Correctional facilities in North Carolina include county jails operated by sheriff's offices and state prisons operated by the state department of corrections, collectively providing secure confinement and rehabilitation programming for incarcerated residents statewide.
Jails Prisons locations are available in 130 cities across North Carolina. They are spread across 100 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include Raleigh, Concord, Morganton, which are home to major county jails, state correctional facilities, or federal detention centers serving the region.
Residents of North Carolina who have a family member incarcerated in a state prison can use the state department of corrections' inmate locator tool online to find their current facility, housing unit, and upcoming release date.
Jails Prisons by Counties
Families of incarcerated individuals in North Carolina should use the state DOC inmate search tool to locate a loved one, then contact the specific facility's visitation office to register as an approved visitor before attempting any visit. Video visitation options may also be available as an alternative to in-person visits.
Browse Jails Prisons by county across North Carolina to find the nearest location.