Orange Correctional Center is a minimum custody reentry prison in Hillsborough, Orange County, run by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 200 men who are close to release and working toward it through work release jobs, Durham Tech Community College courses, study release at UNC-Chapel Hill, and substance abuse treatment. Many inmates leave the facility daily for outside employment. Visits require advance approval and a scheduled appointment. Phone calls run through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute. Personal mail routes through TextBehind in Maryland. This guide covers the NC OPI inmate search, how to get approved to visit, how to send money, and every mail and phone rule. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Hillsborough
County
Orange County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
200
Custody Levels
Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
2110 Clarence Walters Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Phone
(919) 732-9301
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Search the NC DAC Offender Public Information database by name to confirm they are here. The OPUS Number is required for deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (919) 732-9301 to confirm available times and schedule a session.
View ArticleNC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Deposit online, by phone, via Western Union code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free money order to TouchPay.
View ArticleCalls are $0.10 per minute, 15-minute limit. Set up AdvancePay at ConnectNetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits also available.
View ArticlePersonal mail routes through TextBehind in Phoenix, MD, not directly to Hillsborough. Books ship directly from publishers.
View ArticleUse the NC Department of Adult Correction's OPI search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view to confirm someone is at Orange Correctional Center. Search by name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: it's required for money deposits, the visitor application, and mail. Work-release inmates may be off-site during the day, so call (919) 732-9301 if you need to confirm their current location.
See the full breakdownVisits at Orange Correctional Center are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application. You fill it out and return it to the facility for approval. Adults 16 and older must attach a photo ID copy; minors under 16 need a birth certificate. Once approved, call (919) 732-9301 to schedule. Visiting hours are not posted online.
See the full breakdownOrange Correctional Center uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for trust account deposits. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com or through the app, call the trust line at 888-428-1845, send Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST ($3.00 fee), or mail a free money order payable to TouchPay. Online fees range from $2.48 to $8.16. Only approved visitors may deposit.
See the full breakdownCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. The rate is $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap per call. The person calls you; you cannot call in. Set up an AdvancePay account at ConnectNetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail at Orange Correctional Center routes through TextBehind, not directly to Hillsborough. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Orange Correctional Center, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books must be ordered from the publisher or retailer and shipped to 2110 Clarence Walters Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Legal mail is handled separately.
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Use the NC Department of Adult Correction's 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 money deposits, mail, and the visitor application. Note that work-release inmates may be off-site during the day.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside must mail you a blank visitor application. You complete it and return it to the facility. Once approved, call (919) 732-9301 to schedule a session. Visiting hours are not posted online, so call the facility to confirm available times.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, through the ConnectNetwork app, or call 888-428-1845. You can also send a Western Union payment using code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a money order payable to TouchPay to PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174. Only approved visitors may deposit funds.
Send MoneyCalls run through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. The rate is $0.10 per minute and calls are capped at 15 minutes. Set up an AdvancePay account at ConnectNetwork.com or by calling 800-483-8314. The person calls you; you cannot call in directly.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Orange Correctional Center, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. For books, ship from the publisher or retailer to 2110 Clarence Walters Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
MailOrange Correctional Center is a minimum custody, ACA-accredited reentry prison in Hillsborough, Orange County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 200 men and focuses on work release and programming for people preparing to return to the community.
AboutYes. Work release is a major part of how this facility operates. Many inmates leave daily for outside jobs. Eligibility is set by NC DAC based on custody level, time remaining, and program participation. Call (919) 732-9301 for specifics.
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