Albemarle Corrections Facility, Nc

In-person visits at Albemarle Corrections Facility are by appointment only. Call or email to schedule, then confirm the day before. Each offender can have up to 18 approved visitors on their list, with changes allowed during an open enrollment window every six months based on their admission date. Offenders typically get one visit per week, lasting no more than two hours. Usually, no more than three approved visitors can attend a single session—though the warden has discretion. If you're 16 or older, expect a pat/frisk search and screening for electronic devices. You'll need to clear a metal detector and follow the dress code. Cell phones, smartwatches, cameras, and recording devices are prohibited.

NCDAC allows video visitation at Albemarle Corrections Facility through approved apps. The department recommends GettingOut Visits and provides app-store links for download. Connect from home using a PC with a webcam and microphone (recent browser required), or use the GettingOut app—either way, sign in through the vendor portal. You can schedule visits ahead of time or start them on-demand. GettingOut's "Visit Now" option has no upfront or connection fees; you're charged only for actual visit time. If you use ConnectNetwork/GTL, keep your account active. After 180 consecutive days of inactivity, accounts may be forfeited—check customer-service and refund options if needed.

Mail and packages at Albemarle Corrections Facility work differently than you might expect. Many deliveries go through outside vendors. Union Supply Direct orders can be canceled if the offender is placed on certain control statuses before shipping—the purchaser gets a refund minus a $5.00 restocking fee. Vendor rules limit footwear: offenders can have only one pair each of work boots, tennis shoes, and shower shoes at a time. For regular (non-legal) letters, most North Carolina facilities use an offsite mail-scan vendor that screens and scans mail, then delivers digital copies to inmates. Originals are kept only briefly and may be requestable back within a short window for a fee. Packages and publications are handled separately and must follow facility/vendor instructions.

Deposits for someone at Albemarle Corrections Facility must go through NCDAC vendor partners, and only approved visitors can send funds. Options include ViaPath/ConnectNetwork (website or app), phone, walk-in/retail locations including Western Union cash deposits, or mailing a money order (the fee-free option). For Western Union cash deposits to TRUST accounts, use payment code "NCDAC TRUST." Mailing a money order? Make it payable to TouchPay, include the required deposit slip, and send it to TouchPay Holdings, LLC, PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174. Funds typically post within ten business days. For help with deposits, call ViaPath at 877-650-4249. A fee schedule is published effective August 1, 2023.