Columbus Correctional Institution is a Medium security level State Prison located in the city of Whiteville, 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 1930s. The facility has a capacity of 698 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Whiteville, NC judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Columbus Correctional Institution
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Columbus Correctional Institution 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 Columbus Correctional Institution Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Columbus Correctional Institution inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 910-642-3285 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Columbus Correctional Institution State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Columbus Correctional Institution 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 | Regular Population 8:30 Am - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Legal Visits 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Segregated Inmates/Non-Contact Visits 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Tue | Regular Population 8:30 Am - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Legal Visits 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Segregated Inmates/Non-Contact Visits 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Wed | Regular Population 8:30 Am - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Legal Visits 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Segregated Inmates/Non-Contact Visits 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Thu | Regular Population 8:30 Am - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Legal Visits 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Segregated Inmates/Non-Contact Visits 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | — |
| Sun | Regular Population 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Hol | — |
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 Columbus Correctional Institution.
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 910-642-3285.
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 Columbus Correctional Institution 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 Columbus Correctional Institution P.O. Box 8 Brunswick, NC 28424 | — | — | — |