Raleigh, NC Central Prison View
Central Prison in Raleigh has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more, and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safekeepers. While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.
Central Prison Contact Details
Address: 1300 Western Boulevard, Wake, NC
City: Raleigh
Zip: 27606
Phone 1: 919-733-0800
Type: State Prison
Mailing to Central Prison Inmates and Staff
Inmate Visiting Days and Hours
| Day of Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Units 1, 2, 3 & 5 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) |
| Tuesday | Units 1, 2, 3 & 5 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) |
| Wednesday | Units 1 & 2 (Control Segregation) 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Family Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 (Control/Segregation) 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Family Visits Only) |
| Thursday | Units 1, 2, 3 & 5 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 4:45 PM (Legal Visits Only) |
| Friday | Unit 3 (Death Row) 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) |
| Saturday | Unit 2 (Processing/Safekeeping) 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) Units 4 & 6 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) |
| Sunday | Unit 5 (Regular Population) 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) Units 4 (Hospital) & Unit 6 (Mental Health) 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Family Visits Only) |