Tabor Correctional Institution is one of North Carolina's largest state prisons, holding up to 1,752 men across close, medium, and minimum custody levels in Tabor City, Columbus County. Operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction since August 2008, it also runs a Correction Enterprises sewing plant that employs up to 200 incarcerated workers. 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. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Tabor City
County
Columbus County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
1752
Custody Levels
Close, Medium, Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
4600 Swamp Fox Highway West, Tabor City, NC 28463
Phone
(910) 653-6413
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (910) 653-6413 or email [email protected] at least 48 hours ahead.
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 Tabor 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 Tabor CI are by appointment only. Call (910) 653-6413 or email [email protected] to book at least 48 hours in advance. 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 total, with a max of 3 per session and one session per week up to 2 hours.
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. Fees apply for online and phone deposits.
See the full breakdownCalls at Tabor 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 app. Calls are monitored and recorded. International calls: 1-888-216-7423.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send letters to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Tabor Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Your return address must include your full first and last name. TextBehind scans mail and delivers it electronically to the person's tablet. Books and publications ship directly to 4600 Swamp Fox Highway West, Tabor City, NC 28463.
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Use the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name or OPUS Number. The OPUS Number is required for deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. Call (910) 653-6413 or email [email protected] to schedule at least 48 hours in advance. You must first be on the approved visitor list, which the person inside initiates by requesting blank visitor application forms.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to connectnetwork.com or the ConnectNetwork app and find Tabor 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 also available through the GettingOut app.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Send to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Tabor 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 4600 Swamp Fox Highway West, Tabor City, NC 28463.
MailTabor Correctional Institution is a state prison for men in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It opened in August 2008 at a cost of roughly $94 million and holds up to 1,752 people across close, medium, and minimum custody levels. It is one of the larger prisons in the NC DAC system and holds ACA accreditation.
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