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Overview

To find someone at Forsyth Correctional Center, use the NC Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. It is the official, free lookup tool run by the NC Department of Adult Correction. Once you confirm the person is at Forsyth, write down their OPUS number. You need it to send money, send mail through TextBehind, and complete the visitor application.

Quick Facts

Official tool: NC Offender Public Information (OPI) at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view.
Search by first and last name. No account or fee required.
Results show the person's current facility, OPUS number, and offense information.
Write down the OPUS number: you need it for money deposits, TextBehind mail, and the visitor application.
If someone was recently transferred to Forsyth, give the record 24 to 48 hours to update.
Forsyth is a minimum-custody reentry facility. Residents can be on work release in the community and still show as housed at Forsyth.

How to Search

Go to webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view and enter the person’s first and last name. The database covers all people currently in NC DAC custody, including those at Forsyth Correctional Center.

You can also search by OPUS number if you already have it, or narrow results by county.

What the Search Shows

A successful search returns:

Full legal name as it appears in NC DAC records
Current facility: should show Forsyth Correctional Center
OPUS number: the unique ID assigned by NC DAC
Offense and sentence information
Projected release date (when available)

The OPUS number is the most important piece of information. Save it. You will need it every time you send money, address mail, or submit a visitor application.

What OPUS Means

OPUS stands for Offender Population Unified System. It is the unique identifier NC DAC assigns to each person in its custody. Every money deposit, every piece of TextBehind mail, and every visitor application at Forsyth requires the OPUS number to match the right person. A wrong number can delay or lose your deposit or letter.

If You Cannot Find the Person

There are a few reasons someone might not appear in the NC OPI search:

Recently transferred: If the person moved to Forsyth within the last 24 to 48 hours, the record may not have updated yet. Try again the next day.
On work release: Forsyth is a minimum-custody reentry facility. Residents on work release are in the community during the day but are still housed at Forsyth. They should still appear in OPI with Forsyth listed as their facility.
Recently released: If the person has completed their sentence, they will no longer appear in the active search.
Name spelling: Try alternate spellings or a partial first name.
In a different facility: They may have been transferred to another NC DAC facility. The search covers the full NC system, so if they are in NC custody anywhere, they will appear.

If you have tried all of the above and still cannot find them, call Forsyth directly at (336) 896-7041.

Why to Confirm Before Every Trip or Deposit

Forsyth Correctional Center is a minimum-custody reentry facility. Residents can be transferred with relatively short notice, moved to work release placements, or released. Before you travel for a visit or make a deposit, run a quick OPI search to confirm the person is still at Forsyth.

A five-second search can save you a long drive or a deposit that ends up at the wrong facility.

After You Find Them

Once you have the OPUS number and confirmed the person is at Forsyth, use these guides to take the next steps:

Schedule a visit by calling (336) 896-7041 or emailing [email protected].
Send money through ConnectNetwork using the OPUS number.
Send mail through TextBehind with the OPUS number on the address.

Families Also Ask

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What is the inmate search tool for Forsyth Correctional Center?

The NC Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. It is run by the NC Department of Adult Correction and is free to use.

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What is an OPUS number?

OPUS stands for Offender Population Unified System. It is the unique ID NC DAC assigns to each person in custody. You need it for every money deposit, for addressing TextBehind mail, and for the visitor application at Forsyth.

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Why can't I find the person in the NC OPI search?

They may have been recently transferred (records can take 24 to 48 hours to update), may be on work release but still housed at Forsyth, may have been released, or you may have a name spelling difference. Try alternate spellings or call Forsyth at (336) 896-7041.

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Does someone on work release still show up in the search?

Yes. Residents at Forsyth who are on work release in the community are still housed at Forsyth and still show up in NC OPI with Forsyth listed as their facility.

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Is the NC OPI search free?

Yes. The NC Offender Public Information search is free and does not require an account or login.

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Can I search by OPUS number instead of name?

Yes. If you already have the OPUS number, you can enter it directly in the OPI search to pull up the person's current record.

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What information does the OPI search return?

Full legal name, current facility, OPUS number, offense and sentence information, and projected release date when available.

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Should I check the search before every visit?

Yes. Forsyth is a minimum-custody reentry facility and transfers can happen with short notice. A quick OPI check before you travel confirms the person is still at Forsyth.

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What if the person was just moved to Forsyth?

Recent transfers can take 24 to 48 hours to show up in OPI. Try again the next day. If you need to confirm immediately, call Forsyth at (336) 896-7041.

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What do I do after I find the person?

Write down the OPUS number. Then schedule a visit by calling (336) 896-7041, send money through ConnectNetwork at ConnectNetwork.com, or send mail through TextBehind using the OPUS number in the address.

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