Gaston Correctional Center is a minimum custody, ACA-accredited reentry prison in Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina, sitting in the Charlotte metro area. It holds 242 male residents and is operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. Programs include work release jobs throughout Gaston County and the Charlotte area, DOT road squads, municipality crews, community leave, Gaston Community College ABE and GED preparation, AA, NA, Think Smart, Character Education, and Bible study. This guide covers how to find someone with the NC OPI inmate search, how to schedule a visit, how to send money through ConnectNetwork, how phone calls work through ViaPath, and how to send mail through TextBehind. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Dallas
County
Gaston County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
242
Custody Levels
Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
520 Justice Court, Dallas, NC 28034
Phone
(704) 922-3861
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment. Call (704) 922-3861 or email [email protected] to confirm the current schedule. Residents may be on work assignments. Call before you travel.
View ArticleNC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Send money at ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845. Only approved visitors may deposit.
View ArticleCalls go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute, 15-minute max. Residents on work release are off-site during the day. Expect calls in the evenings.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to TextBehind in Phoenix MD, not the facility in Dallas. Books go to the facility address. Legal mail: contact the facility directly.
View ArticleUse the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view to find anyone in NC DAC custody, including Gaston Correctional Center. Search by name. Write down the OPUS number: you need it for every deposit, letter, and visitor application.
See the full breakdownVisits at Gaston Correctional Center are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application. Once approved, you can visit (max 3 visitors per session, one session per week, up to 2 hours). Gaston is a reentry facility. Residents may be on work release or community assignments on weekdays. Call (704) 922-3861 or email [email protected] to confirm current hours and the resident's availability before you travel.
See the full breakdownNC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork (GTL) for all money deposits. Go to ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845. You can also use Western Union code NCDAC TRUST or send a money order free of charge to TouchPay Holdings. You need the person's full name and OPUS number. Only approved visitors may deposit funds.
See the full breakdownCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute, 15-minute max per call. All calls are monitored and recorded. Residents on work release or community assignments may be off-site during weekday business hours. Expect calls in the evenings. Call (704) 922-3861 to confirm availability if you have not heard from the person.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind, not to the facility in Dallas. Address personal mail to: Gaston Correctional Center, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go to the facility: 520 Justice Court, Dallas, NC 28034. Legal mail goes directly to the facility. Do not use TextBehind for legal mail.
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Use the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name to confirm the person is at Gaston. Their OPUS number is required for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application form. You fill it out and return it to the facility. Once approved, you can visit (max 3 visitors per session, one session per week, up to 2 hours). Call (704) 922-3861 or email [email protected] to confirm current hours.
VisitationNo. Walk-in visits are not permitted. You must be on the approved visitor list before your visit. Contact (704) 922-3861 or email [email protected] to learn the current scheduling process.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find Gaston Correctional Center, and deposit with the person's name and OPUS number. You can also call 888-428-1845 (Trust line), use Western Union code NCDAC TRUST, or send a money order free of charge to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174.
Send MoneyPersonal mail goes through TextBehind: Gaston Correctional Center, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go to the facility: 520 Justice Court, Dallas, NC 28034. Legal mail: contact the facility.
MailCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap. Residents on work release are often off-site during the day, so expect calls in the evenings. All calls are monitored and recorded.
Phone CallsGaston Correctional Center is a minimum custody, ACA-accredited state prison in Dallas, Gaston County, NC, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds 242 male residents and serves as a reentry facility. Programs include work release, DOT road squads, Gaston Community College ABE and GED preparation, AA, NA, Think Smart, Character Education, and Bible study.
AboutGaston is a reentry facility. Many residents hold work release jobs, serve on DOT road squads, or participate in community crew assignments on weekdays during business hours. Call (704) 922-3861 before you travel to confirm the person will be on facility grounds.
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