North Carolina Department of Corrections Inmate Search
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) oversees all state-sentenced felony offenders, state prison institutions, probation, and post-release supervision across North Carolina.
Search the Official NCDAC Offender Database
Look up active state prisoners, past felony convictions, sentence lengths, and scheduled parole eligibility dates directly on the official North Carolina Department of Adult Correction public portal.
Major North Carolina State Prisons & Correctional Facilities
Directory of primary state-operated correctional institutions, diagnostic intake units, and close-security penitentiaries in North Carolina.
Central Prison
Maximum Security / State Receiving & Medical CenterMaury Correctional Institution
Close Security FacilityScotland Correctional Institution
Close Security FacilityAlexander Correctional Institution
Close Security FacilityNorth Carolina State Prison Phone, Mail & Commissary Rules
Telephone services across NCDAC institutions are managed by ViaPath Technologies (GTL). Inmates cannot receive incoming calls; families must create and fund a prepaid calling account to accept collect or debit conversations.
To send money for hygiene, food, or medical copays, use the state-approved vendor JPay / Access Corrections. Deposits require the offender's legal name and state DOC identification number.
North Carolina DOC Inmate Search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in North Carolina state prison?
Search the official NCDAC Offender Public Information portal (webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do) using the inmate's OPUS number or legal first and last name to view current prison location, conviction offenses, and parole dates.
How do I send money to an inmate in North Carolina state prison?
Funds can be deposited online via JPay (jpay.com) or TouchPay using the offender's 7-digit OPUS ID number, or deposited via lobby kiosks at designated NCDAC facilities.
How does parole and post-release supervision work in North Carolina?
Under North Carolina's Structured Sentencing Act, most offenses require serving a defined percentage of time followed by mandatory post-release supervision managed by the NCDAC Parole Commission.
Browse North Carolina County Jail Rosters
Search local county jail facilities, recent booking photos, and active sheriff intake records across North Carolina.