Foothills Correctional Institution is a state prison in Morganton, Burke County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds close-custody and minimum-custody males and includes a Security Threat Group Management Unit for gang-affiliated inmates. This guide covers how to find someone using the NC OPI search, how to schedule a visit by appointment, how to send money through ConnectNetwork, how to set up phone and video calls through ViaPath/GTL, and how to send mail through TextBehind. All information is verified from NC DAC.
City
Morganton
County
Burke County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
858
Custody Levels
Close, Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
5150 Western Ave., Morganton, NC 28655
Phone
(828) 475-7600
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (828) 475-7600 or email [email protected]. Get the full dress code, ID requirements, and STG visit rules.
View ArticleUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork online, by app, by phone, or by money order. Only approved visitors can deposit. Money orders to TouchPay are free.
View ArticleCalls run at $0.10/minute with a 15-minute cap. Set up AdvancePay at ConnectNetwork.com. Video visits through the Getting Out Visits app.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to TextBehind in Phoenix, MD, not the prison. Books ship direct to Morganton. Get the full address and rules here.
View ArticleFind someone at Foothills using the NC DAC Offender Public Information (OPI) system at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name or OPUS Number. Once you find them, save the OPUS Number. You will need it for every money deposit and every piece of mail you send.
See the full breakdownVisits at Foothills are by appointment only. Call (828) 475-7600 or email [email protected] to start. The person inside mails a blank application form to prospective visitors. Completed forms go back to the facility. Each adult 16 and older must attach a photo ID copy. Up to 18 people can be on the approved list, with a max of 3 per session and one session per week.
See the full breakdownSend money through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork at ConnectNetwork.com or the app. You can also deposit by phone at 888-428-1845, by Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST, or by free money order to TouchPay. Only approved visitors can send funds. Foothills is a cashless facility with 6 canteens open 7 days a week.
See the full breakdownPhone calls at Foothills run through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute, with a 15-minute limit. Set up AdvancePay at ConnectNetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits and messaging run through the Getting Out Visits app at GettingOut.com. Inmates have tablets that support calls, texts, and video.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail for Foothills goes to TextBehind, not the prison. Address letters to: Foothills Correctional Institution, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. TextBehind scans the letter and delivers it to the person's tablet. Books and publications ship directly to 5150 Western Ave., Morganton, NC 28655. Legal mail goes directly to the facility.
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Use the NC DAC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number because you need it for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. Call (828) 475-7600 or email [email protected] to start. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application form. You complete it, attach a photo ID copy (if you are 16 or older), and return it directly to the facility, not to the inmate.
VisitationUp to 18 approved visitors in total, combining adults and minors. A maximum of 3 visitors may attend any single session. The person gets one session per week, up to 2 hours.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, through the ConnectNetwork app, by phone at 888-428-1845 (Trust) or 800-483-8314 (AdvancePay), by Western Union with payment code NCDAC TRUST, or by money order payable to TouchPay mailed to PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174. Only approved visitors can send money.
Send MoneyOnline deposits run $2.48 to $8.16. Phone deposits run $3.27 to $8.95. Western Union charges $3.00. Money orders mailed to TouchPay are free. Fees are effective August 1, 2023.
Send MoneyCalls run through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute. Each call is capped at 15 minutes. Set up an AdvancePay account at ConnectNetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Inmates can also call from their tablets through ViaPath/GTL.
Phone CallsYes. Video visits run through the Getting Out Visits app, available at GettingOut.com or gtlconnect.com. Visits can be on-demand or scheduled on the person's tablet inside.
Phone CallsPersonal mail does not go to the prison directly. Send it to TextBehind: Foothills Correctional Institution, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. TextBehind scans the letter and delivers it electronically to the person's tablet.
MailBooks and publications cannot go through TextBehind. Order them from the publisher or retailer and have them shipped directly to 5150 Western Ave., Morganton, NC 28655.
MailFoothills has a 192-bed STG Management Unit for gang-affiliated inmates 18 and older. STG Level 2 validated inmates may have contact visits with immediate family only. STG Level 3 validated inmates are limited to non-contact visits.
AboutFoothills holds close-custody and minimum-custody males. It has 712 close-custody cells, a minimum-custody unit, the 192-bed STG unit, and 136 beds in restrictive housing, for a total capacity of 858.
AboutFoothills Correctional Institution is a state prison in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It opened May 2, 1994 and holds up to 858 male inmates at close and minimum custody. It is known for its Security Threat Group Management Unit and an on-site Correction Enterprises laundry operation.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 7, 2026. Official source: dac.nc.gov/divisions-and-sections/institutions/prison-facilities/foothills-correctional-institution ›