Tyrrell Prison Work Farm is a minimum custody state prison in Columbia, Tyrrell County, run by the NC Department of Adult Correction. The facility sits on 200 acres and holds up to 620 men. It was the second prison work farm built in North Carolina, after Dan River Prison Work Farm in Yanceyville, and was constructed by prison work crews at a cost of $9 million. The facility features unique modern architecture, a produce warehouse, food service operations, a barber shop, library, classroom, and chaplain's office. It is ACA accredited and offers vocational, rehabilitative, and educational programs. 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
Columbia
County
Tyrrell County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
620
Custody Levels
Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
Snell Road, Columbia, NC 27925
Phone
(252) 796-1085
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (252) 796-1085 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 Columbia. Books ship from publishers to Snell Road, Columbia, NC 27925.
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 Tyrrell Prison Work Farm. Search by name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: it is required for money deposits, the visitor application, and mail. Minimum custody inmates may be on work assignments off-site, so call (252) 796-1085 to confirm their location if you are having trouble reaching them.
See the full breakdownVisits at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm 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) 796-1085 or email [email protected] to schedule. Visiting hours are not posted online.
See the full breakdownTyrrell Prison Work Farm 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 Tyrrell Prison Work Farm routes through TextBehind, not directly to Columbia. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Tyrrell Prison Work Farm, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books must be ordered from the publisher or retailer and shipped to Snell Road, Columbia, NC 27925. 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 SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside must mail you a blank visitor application. You complete it and return it to the facility. Once approved, call (252) 796-1085 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 Columbia. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Tyrrell Prison Work Farm, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. For books, ship directly from the publisher or retailer to Snell Road, Columbia, NC 27925.
MailTyrrell Prison Work Farm is a minimum custody state prison in Columbia, Tyrrell County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 620 men and sits on a 200-acre property. It is the second prison work farm built in North Carolina and is ACA accredited.
AboutTyrrell Prison Work Farm was built by prison work crews and designed to cost less to build and maintain than a traditional prison. It features unique modern architecture, a produce warehouse, food service operations, a barber shop, library, classroom, and chaplain's office. It is the second facility of this type in NC, after Dan River Prison Work Farm in Yanceyville.
AboutThe facility offers vocational training, rehabilitative programs, and educational programs including GED prep. Men here work in farming and facility operations. The ACA accreditation means the facility meets national standards for correctional programming and care.
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