Visits are by appointment only. Call (252) 459-4455. Visiting hours are not published online.
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Visiting Nash Correctional Institution requires advance approval and an appointment. You cannot walk in. The person inside starts the process by requesting blank visitor application forms and mailing them to you. Adults 16 and older must include a copy of a photo ID with their completed application. Minors under 16 must include a birth certificate. Once you are approved, call (252) 459-4455 to schedule. Visiting hours are not posted online, so calling is required before you plan your trip.
Getting approved to visit takes several steps. Start early so the paperwork is done before you want to visit.
Step 1: The person inside requests blank forms. Ask them to request blank visitor application forms from the facility. They mail the forms to you.
Step 2: You complete and return the form. Fill out the form completely. Adults 16 and older must attach a copy of a valid photo ID. Minors under 16 must include a birth certificate. Mail the completed form back to Nash CI.
Step 3: Wait for approval. The facility reviews applications during open enrollment, which happens every 6 months. Once approved, you will be added to the list.
Step 4: Schedule your visit. Once on the approved list, call (252) 459-4455 to set up an appointment. Do not travel without scheduling first.
Nash CI does not publish visiting hours on its website. Hours vary and can change around holidays or during facility lockdowns. Call (252) 459-4455 before you make any travel plans to confirm the current schedule and your appointment time.
Each person may have up to 18 approved visitors on their list. During any single session, no more than 3 visitors may attend at once. Each person is allowed one session per week, with a maximum of 2 hours per session.
Coordinate with others who want to visit the same person so sessions are not wasted or double-booked.
Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app (ViaPath/GTL). You can schedule or request an on-demand visit at sso.gtlconnect.com. You must be on the approved visitor list to use video visits. Video visits are a good option when traveling in person is not possible.
The type of visit you can have depends on the person’s custody level and security threat group (STG) classification. Nash CI is a medium-security facility.
Call the facility if you are unsure of the person’s classification before making the trip.
The dress code is strictly enforced. An officer can turn you away at the door if you are not dressed appropriately.
Not allowed:
Bermuda shorts, skirts, and dresses are allowed if they fall within the 3-inch rule. When in doubt, wear loose, modest clothing in solid or simple patterns.
All visitors 16 and older go through a pat search. Expect a metal detector screening for everyone. Do not bring cell phones, smartwatches, cameras, or AI-enabled glasses into the facility. Leave them locked in your vehicle.
If you have an artificial joint or metal implant, bring your implant ID card from your doctor. Officers will note it and use alternative screening procedures.
Bring only what you need: your valid photo ID and your implant card if applicable. Leave purses, bags, wallets, and personal items locked in your car.
Valid photo ID is required for all visitors 16 and older. Acceptable forms include:
Minors under 16 must include a birth certificate with their original application, not just a photo ID copy. During a visit, children must be supervised by an approved adult at all times.
If someone other than a parent is bringing a minor to visit, check with the facility about whether additional documentation such as a notarized permission slip is required. Requirements can vary based on custody level and specific circumstances.
Attempting to bring in any unauthorized item, including drugs, alcohol, or weapons, is a felony under North Carolina law. You will be prosecuted.
Nash Correctional Institution sits at 2869 US 64 Alt., Nashville, NC 27856 in Nash County. Nashville is about 50 miles east of Raleigh. Call (252) 459-4455 for directions or to ask about parking before your visit.
Call (252) 459-4455 as soon as you know you cannot make it. No-shows can affect future scheduling. If you are running late, call ahead to see if an accommodation can be made.
Before making any trip to Nash CI, use the NC OPI inmate search to confirm the person is still housed there. People can be transferred for medical care, court appearances, or reclassification without much notice.
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Call (252) 459-4455 to schedule. You must already be on the approved visitor list before you can book an appointment. Visiting hours are not published online, so call before planning any trip.
VisitationThe person inside requests blank visitor application forms from the facility and mails them to you. You fill out the form, attach a photo ID copy if you are 16 or older (or a birth certificate for minors under 16), and mail it back to Nash CI. Enrollment is reviewed every 6 months.
VisitationUp to 3 visitors per session. Each person can have up to 18 approved visitors total on their list. One session per week is allowed, up to 2 hours.
VisitationVisiting hours are not published on the facility website. Call (252) 459-4455 to get current hours and to confirm your appointment.
VisitationYes. Video visits go through the GettingOut Visits app (ViaPath/GTL) at sso.gtlconnect.com. You must be on the approved visitor list. You can schedule visits or request on-demand sessions through the app.
VisitationDress modestly. No halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, strapless tops, bare midriffs, fishnet, or see-through clothing. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no more than 3 inches above the kneecap. No spandex, no pants below the waist, no wave caps, doo rags, or bandanas. Clothing with gang markings or profanity is not allowed.
VisitationAll visitors 16 and older receive a pat search. Expect a metal detector. Do not bring cell phones, smartwatches, cameras, or AI glasses. If you have a metal implant, bring your implant ID card.
VisitationYes, but minors under 16 must include a birth certificate with the original visitor application. Children must be supervised by an approved adult at all times during the visit. Check with the facility about whether additional notarized documentation is required if the adult bringing the child is not a parent.
VisitationNash CI is a medium-security facility. Standard medium custody typically allows contact visits. Inmates in disciplinary or administrative segregation are limited to non-contact visits. STG Level 2 allows contact visits with immediate family only. STG Level 3 allows non-contact visits with immediate family only.
VisitationBring only your valid photo ID and any required medical documentation such as an implant card. Leave all bags, purses, wallets, and personal items locked in your vehicle.
VisitationBringing illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons into a North Carolina state prison is a felony. You will be arrested and prosecuted. Do not attempt to pass any unauthorized item to the person inside.
VisitationUse the NC OPI inmate search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. It shows current facility. Always check before traveling since people can be moved for court, medical care, or reclassification.
VisitationNash CI is at 2869 US 64 Alt., Nashville, NC 27856. Nashville is in Nash County, about 50 miles east of Raleigh. Call (252) 459-4455 for directions or parking information.
VisitationConfirm they are still here before you make the trip. Use the NC OPI search.
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