How to send messages, photos, and packages
All non-legal mail to Central Prison goes through TextBehind, which scans letters offsite and delivers them electronically. Mail your letter to TextBehind's P.O. Box 247 in Phoenix, MD, and make sure your return address includes your full first and last name—mail missing either name gets returned. Want the original letter back after scanning? Contact TextBehind within 30 days to request it; there's a $2.50 per-letter fee for return postage. Don't include religious correspondence course materials in letters—those get returned to sender. Approved religious courses and sacred texts must come directly from the vendor, school, or religious institution. For packages, use Central Prison's street address listed on the facility page.
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Mail for someone at Central Prison doesn't go straight to the mailroom. Regular (non-legal) letters are routed through TextBehind, screened and scanned, then delivered electronically to the person's tablet.
Mail non-legal letters to TextBehind's P.O. Box 247 in Phoenix, MD. TextBehind scans and delivers mail electronically for Central Prison. Include your full first and last name in the return address—otherwise, the mail gets returned.
No. Religious correspondence course materials should not be included in letters and will be returned to the sender. Approved religious correspondence courses and sacred texts must be sent directly to the facility from the vendor, school, or religious institution.
Contact TextBehind within 30 days to request the original mailed item back after it’s scanned. A $2.50 per-letter service fee applies for return postage.
Central Prison in Raleigh requires you to schedule in-person visits ahead of time. Get your visitor application approved first, then book your appointment directly with the facility—your first visit will go much smoother that way.
Getting funds to someone at Central Prison, NC? You have several department-approved options. The right choice depends on how quickly you need the money to post and what fees you're comfortable paying.
Putting money on someone's account at Central Prison comes down to three things: who's allowed to deposit, which vendor handles each method, and where to mail money orders.
