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Carteret CI 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 Reentry 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
Located at 1084 Orange St in Newport, NC, Carteret CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Carteret CI 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.
Established in 1938, Carteret Correctional Center serves as a minimum security facility housing 300 adult male offenders. Originally equipped with portable housing units for sleeping quarters, the prison's infrastructure evolved over the years. The original dormitory, constructed in 1948, still houses inmates today, alongside newer facilities such as the administration building erected in 1966 and modular dormitories added in 1977.
While operating under the State Highway and Public Works Commission from the 1930s to the 1950s, Carteret functioned as a medium-security prison. Inmates contributed to the prison's sustenance by working on its farm until 1961, raising hogs to provide food. Despite the modular dormitory's initial expectancy to last 5-10 years, it remained operational until 1997. Lawmakers further expanded the facility in 1987 and 1993, adding dormitories and multipurpose buildings as part of development programs.
Incarcerated individuals at Carteret have access to educational and vocational opportunities facilitated by Carteret Community College. Vocational classes in horticulture and programs for the developmentally disabled are available, alongside adult basic education and GED courses. Offenders may engage in various work assignments, including participation in the community work program, Department of Transportation road crews, or contracts with local government agencies. Kitchen and maintenance duties are also assigned to inmates.
A crucial aspect of preparing inmates for reintegration into society is the availability of work release programs. Eligible inmates may leave the facility during the day to work for businesses in the community, aiding in their transition back to daily work life and allowing them to earn a wage. Additionally, inmates nearing parole may participate in study release or substance abuse treatment programs.
Inmates at Carteret Correctional Center work in a variety of jobs, both within the facility and in the community. Tasks include road crews, landscaping, maintenance, and kitchen staff roles. Vocational training in horticulture is provided, offering offenders an opportunity to gain practical skills. Substance abuse treatment is available to those in need, contributing to their rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society.
Carteret CI 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.
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.
