Western Youth Institution Inmate Search and Prison Information

• 5155 Western Avenue, Morganton, NC, 28655
• Website
• 828-438-6037

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Western Youth Institution is a private facility located in Morganton Burke County, North Carolina. The Western Youth Institution was opened in and is a minimum to medium-security correctional center. The Western Youth Institution houses a maximum of 1637 male offenders.

Inmates incarcerated in the Western Youth Institution enjoy the following programs:

• Substance Abuse Treatment Program
• Anger Management Program
• Pre-release counseling Program
• Life Skills Classes
• General Counselling for groups and individuals
• Basic Adult Education Programs
• Vocational Training: Computer applications, masonry, woodwork, electrical wiring, and engine repair
• Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Services

Inmate Search

There are several authorized websites available online that provide information about inmates incarcerated at Western Youth Institution. You can more conveniently search for information about an inmate on the Western Youth Institution’s website. To get Felony Offender Information (FOI), you can search by:

• Name by providing their first name, last name, and race.
• North Carolina Department of Correction (DOC) ID
• State ID number (SID)

The facility also has a mobile app, North Carolina Felony Offender Search Mobile App, which provides essential information on inmates.

Sending a Mail/Package

The Western Youth Institution permits inmates to receive mail from family and friends. Ensure to address your mail or package to the following address:

Inmate Name, ID Number

Western Youth Institution

5155 Western Avenue, Morganton, NC, 28655

You can contact the Western Youth Institution for inquiries about approved mail and packages at 828-438-6037.

Sending Money

At Western Youth Institution inmates can receive funds deposited in the Offender Trust Fund Account. The Western Youth Institution partners with JPay, which provides various forms of depositing funds into inmates’ trust account. They use the money to buy items from the commissary.

With JPay, you can send money online, over the phone, money orders, or walk-in cash locations. Ensure to send your money order with a deposit slip.

Phone Calls

Western Youth Institution allows inmates to make calls to family and friends who appear on their approved list. The market can last a maximum of 30 minutes between 7 am and 7:30 pm but sometimes reduced to 10 minutes during rush hours. The receiver meets the cost of the call.

Visitations

Inmates incarcerated in Western Youth Institution can receive visitors based on the first letter of their last name.

For more guidelines about visitation, contact the Western Youth Institution at 828-438-6037 or fax828-438-6076.

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