Piedmont Correctional Institution
Piedmont Correctional Institution is a minimum/medium-security prison for male inmates that is located in Salisbury, North Carolina. The facility is managed by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and can house approximately 952 inmates.
The 11-story Piedmont Correctional Institution opened in 1980 as a medium-security prison for adult males, but was converted to close security because of the state's need for additional high security space. In 1995, Piedmont reverted to housing medium-custody adult male offenders.
Administrative offices are in a building that sits at the base of the six-story offender residential tower. Each floor has two levels and is divided into two wings. In each wing are three cell blocks, each designed to hold 16 inmates. There are also 48 cells used for administrative and disciplinary segregation.
Piedmont is a point of entry into the prison system for male felons ages 22 and older from western North Carolina who are sentenced to less than 10 years in prison. Upon arrival, offenders undergo a series of diagnostic evaluations that will determine future prison assignments. Many offenders are at Piedmont with short stays because they are being processed into the prison system or receive medical or dental services.
The prison has a 14-bed infirmary and outpatient medical facility with capabilities for x-ray, EKG, lab, IV therapy, and minor surgical operations. A three-chair dental clinic is staffed on a full-time basis.
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Piedmont Correctional Institution
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Visiting Hours and Rules
VISITATION TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
To prevent the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), prison visitation was suspended as of Monday, March 16, 2020. Visitation will resume when conditions are deemed safe.
Regular Visiting Hours
When visits resume, they can take place on the following days:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8-10 a.m,; 1:30-3:30 p.m
Sunday: 8-10 a.m.
All visits are by appointment only by calling 704-797-4485 or 704-797-4486. Appointments can be made Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., except on state holidays. All appointments must be made three to 14 days in advance. Processing offenders have a 21-day waiting period before they are eligible for visits.
Medium Facility -- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday: 8-10 a.m., 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., and Sunday: 8-10 a.m.
Minimum Facility -- Three visitors are allowed to visit an offender. Visiting schedule: Last name starts with S – Z: 9 – 11 a.m., Saturday, M – R: 1 – 3 p.m., Saturday, D – L: 9 – 11 a.m., Sunday, A – C: 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday restricted housing visits must be scheduled Monday – Friday by appointments only.
SRG and Control Status offenders (non-contact): Thursday 9 – 10 a.m. and 2 – 3 p.m.
Visiting Application
You must complete an application and have it approved before visiting an inmate. Your inmate must send you a blank application for each adult and minor who wishes to visit. After the applications are completed, you must return them to Piedmont Correctional Institution.
Click here for more detailed information about visiting an inmate at Piedmont Correctional Institution.
Dress Code
All visitors must follow the dress code or they will be denied entrance into the facility. Before you are allowed to visit, you must pass through a metal detector search.
- Halter tops, bare midriffs, strapless tops, tube tops, bodysuits, underwear-type T-shirts, tank tops, or sleeveless shirts or dresses that are inappropriately revealing (a sleeveless shirt or dress is considered inappropriately revealing when the female breast or lingerie can be seen), fishnet shirts, or any type of shirt or pants made with see-through fabric are NOT allowed to be worn by any visitor (male or female).
- Visitors may wear Bermuda-length shorts provided they are not more than three inches above the kneecap.
- Females may wear dresses or skirts. Dresses or skirts may not be more than three inches above the kneecap. Slits in skirts and dresses may not be more than three inches above the kneecap. Dresses and skirts for pre-teens may be shorter than three inches above the kneecap.
- Any shirt or other articles of clothing with a picture or language that may be considered profane or offensive by current public standards or Adult Correction standards, or considered STG (gang) related will not be allowed.
- Wave caps, doo rags, and bandanas are not allowed.
- Slacks and pants are to be worn at or above the waist.
- Spandex clothing is prohibited.
- Visitors must wear closed-toed shoes (no flip-flops or stilettos permitted).
- Shirts and shoes are mandatory.
Physical Address
Piedmont Correctional Institution
1245 Camp Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/KhDF8CbH8K41sFic6
General Phone Number
704-639-7540
Inmate Mailing Address(es)
Inmate Name, OPUS Number
Piedmont Correctional Institution
1245 Camp Road
Salisbury, NC 28147
All inmate mail should be addressed so that the full name and OPUS number of the inmate appears on the envelope. The person sending mail should be identified in the return address.
For information about sending packages to an inmate, click here.How to Call an Inmate
Inmates at the Piedmont Correctional Institution can’t receive incoming calls, but they do have access to phones during daytime hours to make outgoing calls. For complete details on how to call an inmate in North Carolina, please click here.
How to Send Money
You can send money to your inmate at Piedmont CI through JPay and MoneyGram. All North Carolina state prisons require that you be on the inmate’s approved visitor list to send funds.
The quickest way to send money with your credit or debit card is going online and using JPay.com. Or, download the JPay mobile app from the Apple App Store (for iPhones) or Google Play (for Android phones).
You can also send money by phone using your credit or debit card. Call (800) 574-5729 to speak with a live JPay call center agent 24/7.
Money Orders
Money orders must be made payable to JPay and sent with a deposit slip to:
JPay
P.O. Box 173070
Hialeah, FL 33017
Money order deposit slip available in English here.
Hoja de Depósito para Giros Bancarios disponible en Español aquí.
Walk-In
To make a cash deposit, visit any MoneyGram agent location (including all Walmarts and CVS Pharmacies), and use code 1224. Visit JPay.com to get a list of nearby MoneyGram locations.
Programs For Inmates
Inmates at Piedmont CI may participate in the New Direction substance abuse treatment program. New Direction provides intensive inpatient treatment in a fast-moving 28-day treatment cycle with lectures, films, educational and therapy groups, as well as individual counseling. Offenders work with professional staff and peer counselors. New Direction relies heavily on the principles of Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous with group meetings available in the evenings.
Correction Enterprises operates a reupholstery plant at Piedmont. Other offenders may work as maintenance or kitchen help.
The institution provides vocational classes in woodworking, auto mechanics and auto body repair. A literacy computer lab, adult education classes, and a course to prepare for the GED are available.
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Careers at Piedmont Correctional Institution
If you are interested in a career with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety and would like to work at the Piedmont Correctional Institution, you can find out more information by clicking here.
