Wake Correctional Center is a minimum-custody state prison for adult males in Raleigh, Wake County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. With a capacity of 414, Wake is built around work: about 80% of residents leave the facility daily for incentive wage jobs at state agencies, other correctional facilities, and Correction Enterprises operations. Vocational training through Wake Technical Community College covers electrical wiring, HVAC, and more. This guide covers how to find someone with the NC OPI inmate search, how to schedule a weekend visit by appointment, how to send money through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork, how phone calls work, and how to send mail through TextBehind. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Raleigh
County
Wake County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
414
Custody Levels
Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
1000 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
Phone
(919) 733-7988
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Search the NC Offender Public Information database by name to confirm they are at Wake. The OPUS number is needed for deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
View ArticleVisits are on weekends by appointment only. Two time slots rotate monthly. Call (919) 733-7988 to confirm the current schedule and set up your visit.
View ArticleNC state prisons use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, by phone, Western Union, or free money order with the person's OPUS number.
View ArticleCalls are $0.10/minute through ViaPath/GTL. Most residents work off-site during the day, so expect calls in the evenings.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to TextBehind in Phoenix, MD, not the facility. Books go direct to 1000 Rock Quarry Road. Legal mail goes to the facility directly.
View ArticleUse the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view to find anyone in NC DAC custody, including Wake Correctional Center. Search by name. Write down the OPUS number: you need it for money deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
See the full breakdownVisits at Wake are on weekends by appointment only. Two time slots are available: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Which slot is available rotates monthly, so call ahead to confirm the current schedule. Call (919) 733-7988 to schedule. Note: that number is unconfirmed. Verify it is current before you call.
See the full breakdownNC state prisons use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find Wake Correctional Center, and enter the person's name and OPUS number. You can also call 888-428-1845, send via Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC. Fees vary by method.
See the full breakdownCalls at Wake go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute, 15 minutes maximum. Because about 80% of residents work off-site during the day, expect most calls in the evenings. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail for Wake goes through TextBehind: address it to Wake Correctional Center / [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number] / P.O. Box 247 / Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go directly to 1000 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610. Legal mail goes to the facility directly. Do not send cash.
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Use the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name. The result shows the person's OPUS number, current facility, and offense information. You need the OPUS number for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchVisits are on weekends by appointment only. Two time slots are available: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The times rotate monthly, so call ahead to confirm which slot is available. Call (919) 733-7988 to schedule. Note: that number is unconfirmed. Verify it is current before you call.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find Wake Correctional Center, enter the person's name and OPUS number, and pay with a card. You can also call 888-428-1845, use Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174.
Send MoneyCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute maximum. Because about 80% of residents work off-site during the day, most calls happen in the evenings when residents are back. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind: Wake Correctional Center / [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number] / P.O. Box 247 / Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go directly to 1000 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610. Legal mail goes to the facility directly.
MailWake is primarily a work unit. About 80% of residents leave daily for incentive wage jobs. Vocational training through Wake Technical Community College covers Certified Communications, Heating/Air Conditioning, Electrical Wiring, Blueprint Reading, and Horticulture. Other programs include GED, college-level courses, the Family Enrichment Program through Vinebrook Family Services, and religious programming.
AboutWake Correctional Center is a minimum-custody state prison for adult males in Raleigh, NC, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 414 residents and is built around work: about 80% of residents leave daily for jobs with state agencies, other correctional facilities, and Correction Enterprises operations.
AboutThe NC Department of Adult Correction (NC DAC) operates Wake Correctional Center.
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