Pasquotank Correctional Institution is a state prison in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It opened in 1996 and holds up to 896 male inmates across Close and Minimum custody units in a four-building complex not far from the Outer Banks. This guide covers how to find someone with the NC OPI inmate search, scheduling an appointment-only visit, sending money through ConnectNetwork, phone calls through ViaPath, and mailing letters through TextBehind. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Elizabeth City
County
Pasquotank County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
896
Custody Levels
Close, Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
527 Commerce Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27906
Phone
(252) 331-4881
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (252) 331-4881 or email [email protected] to confirm hours and schedule.
View ArticleNC prisons use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Send money online, by phone, Western Union, or free money order.
View ArticleCalls cost $0.10/minute with a 15-minute limit. Set up a ConnectNetwork account and add your number so the person can call you.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes through TextBehind in Phoenix, MD. Books go directly to the facility. Legal mail goes directly to the prison, not through TextBehind.
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 people at Pasquotank CI. Search by name and write down the OPUS number. You need it for money deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
See the full breakdownVisits at Pasquotank CI are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application. Up to 18 people can be approved, with a maximum of 3 per session, one session per week, up to 2 hours. Call (252) 331-4881 or email [email protected] to confirm hours and schedule your appointment.
See the full breakdownNC prisons use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork (GTL) for deposits. Go to ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845 (Trust) or 800-483-8314 (AdvancePay). Western Union payments use code NCDAC TRUST. Money orders are free. Only approved visitors may deposit. You need the person's name and OPUS number.
See the full breakdownCalls at Pasquotank CI go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute, 15-minute limit. Calls are outbound only: the person calls you. Set up a ConnectNetwork account, add your phone number, and keep a balance so calls connect. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail at Pasquotank goes through TextBehind: address it to Pasquotank Correctional Institution, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications mail directly to 527 Commerce Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27906. Legal mail goes directly to the facility. Do not mail cash.
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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 they are at Pasquotank. Their OPUS number is required for money deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application. Once approved, call (252) 331-4881 or email [email protected] to confirm visiting hours and schedule your visit. Up to 18 people can be on the approved list.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845. You can also send a Western Union payment using code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a money order (free). Only approved visitors may deposit funds.
Send MoneyCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute, 15-minute limit. Calls are outbound only, so the person calls you. Set up a ConnectNetwork account and add your phone number so calls connect.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind: Pasquotank Correctional Institution, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go directly to 527 Commerce Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27906. Legal mail goes directly to the facility.
MailPasquotank Correctional Institution is a state prison operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County. It opened in 1996 and holds up to 896 male inmates in Close and Minimum custody. The facility includes a four-building complex with vocational and academic programs near the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
AboutPasquotank holds Close custody inmates in the main unit and Minimum custody inmates in a separate unit. Close custody means inmates are under tighter supervision, which can affect visitation options including whether visits are contact or non-contact.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 7, 2026. Official source: dac.nc.gov/divisions-and-sections/institutions/prison-facilities/pasquotank-correctional-institution ›