Wilkes Correctional Center is a minimum custody, ACA-accredited reentry prison in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina. It holds 268 male residents and is operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. The facility was transferred to state control under the Conner Bill in 1931 and rebuilt in the late 1930s as one of 61 field unit prisons for road-building crews. The original 1930s dormitory is still in use today. Most residents hold work release jobs in the Wilkes County community and return each evening. Programs include Wilkes Community College HiSET courses, Thinking for a Change, substance abuse group therapy, the Father's Accountability Program, and transitional services. This guide covers how to find someone with the NC OPI inmate search, how to schedule a visit, how to send money through ConnectNetwork, how phone calls work through ViaPath, and how to send mail through TextBehind. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
North Wilkesboro
County
Wilkes County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
268
Custody Levels
Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
404 Statesville Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Phone
(336) 667-4533
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment. Call (336) 667-4533 or email [email protected] to confirm the current schedule. Most residents leave daily for work. Call before you travel.
View ArticleNC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Send money at ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845. Only approved visitors may deposit.
View ArticleCalls go through ViaPath/GTL at $0.10 per minute, 15-minute max. Most residents are on work release during the day. Expect calls in the evenings.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to TextBehind in Phoenix MD, not the facility in North Wilkesboro. Books go to the facility address. Legal mail: contact the facility.
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 Wilkes Correctional Center. Search by name. Write down the OPUS number: you need it for every deposit, letter, and visitor application.
See the full breakdownVisits at Wilkes Correctional Center are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application. Once approved, you can visit (max 3 visitors per session, one session per week, up to 2 hours). Wilkes is a reentry facility. Most residents leave daily for work release jobs in Wilkes County. Call (336) 667-4533 or email [email protected] to confirm current hours before you travel.
See the full breakdownNC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork (GTL) for all money deposits. Go to ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845. You can also use Western Union code NCDAC TRUST or send a money order free of charge. You need the person's full name and OPUS number. Only approved visitors may deposit funds.
See the full breakdownCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute, 15-minute max per call. All calls are monitored and recorded. Most residents are off-site on work release during the day. Expect calls in the evenings. Call (336) 667-4533 to confirm availability if you have not heard from the person.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind, not to the facility in North Wilkesboro. Address personal mail to: Wilkes Correctional Center, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go to the facility: 404 Statesville Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Legal mail goes directly to the facility. Do not use TextBehind for legal mail.
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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 to confirm the person is at Wilkes. Their OPUS number is required for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application form. You fill it out and return it. Once approved, you are added to their list (max 18 people). Contact the visitation team at (336) 667-4533 or [email protected] to confirm current hours before traveling.
VisitationNo. Visits require advance scheduling. Walk-in visits are not permitted. Contact (336) 667-4533 or email [email protected] to learn the current scheduling process.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find Wilkes Correctional Center, and deposit with the person's name and OPUS number. You can also call 888-428-1845, use Western Union code NCDAC TRUST, or send a money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174.
Send MoneyPersonal mail goes through TextBehind: Wilkes Correctional Center, [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go to the facility: 404 Statesville Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
MailCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. The rate is $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute cap per call. Most residents are on work release during the day. Expect calls in the evenings. All calls are monitored and recorded.
Phone CallsWilkes Correctional Center is a minimum custody, ACA-accredited state prison in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, NC. It holds 268 male residents and is designated as a reentry facility. Most residents leave daily for community work assignments in Wilkes County. Programs include Wilkes Community College HiSET courses, Thinking for a Change, substance abuse group therapy, and the Father's Accountability Program.
AboutWilkes is a reentry facility where most residents hold work release jobs in the Wilkes County community. These assignments happen on weekdays during business hours. Call (336) 667-4533 to confirm the person's schedule before you plan a visit or expect a call.
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