Eastern Corrections Inst, NC
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How to Contact an Inmate at Eastern Corrections Inst, NC (NC)
Want to reach someone at Eastern Corrections Institution? You have three main options: video visits, in-person visitation by appointment, and mail through the state's digital mail system.
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How to Send Money to Eastern Corrections Inst, NC (NC)
Sending money to someone at Eastern Corrections Inst, NC is straightforward once you know the deposit system North Carolina uses and who can send funds. Here are the options NCDAC lists, plus a few things to double-check before paying fees or mailing anything.
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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI)
Your first visit to Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) is totally doable—but you can't just show up. North Carolina prisons require appointments, and a few basic steps (approval, confirmation, screening prep) make the difference between a smooth visit and getting turned away at the door.
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Visitation
- Visits are by appointment; callers should call or email to schedule and confirm the day before the visit.
- Offenders are normally allowed one visiting session per week and visits must not exceed two hours.
- Video visits are available via the Getting Out Visits app or from home on a computer and are limited to approved visitors.
Communication
- Video visits are available via the Getting Out Visits app or on a computer and are limited to people on the incarcerated person’s approved visitors list.
- All visits must be scheduled by appointment; callers should schedule by phone or email and confirm the day before the visit.
- NCDAC permits both in-person and video visitation and encourages family and friend contact.
Sending Money
- Mail money orders for trust deposits payable to TouchPay (TouchPay Holdings) and send them with the deposit slip to TouchPay Holdings, LLC, PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001‑0174.
- You can send money online at ConnectNetwork.com using a credit or debit card.
- NCDAC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork (and TouchPay) to offer multiple deposit options including web, mobile, phone, walk‑in and mailed money orders.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Eastern Corrections Inst requires all visits by appointment. Schedule by phone or email, then confirm the day before. Under normal circumstances, each incarcerated person can have one visiting session per week, lasting up to two hours. Video visits are also available through the Getting Out Visits app or from a home computer, but only for people on the approved visitors list. Each offender may have up to 18 visitor applications on file. Before attending in person or setting up a video visit, make sure you're approved and follow the facility's application and ID instructions. Contact status, hours, and eligibility can vary, so check the facility page or call with questions.
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Staying connected with someone at Eastern Corrections Inst. is possible through both in-person and video visits. NCDAC encourages family and friend connection when approved and scheduled. Video visitation uses the Getting Out Visits app or a home computer, but only people on the incarcerated person's approved visitor list can participate. Every visit requires an appointment. Schedule ahead by phone or email, then confirm the day before. To add funds for phone or tablet use, the facility uses third-party vendors like ViaPath/ConnectNetwork and TouchPay. Options include online, mobile, phone, walk-in locations, and money orders.
Read full guideSending Money
To add money to someone's account at Eastern Corrections Inst, NC, you'll use N.C. DAC deposit vendors ViaPath/ConnectNetwork and TouchPay. Options include online, mobile, phone, walk-in, and mailed money orders. For online deposits, send funds through ConnectNetwork.com using a credit or debit card. You can also use the vendor's phone or walk-in options. If you prefer to mail funds, send a money order payable to TouchPay (TouchPay Holdings) with the required deposit slip. Mail it to TouchPay Holdings, LLC, PO Box 174, Houston, TX 77001-0174. Mailed deposits may take up to ten business days to become available. Only visitors approved for that offender may deposit funds. For deposit issues, call ViaPath/ConnectNetwork at 877-650-4249.
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Showing 6 of 9How do I schedule a visit at Eastern Corrections Inst, NC?
Visits are by appointment. Call or email the prison to schedule, and plan to confirm your visit the day before the appointment.
VisitationHow long and how often can I visit someone at Eastern Corrections Inst?
Under normal circumstances, offenders are allowed one visiting session per week. Each visit is limited to two hours.
VisitationCan I do a video visit from home with someone at Eastern Corrections Inst?
Yes. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app or from a home computer, as long as you are on the incarcerated person’s approved visitors list.
VisitationHow do I schedule a visit at Eastern Corrections Inst, NC?
Visits are by appointment, so schedule your visit by contacting the facility by phone or email. Confirm the appointment the day before your scheduled visit.
CommunicationCan I do video visits with an inmate at Eastern Corrections Inst, NC?
Yes. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app or from a home computer. You must be on the incarcerated person’s approved visitor list to use video visitation.
CommunicationHow can I add money to an inmate’s account at Eastern Corrections Inst, NC?
Eastern Corrections Inst. uses third-party services such as ViaPath/ConnectNetwork and TouchPay for deposits and phone or tablet funding. You can typically add money online, by mobile or phone, at walk-in locations, or by money order through the vendor system.
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Eastern Corrections Institution in North Carolina allows visits either in person or by video. NCDAC encourages visitation by family and friends.
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