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Gaston Correctional Center, North Carolina - Guide for Inmate Family Members

Overview of Gaston Correctional Center

Gaston Correctional Center is a minimum security prison located in Dallas, North Carolina. It primarily houses male inmates and focuses on rehabilitation and preparation for reintegration into society.

Contact Information

  • Address: 520 Justice Court, Dallas, NC 28034, USA
  • Phone Number: +1 704-922-3861
  • Website: Gaston Correctional Center
  • Email is generally not used for public inquiries but can be accessed through official website contacts.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Gaston Correctional Center, visit the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s offender search tool at Offender Search. You will need the inmate's name or offender number for the search.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Gaston Correctional Center is scheduled based on the inmate's unit and last name and must be arranged ahead of time. All visitors are required to be on the inmate's approved visitation list. For more details and to schedule a visit, contact the facility directly.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates at Gaston Correctional Center through the JPay service. You can send funds online at JPay.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Gaston Correctional Center are allowed phone calls, and the service is managed through Global Tel Link (GTL). For setting up phone accounts and for video visitation options, visit ConnectNetwork.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs including educational courses, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment programs aimed at aiding inmate rehabilitation and successful reintegration into the community.

History of the Facility

Gaston Correctional Center has been operational for several decades and has evolved over the years to better provide rehabilitative services to inmates.

Security and Management Information

The facility is a minimum-security prison with a strong emphasis on maintaining safety and security while providing rehabilitation opportunities. It is managed by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Both legal and family visitation rights are granted according to state laws and individual facility regulations. It is advised to consult the facility's administration for specific rights and provisions.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates are booked according to procedure after an arrest and processed accordingly. Release processes vary depending on the completion of sentence or parole eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to a visit?

Visitors are generally allowed to bring identification and minimal personal items, such as keys and a wallet. All personal items are subject to search and must comply with the facility’s regulations.

How can I find out if an inmate has been released?

Release information can be confirmed through the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s offender search tool or by contacting the facility directly.

What Do Inmate Families/Friends Think?

Inmate Families and Friends feedback is a very significant role in understanting the prison culture, how some institution works as sometimes they are the only ones that can share the experience with others.

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Family Member

Why are they not allowing visitation when most all other min security prison's are allowing visits?

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If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

Gaston Correctional Center Inmate Searcher

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General Stats for North Carolina

North Carolina Total Number of Inmates

48,721

North Carolina Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

65,808

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

267

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

13,419

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

4,171

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

33

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

92.94

26,360

Female

7.06

2,001

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

79.44

591

Detained

18.55

138

Diverted

0.81

6

Prisons and Jails in North Carolina