How to Send Money to Caledonia Correctional (NC)
Sending money is usually straightforward once you confirm the facility name and current rules. This facility has some unique operations, so a quick verification step upfront can save you time.
Caledonia Correctional Institution runs an on-site cannery where incarcerated people process and can crops grown on the prison farm. Work programs like this can affect how accounts and commissary spending work for your loved one, especially if payments, deductions, or timing are tied to program operations.
Note: The cannery was temporarily suspended for safety and security audits but has since resumed. If you're sending funds for something tied to work or program activity, confirm the current status first.
You may see two different facility names depending on where you look. Roanoke River Correctional Institution was formerly known as Caledonia Correctional Institution. Older paperwork or third-party listings may still use "Caledonia."
Steps-to-follow
- ✓ Confirm the facility name being used on the instructions you are following (you may see Caledonia Correctional Institution or Roanoke River Correctional Institution).
- ✓ If your question is connected to work/program activity, verify that the cannery is currently operating (it was previously suspended for audits and later resumed).
- ✓ Have your loved one’s full name and ID number ready before you start any deposit process.
- ✓ Use only the deposit methods the facility currently accepts, and double-check any limits or rules before you send money.
If you're trying to time money for a specific need (commissary day, a program expense, or anything connected to work assignments), verify the current cannery and program operations first. The cannery was temporarily suspended for safety and security audits and has since resumed. Operational changes like that can affect timelines or how program-related funds get handled.
When looking up guidance, pay attention to the facility name on the page or document. Roanoke River Correctional Institution is the former Caledonia Correctional Institution. You may need to search using both names to make sure you're reading the right instructions and not an outdated listing.
Note: Because this facility runs an on-site cannery and farm work programs, money rules can work differently than at facilities without those operations. Confirm the current account and commissary policy before sending funds so the money is available the way you expect.
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