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Scotland CI Inmate Search. Find Someone with the NC OPI Offender Search

Confirm they are at Scotland CI and get the OPUS Number you need for visits, money, and mail.

Overview

To find someone at Scotland Correctional Institution, use the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. It is free and run by NC DAC. Search by name or OPUS Number. Once you find the person, write down their OPUS Number. You will need it for every money deposit, piece of mail, and the visitor application form.

Quick Facts

  • Official tool: NC DAC Offender Public Information (OPI) at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view.
  • Search by first and last name, or by OPUS Number if you already have it.
  • Scotland CI is a NC state prison, so anyone serving a NC sentence there appears in the OPI search.
  • Write down the OPUS Number: you need it for deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
  • If a record does not appear right away, give it one to two days after a recent sentence or transfer.
  • The NC OPI search is free. No account needed.
  • Scotland CI holds men at close, medium, and minimum custody. Custody level affects visiting procedures.

Go to webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Enter the person’s first and last name. If you already have their OPUS Number, you can enter it directly for a more exact match.

Scotland CI is a North Carolina state prison. Anyone serving a NC DAC sentence there will appear in the OPI database. The search covers all NC state facilities, so if the person has been transferred, the current facility will reflect wherever they are now.

What the Search Shows

A result includes the person’s name, OPUS Number, and current facility. It may also show custody level, projected release date, and other basic information. The OPUS Number is the key piece. Save it. You will use it for every ConnectNetwork deposit, every TextBehind letter, and the visitor application form.

What Each Field Means

  • Name: Full legal name as recorded by NC DAC.
  • OPUS Number: The unique ID assigned to each person in NC state custody. Required for all contact and deposit transactions.
  • Current Facility: The prison where the person is housed right now. Confirm this reads “Scotland Correctional Institution” before visiting or sending anything.
  • Custody Level: Close, medium, or minimum. Custody level affects visiting procedures at Scotland CI. See the visitation guide for details on close custody restrictions.
  • Projected Release Date: An estimated date based on the sentence. Subject to change.

If You Cannot Find the Person

A few situations can cause someone to not appear or show a different facility:

  • Recently sentenced or transferred: Records can take one to two days to update. Try again the next day.
  • Spelling variation: Try alternate spellings of the first or last name.
  • Still in county custody: If the person was just sentenced and has not yet transferred from the county jail, the NC DAC record may still be processing.
  • Temporarily moved: Medical transport, court appearances, or processing can show a different or incomplete location temporarily.

If none of these apply, call Scotland CI directly at (910) 390-4700 and ask whether the person is in custody there.

Confirming Location Before You Visit or Send Money

Before driving to Laurinburg or making a deposit, run a quick OPI search to confirm the person is still at Scotland CI. Transfers do happen. If the search shows a different facility, contact that facility directly and update any pending deposits or mail.

Daily Roster Information

Scotland CI does not publish a public daily roster. The NC OPI database is the official way to confirm someone’s location and custody status. Check it before any in-person visit.

After You Find Them

Once you have the OPUS Number, you are ready for the next steps:

Families Also Ask

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What is the inmate search tool for Scotland Correctional Institution?

The NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. It is free and run by NC DAC.

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What is an OPUS Number?

The OPUS Number is the unique ID North Carolina assigns to each person in state custody. You need it to send money through ConnectNetwork, send mail through TextBehind, and complete the visitor application.

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Why can't I find the person in the NC OPI search?

They may have been recently sentenced or transferred and the record has not updated yet. Wait one to two days and try again. Try alternate name spellings. If still not found, call Scotland CI at (910) 390-4700.

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Can I search by OPUS Number?

Yes. If you already have the OPUS Number, enter it directly in the OPI search for a more exact result.

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What if the search shows a different facility?

The person may have been transferred or temporarily moved for a court appearance or medical care. Call the facility shown in the search results, or call Scotland CI at (910) 390-4700 to confirm current location.

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Does the search show custody level?

Yes. The OPI results typically include custody level (close, medium, or minimum). Custody level affects visiting procedures at Scotland CI. Close custody may mean non-contact visits only.

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Is the NC OPI search free?

Yes. It is free and does not require creating an account.

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What do I do after I find the person?

Write down their OPUS Number. Then set up a ConnectNetwork account to send money, start the visitor application process, set up AdvancePay for phone calls, and send mail through TextBehind.

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How often does the NC OPI database update?

The database updates regularly, but new records from sentencing or transfers can take one to two days to appear. If you recently learned the person was sent to Scotland CI, give it a day before searching.

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Does Scotland CI appear in the NC OPI search?

Yes. Scotland Correctional Institution is a NC DAC state prison. Anyone serving a NC sentence there is searchable through the OPI.

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Should I confirm their location before visiting?

Yes. Run a quick OPI search before driving to Laurinburg. Transfers happen. If the search shows a different facility, contact that facility and update any pending deposits or mail.

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Does Scotland CI have a public daily roster?

No. Scotland CI does not publish a public daily roster. The NC OPI database is the official tool to confirm someone's location and status.

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