Marion Correctional Institution is a men's state prison in Marion, NC, holding up to 793 people at close and minimum custody levels. It sits in McDowell County at 355 Old Glenwood Road and is operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. The facility was funded by a $200 million prison construction bond approved by NC voters in 1990, with site construction starting in 1992 and the first housing unit opening in June 1995. Marion CI serves as the Western Region computer training center for NC DAC and runs education partnerships with McDowell Technical Community College and UNC-Chapel Hill. The New Leash on Life program trains rescue dogs on-site. This guide covers the NC OPI inmate search, how to get on the approved visitor list for appointment-only visits, ViaPath/ConnectNetwork money deposits, phone calls at $0.10 per minute, and TextBehind mail rules. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Marion
County
McDowell County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
793
Custody Levels
Close, Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
355 Old Glenwood Road, Marion, NC 28752
Phone
(828) 803-6300
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (828) 803-6300 or email [email protected] to get on the approved list and schedule.
View ArticleDeposit funds at connectnetwork.com or through the ConnectNetwork app. Western Union code NCDAC TRUST also accepted.
View ArticleCalls go through ViaPath/GTL. Set up AdvancePay at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 via TextBehind. Include the OPUS Number and your full name on every piece.
View ArticleUse the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us to find anyone in NC state custody, including Marion CI. Search by name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: you need it for every deposit, letter, and the visitor application form.
See the full breakdownVisits at Marion CI are by appointment only. Call (828) 803-6300 or email [email protected] for the current schedule and to book a slot. You must be on the approved visitor list first. The person inside requests blank application forms and mails them to you. Up to 18 visitors can be approved, with a max of 3 per session and one session per week up to 2 hours. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app.
See the full breakdownDeposits go through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Send online at connectnetwork.com, through the ConnectNetwork app, by phone at 888-428-1845, via Western Union (code: NCDAC TRUST), or by money order mailed to TouchPay at P.O. Box 174, Houston, TX 77001 (free). Only approved visitors may deposit funds.
See the full breakdownCalls at Marion CI go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute maximum per call. Set up an AdvancePay account at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send letters to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Marion Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Your return address must include your full first and last name. Books and publications ship directly to 355 Old Glenwood Road, Marion, NC 28752.
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Use the NC Department of Adult Correction 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 deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. Call (828) 803-6300 or email [email protected] to get the current visiting schedule and book an appointment. You must be on the approved visitor list first, which the person inside initiates by requesting blank visitor application forms.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to connectnetwork.com or the ConnectNetwork app and find Marion Correctional Institution. You can also call 888-428-1845, use Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a money order payable to TouchPay. Only approved visitors may send funds.
Send MoneyCalls go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap per call. Set up an AdvancePay account at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Marion Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Your return address must include your full first and last name. Books and publications ship to 355 Old Glenwood Road, Marion, NC 28752.
MailYes. Video visits go through the GettingOut Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com. You can schedule in advance or request an on-demand visit if the person has a tablet.
VisitationMarion Correctional Institution is a men's state prison in Marion, NC, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. Built with a $200 million voter-approved bond and opened in 1995, the facility holds up to 793 people at close and minimum custody levels in McDowell County. Marion CI serves as the regional computer training center for western NC and partners with McDowell Technical Community College and UNC-Chapel Hill for education programs.
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