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NC Department of Adult Correction

The NC Department of Adult Correction employs almost 20,000 people with a budget of $1.9 billion as of 2024, making it one of the largest agencies in the state. (source: dac.nc.gov/about-us

List of Prison Facilities/Institutions

List of Prison Facilities/Institutions
Includes an alphabetical list of prisons across North Carolina and the directors of each of the 4 regions across the state.

Map of Prison Facilities across North Carolina

Map of Prison Facilities across North Carolina
This map shows the four regions of North Carolina prison facilities by county.

Key Contacts for NC Prisons

Contact Us: NC Dept. of Adult Correction

Prison Visitation

Prison Visitation

Criminal Offender Search

Criminal Offender Search
"Search by name or offender ID for up-to-date information on North Carolina state prison offenders, probationers and parolees." (dac.nc.gov)

Cost of Corrections (Per Inmate)

Daily Cost Per Offender Report
Daily Cost Per Offender Comparison By Custody Level

Prison Education Services

Prison Education Services

Transition Services

Transition Services
"The Transition Services team helps prepare individuals to navigate life successfully in their local communities." (dac.nc.gov)