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NCDPS - Foothills Correctional Institution
State Prison
Foothills CI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - maximum facility.
The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
You can support your loved ones at Foothills CI on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 828-438-5585.
Located at 5150 Western Ave in Morganton, NC, Foothills CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Foothills CI offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on NCDPS - Foothills Correctional Institution so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.
Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
Foothills Correctional Institution, operating since 1994, accommodates both close and minimum-custody male inmates, with a total capacity of 858. Close custody inmates, aged 18-25, are housed in 712 single cells within the main facility, while adult minimum custody offenders reside in a separate unit nearby. Inmates are assigned to Foothills based on various factors, including classification reassignment, custody changes, administrative transfers, segregation requirements, and security threat group affiliations.
The prison features four inmate housing buildings, an administrative facility, and various amenities, including vocational and academic classrooms, medical and mental health offices, and dining and recreation areas.
Education and vocational programs are provided full-time for up to 200 inmates by staff from Western Piedmont Community College. Basic education classes cater to those below an eighth-grade level, while other courses prepare inmates for the adult high school equivalency exam.
Foothills operates on a cashless system, utilizing debit cards for inmate purchases from the canteen. This approach reduces the risk of fund mismanagement and minimizes potential conflicts among inmates.
The institution is part of an in-service training consortium with other correctional facilities and Western Piedmont Community College, offering essential courses in firearms, self-defense, CPR, and report writing to certified staff.
Victim sensitivity training is also provided to enhance awareness of sexual victimization and foster empathy toward victims, encouraging personal accountability and addressing distorted thinking among offenders.
Additionally, the Security Threat Group Management Unit, established in 2005, houses up to 192 validated gang-affiliated inmates. This specialized program aims to disrupt gang affiliations through renunciation and targeted interventions, catering to high-risk inmates aged 18 and above from across the state.