Visits are on weekends by appointment only. Two time slots rotate monthly. Call (919) 733-7988 to confirm the current schedule before you travel.
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Visiting Wake Correctional Center requires an approved visitor application and a scheduled appointment. Visits happen on weekends 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 offered each weekend rotates on a monthly schedule, so you need to call ahead to find out what is available on your planned date. Call (919) 733-7988 to confirm the current schedule and to schedule your appointment. Note: that phone number is unconfirmed. Call to verify it is still current before making plans.
Wake Correctional Center is at 1000 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610, in Wake County. The facility is in the southeastern part of Raleigh, near Rock Quarry Road and I-440.
Call (919) 733-7988 for directions. Note: that number is unconfirmed from an official public source. Call to verify it is current before relying on it for scheduling or directions.
This is the detail that trips up families most often. Wake Correctional Center has two visit time slots on weekends:
Which slot is offered on a given weekend rotates on a monthly calendar. One weekend the morning slot may be available; the next weekend it may be the afternoon. The schedule changes each month.
Before you travel, call (919) 733-7988 to find out which slot is open on your planned weekend and to confirm your appointment is set. Do not assume last month’s schedule still applies.
Showing up at the wrong time, or arriving without a confirmed appointment, will result in a denied visit.
Attorneys and clergy can visit Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These visits are by appointment. Contact the facility at (919) 733-7988 to schedule. Attorney visits are treated as confidential legal visits under NC DAC policy.
You cannot visit Wake Correctional Center without being on the person’s approved visitor list. Here is how the approval process works:
The list has a set maximum number of approved visitors. If that limit is reached, you may need to wait for someone to be removed before you can be added. Check with the person inside about the current list size.
The approved list is reviewed periodically. If you have not visited in some time, confirm your approval is still active before making the trip.
After you are on the approved list, contact the facility to schedule a specific date and time slot. Call (919) 733-7988. Confirm:
Do not skip the scheduling step. Being on the approved list does not automatically mean you have a confirmed appointment.
Children can visit with an approved adult visitor. If a child is coming with someone other than a parent or legal guardian, check with the facility about any additional paperwork required.
Adults 16 and older must show valid government-issued photo ID. Accepted forms include:
Children under 16 must bring a birth certificate. Social Security cards, insurance cards, and credit cards are not valid identification for visits.
NC DAC has a statewide visitor dress code that applies at Wake Correctional Center. Your visit can be denied at the door if you are out of compliance. Do not wear:
When in doubt, dress conservatively. If you are not sure whether something is compliant, call the facility before you leave home.
All visitors go through security before entering the visitation area. Expect:
Leave all personal electronics locked in your vehicle before entering the building. Staff cannot store them for you.
If you have a metal implant, pacemaker, or other medical condition that prevents standard metal detector screening, bring a physician’s note and call the facility in advance. Staff can make accommodations, but they need to know ahead of time.
If you have mobility limitations or need other accessibility support, contact the facility before your visit to confirm what is available.
If you cannot make it in person or want to connect between scheduled weekends, Wake Correctional Center offers video visits through the Getting Out Visits app, powered by ViaPath/GTL.
How to set it up:
Video visits work well if you live outside the Raleigh area or if you want more frequent contact between in-person visits.
A visit can be denied at the door for dress code issues, missing ID, no confirmed appointment, or appearing impaired. A visit in progress can be terminated if conduct disrupts other visitors or violates facility rules.
If you believe a denial was in error, contact the facility after the fact to discuss it. Do not argue with staff at the door.
Wake Correctional Center is a working correctional facility. Schedules can change around holidays, staffing events, or facility operational needs.
Always call (919) 733-7988 to confirm your appointment is on before you drive. Also, confirm the person is still at Wake using the NC OPI inmate search before traveling. Minimum-custody residents can be transferred or moved to work assignments with short notice.
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Visits are on weekends only by appointment. 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 offered rotates monthly. Call (919) 733-7988 to confirm the current schedule before you travel. Note: that number is unconfirmed. Verify it is still current.
VisitationWake Correctional Center offers two time slots on weekends: morning (8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.) and afternoon (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Which one is available on a given weekend rotates each month. The facility rotates the schedule to give all residents fair access to both time slots. Always call ahead to find out which slot applies to your planned visit date.
VisitationYes. Visits are by appointment only. You also need to be on the person's approved visitor list before you can schedule. Walk-ins are not accepted.
VisitationThe person inside requests a blank NC DAC visitor application form and mails it to you. You fill it out completely and send it back to the facility. The facility reviews it, runs a background check, and adds approved visitors to the list.
VisitationYes. Children must be accompanied by an approved adult visitor. Children under 16 need a birth certificate as identification. If a family member other than a parent or legal guardian is bringing the child, check with the facility about any additional requirements.
VisitationAdults 16 and older need a valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. Children under 16 need a birth certificate.
VisitationNo halter tops, tube tops, tank tops, strapless tops, bare midriffs, fishnet, or see-through clothing. No shorts, skirts, or dresses more than 3 inches above the knee. No spandex, wave caps, doo rags, or bandanas. Pants must be worn at the waist. No gang-related or profane clothing. Dress conservatively.
VisitationNo. Cell phones, smartwatches, cameras, and recording devices are not allowed inside. Leave them locked in your vehicle before entering the building.
VisitationAll visitors go through a metal detector and may receive a pat search. If you have a medical device like a pacemaker that prevents standard metal detector screening, bring a physician's note and call the facility in advance to make arrangements.
VisitationYes. Attorney and clergy visits are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment. Contact the facility at (919) 733-7988 to schedule.
VisitationYes. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app (ViaPath/GTL) at sso.gtlconnect.com. Create a free account, find Wake Correctional Center, and submit a visit request to get started.
VisitationBringing drugs, alcohol, or weapons into a NC DAC facility is a felony. You will be arrested and prosecuted. No items can be exchanged with the person inside without prior staff approval.
VisitationUse the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Minimum-custody residents can be transferred or reassigned with short notice, so check before every trip.
VisitationCommon reasons for denial include dress code violations, missing ID, no confirmed appointment, or appearing impaired. If you believe the denial was in error, contact the facility after the fact. Do not argue with staff at the door.
VisitationCan't make the trip? Set up phone calls so the person can reach you.
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