How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
North Carolina prisons often offer both in-person and video visitation, but options vary by facility—check Richmond Correctional Institution's current visitation information before making plans. For in-person visits, you'll need to be on the incarcerated person's approved visitor list. Usually, the incarcerated person starts this process and mails you visitor application forms to complete. Your visit may be contact or non-contact depending on housing, security classification, or disciplinary status. Visitor applications typically ask for valid ID and basic background information. Follow the facility's instructions for submitting forms and scheduling. Always verify the official rules—hours, eligibility, and visit type—right before you go.
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Getting approved to visit at Richmond Correctional Institution starts with a visitor application. Once you understand what to attach and what might trigger a denial, the process becomes much easier.
Your first visit to Richmond Correctional Institution takes some setup, but it's straightforward once you know the steps: get approved, book your appointment, and arrive ready for screening.
Many North Carolina prisons offer both in-person and video visits, but availability varies by facility. Check Richmond Correctional Institution’s official visitation information to confirm whether video visits are offered and how scheduling works.
It depends on the incarcerated person’s housing, security classification, and disciplinary status. Some people or units may be limited to non-contact visits or have visits restricted, so verify the person’s status with the facility before you go.
Adult visitors typically need a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors usually must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and additional documentation may be required—follow the facility’s visitor-application instructions.
Phone and messaging services at Richmond Correctional Institution run through electronic tablets provided by ViaPath/GTL, the vendor contracted by the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction. These tablets handle phone calls, texts, digitized mail, and access to educational and entertainment content. If tablets aren't available, people can also use electronic kiosks and wall phones.
Sending money to someone at Richmond Correctional Institution boils down to two options: electronic deposits through ViaPath's ConnectNetwork, or mailing a money order for a trust deposit. Here's what you need to know about each method.
