Visits are by appointment only. Call (252) 598-5400. Visiting hours are not published online.
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Visiting Warren Correctional Institution requires advance approval and a scheduled appointment. You cannot walk in. The person inside starts the process by requesting blank visitor application forms from the facility and mailing them to you. Adults 16 and older must attach a copy of a photo ID with their completed application. Minors under 16 must include a birth certificate. Once you are approved, call (252) 598-5400 to schedule a visit. Visiting hours are not posted online, so calling is required before you make any travel plans.
Getting approved to visit takes several steps. Start early so the paperwork is done before you want to visit.
Step 1: The person inside requests blank forms. Ask them to request blank visitor application forms from the facility. They mail the forms to you.
Step 2: You complete and return the form. Fill out the form completely. Adults 16 and older must attach a copy of a valid photo ID. Minors under 16 must include a birth certificate. Mail the completed form back to Warren CI.
Step 3: Wait for approval. The facility reviews applications during open enrollment, which happens every 6 months. Once approved, you will be added to the list.
Step 4: Schedule your visit. Once on the approved list, call (252) 598-5400 to set up an appointment. Do not travel without scheduling first.
Warren CI does not publish visiting hours on its website. Hours vary and can change around holidays or during facility lockdowns. Call (252) 598-5400 before you make any travel plans to confirm the current schedule and your appointment time.
Each inmate may have up to 18 approved visitors on their list. During any single session, no more than 3 visitors may attend at once. Each inmate is allowed one session per week, with a maximum of 2 hours per session.
Coordinate with others who want to visit the same person so sessions are not wasted or double-booked.
Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app (ViaPath/GTL). You can schedule or request an on-demand visit at sso.gtlconnect.com. You must be on the approved visitor list to use video visits. This is a good option when traveling to Manson is not possible.
The type of visit you can have depends on the person’s custody level and security threat group (STG) classification.
Call the facility if you are unsure of the person’s classification before making the trip.
The dress code is strictly enforced. An officer can turn you away at the door if you are not dressed appropriately.
Not allowed:
Bermuda shorts, skirts, and dresses are fine if they fall within the 3-inch rule. When in doubt, wear loose, modest clothing in solid or simple patterns.
All visitors 16 and older go through a pat search. Expect a metal detector screening for everyone. Do not bring cell phones, smartwatches, cameras, or AI-enabled glasses. Leave them locked in your vehicle.
If you have an artificial joint or metal implant, bring your implant ID card from your doctor. Officers will note it and use alternative screening procedures.
Bring only what you need: your valid photo ID and your implant card if applicable. Leave purses, bags, wallets, and personal items locked in your car.
Valid photo ID is required for all visitors 16 and older. Acceptable forms include:
Minors under 16 must include a birth certificate with their original application. During a visit, children must be supervised by an approved adult at all times.
If someone other than a parent is bringing a minor, check with the facility about whether a notarized permission slip is required. Requirements can vary based on custody level and individual circumstances.
Attempting to bring in any unauthorized item, including drugs, alcohol, or weapons, is a felony under North Carolina law.
Warren Correctional Institution sits at 379 Collins Rd. in Manson, NC 27553, in Warren County. The facility also uses the mailing address P.O. Box 728, Norlina, NC 27563 for administrative correspondence. When driving to visit, use the street address at 379 Collins Rd. for navigation. Call ahead to ask about parking availability.
Before making any trip to Warren CI, use the NC OPI inmate search to confirm the person is still housed there. People can be transferred for medical care, court appearances, or reclassification without much advance notice.
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Call (252) 598-5400 to schedule. You must already be on the approved visitor list before you can book an appointment. Visiting hours are not published online, so call before planning any trip.
VisitationThe person inside requests blank visitor application forms from the facility and mails them to you. You fill out the form, attach a photo ID copy if you are 16 or older (or a birth certificate for minors under 16), and mail it back to Warren CI. Enrollment is reviewed every 6 months.
VisitationUp to 3 visitors per session. Each inmate can have up to 18 approved visitors total on their list. One session per week is allowed, up to 2 hours.
VisitationVisiting hours are not published on the facility website. Call (252) 598-5400 to get current hours and to confirm your appointment.
VisitationYes. Video visits are available through the GettingOut Visits app (ViaPath/GTL) at sso.gtlconnect.com. You must be on the approved visitor list. You can schedule or request on-demand video visits through the app.
VisitationDress modestly. No halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, strapless tops, bare midriffs, fishnet, or see-through clothing. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no more than 3 inches above the kneecap. No spandex, no pants below the waist, no wave caps, doo rags, or bandanas. Clothing with gang markings or profanity is not allowed.
VisitationAll visitors 16 and older receive a pat search. Expect a metal detector. Do not bring cell phones, smartwatches, cameras, or AI glasses. If you have a metal implant, bring your implant ID card.
VisitationYes, but minors under 16 must include a birth certificate with the original visitor application. Children must be supervised by an approved adult at all times. Check with the facility about notarized documentation if the adult bringing the child is not a parent.
VisitationClose and medium custody inmates typically have contact visits. Inmates in disciplinary or administrative segregation are limited to non-contact visits. STG Level 2 allows contact visits with immediate family only. STG Level 3 allows non-contact visits with immediate family only.
VisitationBring only your valid photo ID and any required medical documentation. Leave all bags, purses, wallets, and personal items locked in your vehicle.
VisitationBringing illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons into a North Carolina state prison is a felony. You will be arrested and prosecuted.
VisitationUse the NC OPI inmate search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. It shows current facility. Always check before traveling since transfers happen for court, medical care, or reclassification.
Visitation379 Collins Rd., Manson, NC 27553. The facility is in Warren County. Use this street address for navigation when driving to visit. The administrative mailing address (P.O. Box 728, Norlina, NC 27563) is for correspondence, not for driving directions.
VisitationConfirm they are still here before you make the trip. Use the NC OPI search.
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