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Burke County, NC Jail and Prison System

Foothills Correctional Institution is a Close/Minimum security level State Prison located in the city of Morganton, North Carolina. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under North Carolina state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1994 The facility has a capacity of 858 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Morganton, NC judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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  • 440 Employees
  • 858 Capacity
  • Morganton, NC Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Foothills Correctional Institution?

Locating an Inmate in Foothills Correctional Institution

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Foothills Correctional Institution is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Foothills Correctional Institution Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Foothills Correctional Institution inmate contact the facility directly via 828-438-5585 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Foothills Correctional Institution State Prison has visiting hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.

Visiting a Foothills Correctional Institution inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

USP General Visiting Hours
Mon
TueRegular Population 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Segregation and Non-Contact Visits 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
WedRegular Population 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Segregation and Non-Contact Visits 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
ThuRegular Population 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Segregation and Non-Contact Visits 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
FriRegular Population 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Segregation and Non-Contact Visits 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
SatRegular Population 8:00 AM - 9:00 Am 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
SunMinimum Custody Unit 8:30 AM or 1:30 PM (according to the first letter of the inmate's last name)
Hol

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Foothills Correctional Institution.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 828-438-5585.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Foothills Correctional Institution State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1 Inmate Mail 2 Freight and non-USPS parcels Staff Mail

Inmate Name, ID Number Foothills Correctional Institution 5150 Western Avenue Morganton, NC 28655