Polk Correctional Institution is a Close security level State Prison located in the city of Butner, 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 1997. The facility has a capacity of 1,208 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Polk City, FL judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Polk Correctional Institution
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Polk 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 Polk Correctional Institution Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Polk Correctional Institution inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 919-575-3070 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Polk Correctional Institution State Prison has visiting hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Polk 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 | — |
| Tue | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Wed | — |
| Thu | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | 9am-3pm |
| Sun | 9am-3pm |
| 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 Polk 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 919-575-3070.
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 Polk 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 Polk Correctional Institution Box 2500 Butner, NC 27509 | — | — | — |