Pender Correctional Institution is a medium custody state prison for men in Burgaw, Pender County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 768 people and is ACA accredited. The facility opened in 1991, built adjacent to the original Pender Correctional Center that dates to 1935. Pender CI runs an Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Program (ACDP) and a horticultural therapy program designed specifically for people with developmental disabilities, one of a small number of such programs in the NC system. Cape Fear Community College provides vocational training in light construction and diesel mechanics on site. 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, not directly to Burgaw. 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
Burgaw
County
Pender County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
768
Custody Levels
Medium
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
906 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC 28425
Phone
(910) 259-8735
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (910) 259-8735 or email [email protected]. The approval process takes time, so start early.
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 through GettingOut.com.
View ArticlePersonal mail routes through TextBehind in Phoenix, MD, not directly to Burgaw. Books ship directly from publishers to 906 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC 28425.
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 Pender CI. Search by name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: it is required for money deposits, the visitor application, and mail.
See the full breakdownVisits at Pender CI 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 (910) 259-8735 or email [email protected] to schedule. Visiting hours are not posted online.
See the full breakdownPender CI 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 GettingOut.com. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail at Pender CI routes through TextBehind, not directly to Burgaw. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Pender Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books must be ordered from the publisher or retailer and shipped to 906 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC 28425. Legal mail is handled separately. Contact the facility directly for legal mail rules.
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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 the person's name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: it is required for money deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside must send you a blank visitor application form. You complete it and return it to the facility. Once approved, call (910) 259-8735 or email [email protected] to schedule a session. Visiting hours are not posted online, so contact the facility directly.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, through the ConnectNetwork app, or call 888-428-1845. You can also send Western Union using code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free 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, not directly to the facility. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Pender Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. For books, ship directly from the publisher or retailer to 906 Penderlea Highway, Burgaw, NC 28425.
MailPender Correctional Institution is a medium custody state prison for men in Burgaw, Pender County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 768 people. Construction began in November 1990 and the facility opened in 1991, adjacent to the original Pender Correctional Center which dates to 1935. It holds ACA accreditation.
AboutPender CI offers an Alcohol and Chemical Dependency Program (ACDP), a horticultural therapy program specifically for people with developmental disabilities, and vocational training through Cape Fear Community College in light construction and diesel mechanics. Adult education and GED preparation are also available.
AboutYes. Cape Fear Community College runs vocational programs at Pender CI covering light construction and diesel mechanics. These programs give men job-ready skills before release.
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