Foothills Correctional Institution Inmate Search

How to Search for Someone at Foothills

Go to webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. You can search by first name and last name or by OPUS Number if you already have it. The search covers all NC DAC facilities, so filter by facility or check the results for Foothills Correctional Institution to confirm the person is there.

Foothills is in Morganton, Burke County, and holds close-custody and minimum-custody males. It also houses the STG Management Unit for gang-affiliated inmates.

What the Search Results Show

A successful search returns the person’s full name, OPUS Number, current facility, custody level, and sentence details. The OPUS Number is the most important piece of information to save. You will need it to:

• Send money through ConnectNetwork
• Address mail through TextBehind correctly
• Complete the visitor application

Write the OPUS Number down somewhere you can find it later. Do not rely on memory.

What Each Field Means

• OPUS Number: The unique NC DAC identifier assigned to the person. Required for deposits and mail.
• Facility: Should say Foothills Correctional Institution if they are still there.
• Custody Level: Close or Minimum at Foothills. STG designation affects visit rules.
• Projected Release Date: An estimate based on sentence length. Can change due to good time, disciplinary action, or early release programs.

If the Person Does Not Appear in the Search

A few things can cause someone to not appear:

• Recently transferred: They may have moved to another NC DAC facility. The search covers all of NC DAC, so a different facility name would show in the results.
• Recently booked: If they arrived recently, allow 24 to 48 hours for the record to update.
• Spelling variations: Try a partial name search or a different spelling of the last name.
• Released or discharged: If they have completed their sentence, they will no longer appear.

If none of these explain it, call Foothills directly at (828) 475-7600 to ask.

After You Find Them

Once you have the OPUS Number and confirmed they are at Foothills:

• Use the send money guide to deposit funds through ConnectNetwork.
• Use the visitation guide to understand the appointment process and get on the visitor list.
• Use the mail guide to send letters through TextBehind using the correct address and OPUS Number.
• Use the phone calls guide to set up an AdvancePay account for calls.

Confirming Before Visiting

Always confirm the person is still at Foothills before traveling. Transfers happen, and the OPI search updates when the NC DAC record changes. A quick check before your trip can save you from making the trip for nothing.