Planning a Visit? Start Here.

Visiting a loved one at an NCDAC prison means navigating an application process, a strict dress code, and rules that can feel like they change depending on who you ask. This checklist walks through it in order — from getting approved to what to wear to what happens when you arrive — based on NCDAC's statewide policy. Because every facility adds its own hours and local specifics on top of these, treat this as your starting point, and confirm the details with the prison where your loved one is housed before you go.