New Hanover Correctional Center is a minimum custody, ACA-accredited reentry prison in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. It holds 402 male residents and is operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. The facility runs one of the most active work release programs in the state: more than 140 residents leave each day to work at community employers, including ILM Wilmington Airport, the Battleship North Carolina, NCDOT road crews, and municipal labor contracts. Education programs are offered through Cape Fear Community College, covering High School Equivalency, Computer Information Systems, Horticulture Technology, Electrical and Computer Wiring, Human Resource Development, Computer Applications, Cognitive Behavior Intervention, the F.A.T.H.E.R. program, and Anger Management. Warden Johnny Spearman leads the facility. 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
Wilmington
County
New Hanover County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
402
Custody Levels
Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
330 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone
(910) 251-2666
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (910) 251-2666 to confirm the current schedule. More than 140 residents leave daily for work assignments, so call ahead before making the drive.
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 Wilmington. Books go to the facility address. Legal mail goes directly to the facility.
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 New Hanover 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 New Hanover 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). More than 140 residents leave daily for work release jobs. Call (910) 251-2666 to confirm current hours and whether the resident will be on grounds when you plan to visit.
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 mail a free money order to TouchPay Holdings. You need the person's full name and OPUS number. Only approved visitors may deposit.
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. Because more than 140 residents hold outside work assignments, most calls come in the evenings when residents return to the facility. Call (910) 251-2666 if you have not heard from someone.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind, not to the facility in Wilmington. Address personal mail to: New Hanover Correctional Center, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go to 330 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. 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 New Hanover. Write down the OPUS number: you need it for money deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
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 (910) 251-2666 to confirm current hours and scheduling.
VisitationNo. Walk-in visits are not permitted. You must be on the approved visitor list before arriving. Call (910) 251-2666 to confirm the current scheduling process.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find New Hanover Correctional Center, and deposit with the person's name and OPUS number. You can also call 888-428-1845, use Western Union code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174.
Send MoneyPersonal mail goes through TextBehind: New Hanover Correctional Center, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go to 330 Division Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. Legal mail goes directly to the facility.
MailCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap. Because more than 140 residents leave daily for work assignments, expect calls in the evenings when they return. All calls are monitored and recorded.
Phone CallsNew Hanover Correctional Center is a minimum custody, ACA-accredited state prison in Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC. It holds 402 male residents and is operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It operates as a reentry facility with one of the most active work release programs in the state: more than 140 residents leave daily to work at employers including ILM Wilmington Airport, the Battleship North Carolina, and NCDOT road crews. Education programs are offered through Cape Fear Community College.
AboutNew Hanover CC is a reentry facility. More than 140 residents leave daily for work release jobs, community employer partnerships, and NCDOT road squads. They are off-site during business hours and return in the evenings. Call (910) 251-2666 before traveling to confirm the resident's schedule.
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