Tyrrell Prison Work Farm Inmate Search. Find Someone with the NC OPI Search

What Is the NC OPI Search?

The NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information (OPI) search is the state’s official database of everyone in NC state prison custody. Tyrrell Prison Work Farm is a state facility, so anyone serving time here is in this system. The OPI is run directly by NC DAC and is free to use.

How to Search

Go to webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. You can search by:

• First name and last name
• OPUS Number (if you already have it)

Enter the information and submit the search. The results list everyone matching that name across all NC state facilities. Look for the entry showing Tyrrell Prison Work Farm as the location.

What the Search Shows

A successful search result includes:

• Full legal name
• OPUS Number (the unique ID assigned by NC DAC)
• Current facility (should show Tyrrell Prison Work Farm if that is where they are)
• Custody level (minimum at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm)
• Projected release date (may be listed depending on the record)

Write down the OPUS Number as soon as you find it. It is required for every transaction: ConnectNetwork money deposits, TextBehind mail, and the visitor application all ask for it.

What Is an OPUS Number?

OPUS stands for Offender Population Unified System. It is the number NC DAC assigns to each person when they enter state custody. The OPUS Number stays the same even if the person transfers to a different facility. Think of it as the ID that follows them throughout their time in NC state custody.

A Note on Minimum Custody and Off-Site Work

Tyrrell Prison Work Farm is a minimum custody facility. Men here may be assigned to work crews that operate off the main property. If you are searching the OPI and the record shows Tyrrell Prison Work Farm but calls are not connecting or visits seem harder to schedule, the person may be on a temporary work assignment away from the main facility.

Call (252) 796-1085 to confirm the person’s current location within the facility or off-site before traveling. This step is worth taking before you make a long drive to Columbia.

Why Some People May Not Appear

A few things can explain a missing search result:

• Recently transferred: If someone was moved to Tyrrell Prison Work Farm recently, the record may not have updated yet. Wait a day and try again.
• Name spelling: Try alternate spellings of the first or last name. Some records use a middle name or shortened version.
• Not yet processed: If someone was recently sentenced or entered state custody, it can take a few days for the OPI record to appear.
• Released or transferred out: If they were released or moved to another facility, their Tyrrell record will no longer show as active.

If you have tried all of the above and still cannot find the person, call Tyrrell Prison Work Farm directly at (252) 796-1085.

After You Find Them

Once you have confirmed the person is at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm and have their OPUS Number:

• Use the send money guide to deposit funds through ConnectNetwork.
• Use the visitation guide to start the visitor approval process.
• Use the mail guide to send letters through TextBehind.
• Use the phone calls guide to set up AdvancePay through ConnectNetwork.

Before You Visit, Always Confirm

Before making the trip to Columbia, run the OPI search to confirm the person is still listed at Tyrrell Prison Work Farm. Call (252) 796-1085 if you want to verify in real time. Minimum custody inmates can be transferred to other facilities or have work placements that affect their availability. Confirming first saves you a wasted trip.