How Many People Are Housed at Scotland Correctional Institution? (Explaining Conflicting Official Numbers)

Trying to figure out how many people are housed at Scotland Correctional Institution? The official department page gives you three different numbers. One spot lists an offender capacity of 1,652. Another says Scotland CI "houses more than 1,700" adult male offenders. A third describes it as a "1,756-bed" high-security facility. That's confusing - especially when you're trying to understand crowding levels or confirm where your loved one is located.

Part of the confusion comes from how Scotland CI is structured. It's not a single-custody facility - it houses adult males across close, medium, and minimum custody units. Different sections of the official page may describe the facility by custody units, total beds, or current population, which is why the numbers don't always match up.

Need to confirm details directly? Scotland Correctional Institution is located at 22385 McGirts Bridge Road, Laurinburg, NC 28353. The phone number is 910-390-4700. The facility sits near the Laurinburg-Maxton Airport - helpful for double-checking you've got the right place if you're coordinating from out of town.

The "1,756-bed" figure reflects how the prison was built and expanded. Scotland CI opened in September 2003 as a 1,000-bed close custody facility. A 504-bed medium security addition opened in March 2011, followed by a 252-bed minimum security unit in July 2011. Add those up (1,000 + 504 + 252) and you get 1,756 beds - matching the official description. That's why you'll see a larger bed count even when other parts of the page list different capacity numbers.

1. Start with the North Carolina offender search - Look up the person by name or offender number so you can confirm where they’re currently listed.
2. Call Scotland CI if you need confirmation - Use 910-390-4700 to ask staff to confirm the person is currently housed at Scotland CI and, if appropriate, their current housing location. Have the offender number ready so the call goes faster.

To call or send mail, use Scotland CI's contact info: 22385 McGirts Bridge Road, Laurinburg, NC 28353. Phone: 910-390-4700.

Questions to Ask

• ✓ Is [full name] (offender number: [#]) currently housed at Scotland Correctional Institution?
• ✓ If yes, which unit are they currently assigned to?
• ✓ If I’m asking about how many people are housed there right now, what date/time does your number reflect?
• ✓ Who am I speaking with (name/title), and what’s the best way to reference this call later?
• ✓ What was the date/time of my call (write it down for your records)?