NCDPS - New Hanover Correctional Center

State Prison

Last Updated: February 14, 2024
Address
330 Division Dr, Wilmington, NC 28402
Beds
384
County
New Hanover
Phone
910-251-2666
Fax
910-251-2670
Email
cpvisit@doc.state.nc.us
Mailing Address
Box 240, Wilmington, NC 28402

NHCC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - minimum facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at NHCC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 910-251-2666.

Located at 330 Division Dr in Wilmington, NC, NHCC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. NHCC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

New Hanover Correctional Center, serves as a designated re-entry facility, providing minimum security housing for adult male offenders. The facility, with a capacity of 384 inmates, houses individuals in dormitories and operates one of the state's largest work release programs, allowing over 140 inmates to work in various community businesses daily.

Cape Fear Community College plays a significant role in the educational rehabilitation of inmates at New Hanover CC, offering a diverse range of full-time and part-time courses. These include High School Equivalency, Computer Information Systems, Horticulture Technology, Electrical Wiring, Human Resource Development, Computer Applications, Cognitive Behavior Intervention, F.A.T.H.E.R., Anger Management, Network Cable/Copper Wiring, and Network Fiber Optics.

The work release program at New Hanover Correctional Center is integral to preparing inmates for their eventual release. It allows them to acclimate to normal life outside of prison while also providing financial preparation. In addition to work release opportunities, inmates can engage in various support jobs within the facility, including kitchen, laundry, custodial, and maintenance duties. Vocational training programs in horticulture and industrial electricity are also available, equipping inmates with valuable skills for future employment.

The history of New Hanover Correctional Center dates back to 1915 when the first permanent county prison was constructed in New Hanover County. Initially built to accommodate 200 county prisoners, the facility underwent expansions and renovations over the years, including the addition of modular dormitories in 1978 and the construction of new dormitories in 1988 and 1992.

In 1931, with the passage of the Conner Bill, New Hanover became one of the county prisons for which the state assumed responsibility. Throughout the late 1930s, it was one of the field unit prisons renovated or built to accommodate inmates engaged in road-building projects.

The prison's facilities continued to evolve, with upgrades such as the addition of a 50-bed dormitory in 1987 and another 250 beds as part of a larger construction program in 1989. Inmates were housed in a remodeled original building equipped with classrooms and office space, providing improved facilities for educational and administrative purposes.

Today, New Hanover Correctional Center remains committed to its mission of facilitating inmate rehabilitation and re-entry into society. Through its educational programs, vocational training initiatives, and work release opportunities, the facility strives to equip inmates with the skills and resources necessary for successful reintegration into their communities.

Inmate Locator

NHCC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

Get an Arrest Record immediately.

Visitation Information

Visits to NCDPS offenders are by appointment only. Call the prison where the offender is housed to schedule an appointment. Visitors should call the prison the day before a scheduled visit to confirm the facility's visitation status. Also, video visitation now is available at most but not all prisons, so family and friends may be able to do a virtual visit if they prefer. Call the prison for additional information on video visitation at the facility.
Visitation by family and friends is encouraged and can make a positive difference during an offender's time in prison. Prison staff understand the importance of offenders maintaining contact with their family and friends. However, offenders can not be assigned to specific facilities within the prison system for the convenience of visitation.

For more information regarding prisons and visitation, please read the Handbook for Family and Friends of Offenders.
The increased safety and security measures are implemented to address, and ultimately eliminate, the introduction of contraband into state prisons. Any refusal to comply with all search procedures will result in the denial of entrance into the facility. Cell phones are considered contraband and are prohibited from all prison facilities. Appropriate attire is required.

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