How to Visit Sampson Corrections Inst, Nc (NC)

In-person visits at this NCDAC facility are by appointment only. Show up without one, and you'll likely be turned away. Handle the scheduling step first, even if you've visited other facilities before.

To schedule an in-person visit, call or email the prison where the person is housed. Not sure which location they're at? Confirm that first. You need to contact the specific prison to set the appointment.

Video visits are also an option. The incarcerated person connects with you from an electronic tablet or video kiosk inside the facility using a video visiting app. You must be on their approved visitors list, so approval still matters even if you're visiting from home.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Call or email the prison where the person is housed to schedule an in-person visit appointment.
• ✓ Keep the appointment details you’re given so you can reference them if there’s a question at check-in.
• ✓ Show up for your visit at the scheduled time (walk-ins are not the same as appointments at this facility).

1. Call the prison the day before your visit - ask staff to confirm the facility’s visitation status.
2. Verify your appointment is still active - if there were changes or cancellations, reschedule before you travel.

• ✓ Make sure you are on the incarcerated person’s approved visitors list (video visits are limited to approved visitors).
• ✓ Download the Getting Out Visits app to conduct a video visit or make a video visit appointment.
• ✓ If you’re visiting from home, use a personal computer with internet access, a webcam, a microphone, and a recent web browser.
• ✓ Ask whether video visits are available on-demand, scheduled for a future date/time, or both.

Before making travel plans, confirm you have the right contact information for the prison where your loved one is currently housed. That's who you call or email to schedule. When you reach them, verify that in-person visiting is appointment-only and ask what details they need to lock in your appointment.

For video visits, confirm a few details upfront so you're not troubleshooting at the last minute. Video visits are limited to people on the incarcerated person's approved visitors list, so ask what the facility requires to be considered "approved." Also confirm whether you'll need the Getting Out Visits app, and whether video visits are on-demand, scheduled ahead, or both. If you plan to visit from home, check that your setup meets the basics: a computer, internet connection, webcam, microphone, and a modern web browser.