Richmond Correctional Institution is a men's state prison in Hoffman, NC, holding up to 801 people at medium and minimum custody levels. It sits on a 175-acre campus in Richmond County with two schools, a gym, two dining halls, and two clothes houses. The facility is ACA accredited and run by the NC Department of Adult Correction under Warden Nicole Spruell. Vocational training runs through Richmond Community College, with programs in brick masonry, electric service, industrial maintenance, upholstery, and cooking. This guide covers the NC OPI inmate search, how to get on the approved visitor list for appointment-only visits, ViaPath/ConnectNetwork money deposits, phone calls at $0.10 per minute, and TextBehind mail rules. The mailing address for direct mail is Hoffman, NC 28347, not Rockingham. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Hoffman
County
Richmond County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
801
Custody Levels
Medium
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
1573 McDonald Church Road, Hoffman, NC 28347
Phone
(910) 281-3161
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (910) 281-3161 or email [email protected] to get on the approved list and schedule.
View ArticleDeposit funds at connectnetwork.com or through the ConnectNetwork app. Western Union code NCDAC TRUST also accepted.
View ArticleCalls go through ViaPath/GTL. Set up AdvancePay at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 via TextBehind. Include the OPUS Number and your full name on every piece.
View ArticleUse the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us to find anyone in NC state custody, including Richmond CI. Search by name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: you need it for every deposit, letter, and the visitor application form.
See the full breakdownVisits at Richmond CI are by appointment only. Call (910) 281-3161 or email [email protected] for the current schedule and to book a slot. You must be on the approved visitor list first. The person inside requests blank application forms and mails them to you. Up to 18 visitors can be approved, with a max of 3 per session and one session per week up to 2 hours. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app.
See the full breakdownDeposits go through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Send online at connectnetwork.com, through the ConnectNetwork app, by phone at 888-428-1845, via Western Union (code: NCDAC TRUST), or by money order mailed to TouchPay at P.O. Box 174, Houston, TX 77001 (free). Only approved visitors may deposit funds.
See the full breakdownCalls at Richmond CI go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute maximum per call. Set up an AdvancePay account at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send letters to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Richmond Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Your return address must include your full first and last name. Books and publications ship directly to 1573 McDonald Church Road, Hoffman, NC 28347.
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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 or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: you need it for deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. Call (910) 281-3161 or email [email protected] to get the current visiting schedule and book an appointment. You must be on the approved visitor list first, which the person inside initiates by requesting blank visitor application forms.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to connectnetwork.com or the ConnectNetwork app and find Richmond Correctional Institution. You can also call 888-428-1845, use Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a money order payable to TouchPay. Only approved visitors may send funds.
Send MoneyCalls go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap per call. Set up an AdvancePay account at connectnetwork.com or call 800-483-8314. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Richmond Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Your return address must include your full first and last name. Books and publications ship to 1573 McDonald Church Road, Hoffman, NC 28347.
MailYes. Video visits go through the GettingOut Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com. You can schedule in advance or request an on-demand visit if the person has a tablet.
VisitationRichmond Correctional Institution is a men's state prison in Hoffman, NC, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 801 people at medium and minimum custody levels in Richmond County. The facility sits on a 175-acre campus with two schools, a gym, two dining halls, and vocational programs through Richmond Community College including brick masonry, electric service, industrial maintenance, upholstery, and cooking.
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