How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Warren Correctional Institution welcomes visits from family and friends and offers both in-person and video options. In-person visits require an appointment—call or email the prison to schedule, then confirm your visit the day before. Your visitor application must be approved before any visit; the incarcerated person starts the process by getting blank application forms from the facility. Contact or non-contact visits depend on the incarcerated person's Security Threat Group level. Level 2 offenders may have contact visits with approved immediate family, while Level 3 offenders are limited to non-contact visits. Expect to pass through a metal detector. Follow the dress code—shirts and shoes are required, and revealing clothing is prohibited. Leave electronics at home, including cellphones, smartwatches, cameras, recording devices, and smart/AI glasses.
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In-person visits are by appointment only. Call or email the prison to schedule, and confirm the visit a day before your appointment.
Yes. Your completed visitor application must be approved by facility staff before any visit. The incarcerated person must obtain blank application forms from the facility to start the process.
Sometimes, but it depends on the incarcerated person’s Security Threat Group level. Level 2 offenders may have contact visits with approved immediate family, while Level 3 offenders are restricted to non-contact visits.
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Sending a letter or approved package to someone at Warren Correctional Institution? Use the P.O. Box address—that's what goes on the envelope so mail routes correctly: P.O. Box 728, Norlina, NC 27563.
