Central Prison is a Close security level State Prison located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under North Carolina state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1884. The facility has a capacity of 1,104 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Raleigh, NC judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Central Prison
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Central Prison is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Central Prison Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Central Prison inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 919-733-0800 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Central Prison State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Central Prison inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | Units 1, 2, 3 & 5 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) |
| Tue | Units 1, 2, 3 & 5 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) |
| Wed | Units 1 & 2 (Control Segregation) 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Family Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 (Control/Segregation) 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Family Visits Only) |
| Thu | Units 1, 2, 3 & 5 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) |
| Fri | Unit 3 (Death Row) 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) |
| Sat | Unit 2 (Processing/Safekeeping) 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) |
| Sun | Unit 5 (Regular Population) 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) Units 4 (Hospital) & Unit 6 (Mental Health) 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) |
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Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Central Prison.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 919-733-0800.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Central Prison State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Name, ID Number Central Prison 1300 Western Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27606 | — | — | — |