Ordering Seasonal Packages for Someone at Scotland CI: What to Know and How to Order
Want to send a seasonal package to someone at Scotland Correctional Institution (Scotland CI)? The easiest way to avoid rejected items is ordering through North Carolina's statewide seasonal package program—the shopping pages only show items that are already approved.
North Carolina runs a statewide Seasonal Package program for people incarcerated in the NC Department of Adult Correction. You place orders through the NC inmate package site, choosing from items shown on the shopping pages. The big advantage? Everything listed is pre-approved for the program. That doesn't guarantee every item works for every person or facility situation, but you're shopping from a list that's already been cleared.
Scotland CI contact: Scotland Correctional Institution, 22385 McGirts Bridge Road, Laurinburg, NC 28353. Phone: 910-390-4700.
Ordering only opens during specific windows. For example, one Spring Seasonal Package window ran from Wednesday, January 7th through Friday, February 6th. Check the current ordering window on the package site before you start shopping - miss the cutoff and you'll have to wait for the next season.
Stick to what's listed on the shopping pages. These items are pre-approved, which helps you avoid the frustration of buying something that gets rejected. One thing to keep in mind: property limits. Clothing and shoes often have possession caps. If the person already has the maximum allowed in a category, sending another item could create problems when the package arrives.
- ✓ Footwear package limit: offenders may only possess one pair of work boots at a time.
- ✓ Footwear package limit: offenders may only possess one pair of tennis shoes at a time.
- ✓ Footwear package limit: offenders may only possess one pair of shower shoes at a time.
Here's something that catches people off guard: control status changes. If the incarcerated person is placed on HCON, MCON, ICON, or Safekeeper status before the package ships, Union Supply Direct will cancel the order. You'll get a refund minus a $5.00 restocking fee. If you're timing a package around a birthday or holiday, keep this in mind - status changes happen, and they can stop your order from going out.
Buyer beware (electronics): Some prisons may not have the infrastructure needed for rechargeable electronic devices. You’re responsible for confirming any rechargeable device you buy is compatible with the conditions and restrictions at the receiving facility (like Scotland CI).
- Confirm the current ordering window - The site posts a first and last day to order (for example, Spring ordering has been shown as Wednesday, January 7th through Friday, February 6th), and orders outside the window won’t go through.
- Choose items that appear on the shopping pages - The items shown there are pre-approved for purchase and delivery through the seasonal package program.
- Double-check property limits before you buy - Footwear is a common snag because offenders may only possess one pair each of work boots, tennis shoes, and shower shoes at any given time.
- Verify rechargeable electronics will work at the facility - Some prisons may not support rechargeable devices, and you’re responsible for confirming compatibility with the receiving facility’s conditions and restrictions.
- Place your order through the NC inmate package site and save your confirmation - Keep the order details handy in case you need to follow up.
If your order gets canceled due to control status (HCON, MCON, ICON, or Safekeeper), you'll receive a refund minus a $5.00 restocking fee. Your next step: contact Union Supply Direct with your order information to confirm what happened and what was refunded. Need to verify something on the facility end? Call Scotland CI at 910-390-4700.
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