Greene County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds approximately 450 men across five housing units of 96 single cells each, plus a 48-cell restricted housing unit. Close custody means stricter movement restrictions and more supervision than medium or minimum facilities.
AboutYes. Eastern CI sits adjacent to Greene Correctional Institution on the same campus in Maury, NC. They are separate facilities with separate administrations, inmate populations, and contact information. Make sure you are contacting Eastern CI specifically at (252) 653-5774.
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