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Updated July 8, 2026
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Warren Correctional Institution, NC

Physical Address 379 Collins Rd., Manson, NC 27553

Warren Correctional Institution is a North Carolina state prison for men in Manson, Warren County, holding up to 809 people across close, medium, and minimum custody levels. Operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction since 1997, it was built when five smaller Warren County prisons were consolidated into one facility. Warren CI runs the Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant, where inmates manufacture soap and industrial cleaning products for state government agencies, and the At Both Ends of the Leash (ABEL) program, where inmates train service dogs for people with disabilities. This guide covers the NC OPI inmate search, how to get on the approved visitor list, ViaPath/ConnectNetwork money deposits, phone calls at $0.10 per minute, and TextBehind mail. All data is verified from NC DAC.

Warren Correctional Institution
Warren Correctional Institution: Inmate Search, Visiting & Contact Info

City

Manson

County

Warren County

State

NC

Facility Type

state prison

Gender

Male

Capacity

809

Custody Levels

Close

Operator

NC Department of Adult Correction

Address

379 Collins Rd., Manson, NC 27553

Phone

(252) 598-5400

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Visitation

  • Visits are by appointment only. Call (252) 598-5400 to schedule.
  • Visiting hours are not published online. Call before you plan any trip.
  • You must be on the approved visitor list before your first visit. The person inside requests blank forms and mails them to you.
  • Up to 18 approved visitors total; max 3 per session; one session per week, up to 2 hours.

Send Money

  • Use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits: connectnetwork.com or the ConnectNetwork app.
  • Phone deposits: Trust Fund 888-428-1845 or AdvancePay 800-483-8314.
  • Western Union code: NCDAC TRUST. Money orders are free (payable to TouchPay).
  • Only approved visitors may deposit funds.

Phone & Messaging

  • Calls go through ViaPath/GTL. Rate is $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 available through the GettingOut Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com.
  • Calls are monitored and recorded.

Mail & Photos

  • Personal mail goes through TextBehind. Send to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Warren Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131.
  • Your return address must include your full first AND last name, or mail will be returned.
  • Books and publications ship directly to 379 Collins Rd., Manson, NC 27553.
  • Legal mail does not go through TextBehind. Contact the facility directly.

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What You Need to Know

Verified from NC DAC OPI See our sources ›

Use the NC Department of Adult Correction Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us to find anyone in NC state custody, including Warren CI. Search by name or OPUS Number. Write down the OPUS Number: you need it for every deposit, letter, and the visitor application form.

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Verified from NC DAC visitation policy See our sources ›

Visits at Warren CI are by appointment only. Call (252) 598-5400 to schedule. Visiting hours are not posted online, so you must call before planning a trip. You must be on the approved visitor list first. The person inside requests blank 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.

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Verified from ViaPath/ConnectNetwork See our sources ›

Deposits 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.

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Verified from ViaPath/GTL See our sources ›

Calls at Warren 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 Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com. Calls are monitored and recorded.

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Verified from TextBehind/NC DAC mail policy See our sources ›

Personal mail goes through TextBehind. Send letters to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Warren Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Your return address must include your full first and last name. Books and publications ship directly to 379 Collins Rd., Manson, NC 27553. Legal mail does not go through TextBehind.

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Families Also Ask

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How do I find someone at Warren Correctional Institution?

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. Write down the OPUS Number: you need it for deposits, mail, and the visitor application.

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How do I visit Warren Correctional Institution?

Visits are by appointment only. Call (252) 598-5400 to schedule. You must first be on the approved visitor list, which the person inside starts by requesting blank application forms and mailing them to you.

Visitation
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How do I send money to someone at Warren CI?

Use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to connectnetwork.com or the ConnectNetwork app and find Warren 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 Money
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How do phone calls work at Warren CI?

Calls 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 available through the GettingOut Visits app.

Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address for Warren CI?

Personal mail goes through TextBehind. Send to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Warren 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 379 Collins Rd., Manson, NC 27553.

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What is Warren Correctional Institution?

Warren Correctional Institution is a state prison for men in Manson, Warren County, North Carolina, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It opened August 18, 1997 by consolidating five smaller Warren County prisons into one facility. It holds up to 809 people across close, medium, and minimum custody levels, runs the Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant, and operates the ABEL service dog training program.

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What programs are available at Warren CI?

Warren CI offers HiSet/GED education, vocational training, the Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant where inmates manufacture soap and cleaning products for state agencies, and the At Both Ends of the Leash (ABEL) program where inmates train service dogs for people with disabilities.

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