What Happens If Your Loved One Is on Death Row or in Segregation at Central Prison

Central Prison houses death row offenders and other special populations. These custody levels come with tighter movement and visiting controls. Expect visits to be more limited or structured than in general population.

Central Prison is located at 1300 Western Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27606. The main phone number is 919-733-0800.

Custody status affects what kind of visit is allowed. If your loved one is on administrative segregation, disciplinary segregation, or in control status (except protective control), visits are restricted to non-contact by appointment only. Non-contact means you'll be separated during the visit. Confirm the visit type when you schedule so you know what to expect.

• ✓ Call or email Central Prison to schedule your visit appointment.
• ✓ Call Central Prison the day before your scheduled visit to confirm the facility’s visitation status.

If your loved one is validated as a Security Threat Group (STG) Level 2, contact visits are allowed with approved immediate family members. Not sure if you're on the approved list? Ask when you call to schedule.

STG Level 3 validation is more restrictive. Approved immediate family members are limited to non-contact visits only. This matters when you're making plans, since it changes what the visit will actually look like.

1. Request an appointment - Visits are by appointment only, so call or email the prison to schedule.
2. Confirm the visit type for your loved one’s current status - Ask whether the appointment will be contact or non-contact based on their housing and custody restrictions.
3. Call the day before - Reconfirm the facility’s visitation status so you do not make the trip and find out visits are not running as expected.

To schedule or confirm a visit, contact Central Prison at 919-733-0800. The street address is 1300 Western Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27606.