Piedmont Correctional Institution is a state prison in Salisbury, NC operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It serves as the reception and diagnostic intake facility for male felons age 22 and older from western North Carolina. The 11-story complex holds up to 952 people at medium and minimum custody levels and also provides medical and dental services for the western NC prison population.
City
Salisbury
County
Rowan County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
952
Custody Levels
Medium, Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
1245 Camp Road, Salisbury, NC 28147
Phone
(980) 407-6300
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (980) 407-6300 or email [email protected] to schedule 7 to 14 days in advance.
View ArticleDeposit funds online, by phone, or by money order. Only approved visitors may send money to Piedmont CI accounts.
View ArticleCalls cost $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap. Set up an AdvancePay account at connectnetwork.com.
View ArticlePersonal mail routes through TextBehind in Phoenix, MD. Books mail directly to the facility in Salisbury.
View ArticleUse the NC DAC Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view to confirm someone is at Piedmont CI. Search by name. Write down their OPUS Number, which is required for every money deposit, piece of mail, and visitor application.
See the full breakdownVisits at Piedmont CI are by appointment only. Call (980) 407-6300 or email [email protected] Monday through Friday to schedule a session 7 to 14 days in advance. Each session is up to 2 hours with up to 3 visitors. You must be on the approved visitor list before you can schedule.
See the full breakdownDeposits go through ConnectNetwork. Use connectnetwork.com, the ConnectNetwork app, or call 888-428-1845 (Trust Fund) or 800-483-8314 (AdvancePay). Money orders payable to TouchPay mailed to PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174 are free. Only approved visitors may send money.
See the full breakdownCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute, 15-minute limit per call. 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.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail routes through TextBehind. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Piedmont Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications mail directly to 1245 Camp Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. Legal mail does not go through TextBehind.
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Use the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name to confirm the person is at Piedmont CI. Write down their OPUS Number, which you will need for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchCall (980) 407-6300 or email [email protected] Monday through Friday. Schedule at least 7 to 14 days before your visit. Visiting hours are not published online, so you must contact the facility to confirm your session time.
VisitationUp to 3 approved visitors per session. Each person gets one session per week, and each session lasts up to 2 hours. You must be on the person's approved visitor list before you can schedule a visit.
VisitationThe person inside mails you a blank visitor application form. Complete it and return it to Piedmont CI. Adults 16 and older must attach a copy of a photo ID. Anyone under 16 must include a copy of their birth certificate. The visitor list opens for enrollment every 6 months.
VisitationUse ConnectNetwork. Go to connectnetwork.com, download the ConnectNetwork app, or call 888-428-1845 for Trust Fund or 800-483-8314 for AdvancePay. You can also send a money order payable to TouchPay to PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174, which is free.
Send MoneyFees depend on your payment method. Online deposits run $2.48 to $8.16. Phone deposits run $3.27 to $8.95. Western Union with payment code NCDAC TRUST costs $3.00. Money orders sent to TouchPay are free.
Send MoneyNo. Only approved visitors may deposit funds into a person's account at Piedmont Correctional Institution.
Send MoneyThe person calls you through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. Calls cost $0.10 per minute and are limited to 15 minutes each. Set up an AdvancePay account at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314 so calls connect.
Phone CallsYes. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app. Download the app at GettingOut.com, create an account, and schedule a session with the person inside.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Piedmont Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Always include the OPUS Number.
MailBooks and publications mail directly to the facility at: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Piedmont Correctional Institution, 1245 Camp Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. They do not go through TextBehind.
MailPiedmont CI is a reception and diagnostic intake facility for male felons age 22 and older from western North Carolina sentenced to less than 10 years. Many people pass through for processing or medical and dental services before moving to another facility. If your loved one was recently sentenced, they may be at Piedmont temporarily.
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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/piedmont-correctional-institution ›