Sampson Correctional Institution is a medium and minimum custody state prison in Clinton, Sampson County, run by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 442 men and is home to the largest Correction Enterprises laundry operation in NC. The facility traces its roots to the Conner Bill of 1931, when the state took over county prison camps. Campbell University runs an on-site degree program through the Second Chance Initiative, offering college credentials in communications and substance abuse counseling. 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 Clinton. 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
Clinton
County
Sampson County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
442
Custody Levels
Medium, Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
700 Northwest Blvd., Clinton, NC 28328
Phone
(910) 682-5200
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (910) 682-5200 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 Clinton. Books ship directly from publishers to 700 Northwest Blvd., Clinton, NC 28328.
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 Sampson 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 Sampson 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) 682-5200 or email [email protected] to schedule. Visiting hours are not posted online.
See the full breakdownSampson 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 Sampson CI routes through TextBehind, not directly to Clinton. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Sampson Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books must be ordered from the publisher or retailer and shipped to 700 Northwest Blvd., Clinton, NC 28328. 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) 682-5200 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], Sampson Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. For books, ship directly from the publisher or retailer to 700 Northwest Blvd., Clinton, NC 28328.
MailSampson Correctional Institution is a medium and minimum custody state prison for men in Clinton, Sampson County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 442 people and is home to the largest Correction Enterprises laundry operation in NC. It has been part of the NC state system since 1931 under the Conner Bill.
AboutSampson CI offers Sampson Community College courses including horticulture, computer applications, laundry washroom technology, and HiSET/GED prep. Campbell University's Second Chance Initiative provides college-level degrees in communications and substance abuse counseling. Work assignments include food service, maintenance, janitorial, and recreation.
AboutYes. Campbell University partners with Sampson CI through the Second Chance Initiative to offer college-level degree programs in communications and substance abuse counseling. This is one of the few NC state prisons with an on-site university degree program.
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