Roanoke River Correctional Institution (formerly Caledonia Correctional Institution) is a medium and minimum custody state prison in Tillery, Halifax County, run by the NC Department of Adult Correction. The site has operated as a prison farm since 1892 and holds up to 1,038 men. The facility runs a 5,500-acre Correction Enterprises farm and a 12,770 square foot cannery that produces up to 500,000 gallons of canned goods per year. Vocational programs run through Halifax Community College. The facility was renamed from Caledonia CI to Roanoke River CI on October 4, 2021. 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
Tillery
County
Halifax County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
1038
Custody Levels
Medium, Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
2787 Caledonia Drive, Tillery, NC 27882
Phone
(252) 826-5621
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (252) 826-5621 or email [email protected]. Start the application process 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 Tillery. Books ship from publishers to 2787 Caledonia Drive, Tillery, NC 27882.
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 Roanoke River 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 Roanoke River CI are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application. You fill it out and return it to the facility. Once approved, call (252) 826-5621 or email [email protected] to schedule. Visiting hours are not posted online.
See the full breakdownRoanoke River CI uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for trust account deposits. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, 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 Roanoke River CI routes through TextBehind, not directly to Tillery. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Roanoke River Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books must be ordered from the publisher or retailer and shipped to 2787 Caledonia Drive, Tillery, NC 27882. 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. Write down the OPUS Number: it is required for money deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
Inmate SearchNC DAC renamed the facility Roanoke River Correctional Institution on October 4, 2021. The change reflects the facility's location near the Roanoke River in Halifax County. The site has operated as a prison since 1892 and was previously known as Caledonia Correctional Institution.
AboutVisits are by appointment only. The person inside must mail you a blank visitor application form. You complete it and return it to the facility. Once approved, call (252) 826-5621 or email [email protected] to schedule. Visiting hours are not posted online.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, by phone at 888-428-1845, via Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST ($3.00 fee), 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 call 800-483-8314. The person calls you; you cannot call in.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind, not directly to Tillery. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Roanoke River Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. For books, ship directly from the publisher or retailer to 2787 Caledonia Drive, Tillery, NC 27882.
MailRoanoke River Correctional Institution is a medium and minimum custody state prison in Tillery, Halifax County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 1,038 men and includes a working farm, an on-site cannery, and vocational programs through Halifax Community College.
AboutPrograms include vocational training through Halifax Community College (cooking, block masonry, small engine repair, electrical wiring, commercial cleaning, plumbing), adult education and GED prep, and self-help programs including AA, NA, DART aftercare, substance abuse, stress management, and minimum custody readiness. The Correction Enterprises farm also provides work experience.
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