Rutherford Correctional Center is a minimum custody, ACA-accredited reentry prison in Spindale, Rutherford County, North Carolina. It holds 236 male residents and is operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. Residents work NCODT highway road crew assignments in Cleveland, Polk, and Rutherford counties, and many participate in work release with local employers. Programs include DART substance abuse treatment, AA, and NA. This guide covers how to find someone with the NC OPI inmate search, how to schedule a visit, how to send money through ConnectNetwork, how phone calls work through ViaPath, and how to send mail through TextBehind. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Spindale
County
Rutherford County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
236
Custody Levels
Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
549 Ledbetter Road, Spindale, NC 28160
Phone
(828) 286-4121
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment. Call (828) 286-4121 or email [email protected] to confirm current schedule. Reentry facility: call before traveling.
View ArticleNC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Send money at ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845. Only approved visitors may deposit.
View ArticleCalls go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute, 15-minute max. Residents on work release may have limited availability on weekdays.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to TextBehind in Phoenix MD, not the facility in Spindale. Books go to the facility address. Legal mail: contact the facility.
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 Rutherford Correctional Center. Search by name. Write down the OPUS number: you need it for every deposit, letter, and visitor application.
See the full breakdownVisits at Rutherford Correctional Center are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application. Once approved, you can visit (max 3 visitors per session, one session per week, up to 2 hours). Rutherford is a reentry facility, so residents may be on road crew or work release on weekdays. Call (828) 286-4121 or email [email protected] to confirm current hours before you travel.
See the full breakdownNC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork (GTL) for all money deposits. Go to ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845. You can also use Western Union code NCDAC TRUST or send a money order free of charge. You need the person's full name and OPUS number. Only approved visitors may deposit funds.
See the full breakdownCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute, 15-minute max per call. All calls are monitored and recorded. Residents who are on work release may have limited access to phones during working hours. Call (828) 286-4121 to confirm availability if you have not heard from the person.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind, not to the facility in Spindale. Address personal mail to: Rutherford Correctional Center, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go to the facility: 549 Ledbetter Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Legal mail goes directly to the facility. Do not use TextBehind for legal mail.
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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 the person is at Rutherford. Their OPUS number is required for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application form. You fill it out and return it. Once approved, you are added to their list (max 18 people). Contact the visitation team at (828) 286-4121 or [email protected] to confirm current hours before traveling.
VisitationNo. Visits require advance scheduling. Walk-in visits are not permitted. Contact (828) 286-4121 or email [email protected] to learn the current scheduling process.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find Rutherford Correctional Center, and deposit with the person's name and OPUS number. You can also call 888-428-1845, use Western Union code NCDAC TRUST, or send a money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174.
Send MoneyPersonal mail goes through TextBehind: Rutherford Correctional Center, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Do NOT use the facility's P.O. Box 127 in Spindale for personal mail. Books and publications go to the facility address: 549 Ledbetter Road, Spindale, NC 28160.
MailCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. The rate is $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap per call. Residents on work release may have limited call availability during work hours. All calls are monitored and recorded.
Phone CallsRutherford Correctional Center is a minimum custody, ACA-accredited state prison in Spindale, Rutherford County, NC. It holds 236 male residents and is designated as a reentry facility. Residents participate in NCODT highway road crew assignments, work release for local businesses, DART substance abuse treatment, AA, and NA programs.
AboutRutherford is a reentry facility where residents often work road crew assignments for NCODT or work release jobs in the community. These assignments happen on weekdays. Call (828) 286-4121 to confirm the person's schedule before you plan a visit or expect a call.
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