Dobbs Youth Development Center Inmate Search and Prison Information
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Dobbs Youth Development Center houses over 43 adult inmates, and it is nestled in Kinston, North Carolina. It is a North Carolina state prison that is located at 3060 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston, NC, 28504. The Dobbs Youth Development Center is part of the North Carolina Department of Corrections.
Inmates at Dobbs Youth Development Center who are eligible can participate in work details that offer labor support for the surrounding counties. Inmates at Dobbs Youth Development Center are encouraged to participate in courses to learn to read, earn an adult basic education and get a GED.
Vocational skills taught at Dobbs Youth Development Center include culinary arts, wastewater treatment, custodial and building maintenance, landscaping, auto repair, forklift operator, and basic computer courses.

- Facility Name
- Dobbs Youth Development Center
- Facility Type
- State Prison
- Address
- 3060 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston, NC, 28504
- Phone
- 252-522-0511
- Capacity
- 43
- City
- Kinston
- Postal Code
- 28504
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- Lenoir County
- Official Website
- Website

Visitation Hours
- Sunday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday Closed
- Friday Closed
- Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Holiday Closed
Inmate Search
You can use the offender locator at the North Carolina Department of Corrections to find an inmate. It can be found here, and it is called the Inmate Locator.
You also should keep in mind that there are situations in which inmates are moved. If you do not have this information, you can locate an inmate using their seven-digit Offender ID #.
Sending a Mail
Inmates that are incarcerated in Dobbs Youth Development Center can receive letters from anyone. However, the mail cannot contain jewelry and/or contraband. In addition, if a sticker is placed on either the envelope or letter, the mail will be completely rejected. This is certainly an aspect to consider before the mail or package is sent.
The inmate mailing address is as follows:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Dobbs Youth Development Center
3060 Dobbs Farm Road, Kinston, NC, 28504
Public Records Online Search
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Sending Money
Those who are housed in Dobbs Youth Development Center must receive money through JPAY. This can be done in a variety of ways.
You can also deposit money over the phone by calling this number 252-522-0511 .
There is also an instant mail option available through JPAY, as well. Any correspondence might be rejected for mail modification (glitter, stickers, etc). Obscene language should not be used.
Phone Calls
Inmates at Dobbs Youth Development Center can only make outgoing calls. Inmates must submit a list of phone numbers that will be approved by the facility. Inmates can also purchase phone minutes through commissary, as well.
GTL is the phone provider in order to speak on the phone with North Carolina prison state inmates. You can set up a prepaid account online.
Visiting Rules
There are set hours for inmate visitors at Dobbs Youth Development Center, and it depends largely on whether you are placed in general population, protective custody, or maximum custody. The only days that are available for visiting are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Call the facility at 252-522-0511 to get more information.
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.