NCDPS - Granville Correctional Institution

State Prison

Last Updated: February 14, 2024
Address
1001 Veazey Rd, Butner, NC 27509
Beds
904
County
Granville
Phone
919-575-3070
Fax
919-575-3090
Email
cpvisit@doc.state.nc.us
Mailing Address
PO Box 2500, Butner, NC 27509

Granville 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 State - maximum 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 Granville CI on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 919-575-3070.

Located at 1001 Veazey Rd in Butner, NC, Granville CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Granville 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.

GCI, formerly known as Polk Correction Institution, is a facility that houses close custody offenders, including those in single cells and dormitories. It accommodates individuals assigned to various restrictive housing and control statuses, as well as pre-trial safe keepers. Notably, the prison's high-security unit is designated for the state's most violent and assaultive offenders.

Opened in 1997, Granville CI replaced the former Polk Youth Institution, which was situated on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, now the site of the NC Museum of Art. The transition to the new location marked a significant milestone in the state's correctional system, enhancing its capacity and facilities.

Despite its high-security nature, Granville CI prioritizes rehabilitation through a comprehensive array of educational and vocational programs. It is noteworthy for housing one of the prison system's four schools dedicated to young offenders, providing specialized education and support tailored to their needs.

The institution's commitment to education and skill development underscores its dedication to fostering positive change and preparing inmates for successful reintegration into society. Through structured programs and initiatives, offenders have the opportunity to acquire valuable knowledge, vocational skills, and personal growth.

Granville Correctional Institution serves as a critical component of North Carolina's correctional infrastructure, ensuring the safe and secure housing of close custody offenders while also facilitating their journey toward rehabilitation and eventual reentry into the community.

Inmate Locator

Granville 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.

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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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