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collage of photos - men serving inmates lunch, preparing trays with BBQ, corn greens and bread.

Spring Serve Day

Judson College students at Nash CI helped serve lunch during a spring day of service.

Congratulations!

Eleven men at Sampson Correctional graduate from Campbell University, having earned their Bachelor's or Associate's degrees.

News & Updates

NCDAC social worker Ashley Penny sits in front of his computer. He is wearing a dark jacket and maroon shirt.

March 13, 2026

Social Workers Like Ashley Penny Important in Reentry, Public Safety

As NCDAC celebrates National Social Work Month in March, we look at the important work of Ashley Penny at New Hanover CC and Pender CI, whose role assists in preparing justice-involved people for life outside prison.

March 9, 2025

Governor Stein Announces New Critical Needs Budget

Governor Josh Stein has released a $1.4 billion Critical Needs Budget focused on urgent priorities in health care, public safety, education, and other essential services. It includes $211 million in critical investments for #NCDAC, including pay increases for correctional officers, probation/parole officers, nurses, and behavioral health technicians. Read more here.

February 16, 2026

SEANC podcast features challenges facing NC correctional facilities

This week on the SEANC View podcast, “Running on Empty: Inside NC Prison Staffing Crisis,” NCDAC Secretary Dismukes offers a candid perspective on the urgent issues facing NC's prison system, and sets a clear vision for the path forward. Hear the full podcast here.

Offender Locator & Public Information

Search by name or offender ID for up-to-date info on NC offenders, probationers and parolees.

Absconders

We are asking for the public’s help in locating these absconders - individuals who are actively avoiding probation or parole supervision.

Current Initiatives

Reentry 2030

Reentry 2030 is a national initiative that aims to dramatically improve reentry success for people exiting prison & for those under community supervision.

people in a meeting with Gov Josh Stein around table

Gang Prevention & Intervention Task Force

NCDAC Secretary Dismukes serves as Co-chair of this Task Force committed to reducing gang activity and building safe communities.

ACA Accreditation

As part of its strategic plan, the NCDAC is pursuing American Correctional Association accreditation for all parts of the agency.

Air Conditioning Upgrades

This complex NCDAC project aims to design and install air conditioning at 40 state prisons that lack cooling systems, either partially or entirely, by 2027.

Adult Correction