About State Prisons
Understanding state prisons in the United States
State prisons are correctional facilities operated by individual state governments to house inmates convicted of state crimes. These facilities typically hold inmates serving sentences longer than one year. Each state has its own Department of Corrections responsible for managing these facilities.
Types of State Facilities
- Maximum Security: Highest level of security for violent or dangerous offenders
- Medium Security: Moderate security with more programming opportunities
- Minimum Security: Lower security for non-violent offenders nearing release
- Work Release Centers: Facilities allowing inmates to work in the community
State Prisons by State
Select a state to view state prisons in that state
Alabama
37
Alaska
20
Arizona
87
Arkansas
31
California
113
Colorado
77
Connecticut
19
Delaware
13
Florida
159
Georgia
98
Guam
1
Hawaii
9
Idaho
20
Illinois
53
Indiana
23
Iowa
14
Kansas
17
Kentucky
39
Louisiana
16
Maine
9
Maryland
49
Massachusetts
19
Michigan
56
Minnesota
17
Mississippi
12
Missouri
33
Montana
12
Nebraska
10
Nevada
24
New Hampshire
7
New Jersey
21
New Mexico
20
New York
101
North Carolina
87
North Dakota
9
Ohio
121
Oklahoma
49
Oregon
24
Pennsylvania
82
Puerto Rico
27
Rhode Island
14
South Carolina
36
South Dakota
17
Tennessee
27
Texas
131
Utah
36
Vermont
8
Virgin Islands, U.S.
2
Virginia
70
Washington
33
West Virginia
28
Wisconsin
39
Wyoming
8
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All State Prisons
Complete listing of state prisons in the United States
| Facility Name | State | County | Action |
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IL DOC - Robinson Correctional Center
13423 East 1150th Ave, Robinson, IL 62454
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IL | Crawford | View |
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IL DOC - Shawnee Correctional Center
6665 Route 146 East, Vienna, IL 62995
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IL | Johnson | View |
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IL DOC - Sheridan Correctional Center
4017 East 2603 Road, Sheridan, IL 60551
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IL | LaSalle | View |
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IL DOC - Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center
950 Kingshighway St, East St. Louis, IL 62203
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IL | St. Clair | View |
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IL DOC - Southwestern Illinois Work Camp
950 Kingshighway St, East St. Louis, IL 62203
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IL | St. Clair | View |
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IL DOC - Stateville - Minimum Security Unit
16830 S Broadway St
PO Box 112, Joliet, IL 60434
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IL | Will | View |
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IL DOC - Stateville Correctional Center
16830 South Broadway St
PO Box 112, Joliet, IL 60...
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IL | Will | View |
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IL DOC - Taylorville Correctional Center
1144 Illinois Route 29, Taylorville, IL 62568
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IL | Christian | View |
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IL DOC - Vandalia Correctional Center
Route 51 North
PO Box 500, Vandalia, IL 62471
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IL | Fayette | View |
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IL DOC - Vandalia Work Camp
Route 51 North
PO Box 500, Vandalia, IL 62471
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IL | Fayette | View |
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IL DOC - Vienna Correctional Center
6695 State Route 146 East, Vienna, IL 62995
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IL | Johnson | View |
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IL DOC - Western Illinois Correctional Center
2500 Rte 99 S, Mount Sterling, IL 62353
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IL | Brown | View |
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IN DOC - Branchville Correctional Facility
21390 Old SR 37, Branchville, IN 47514
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IN | Perry | View |
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IN DOC - Chain O' Lakes Correctional Facility
3516 E 75 S, Albion, IN 46701
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IN | Noble | View |
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IN DOC - Correctional Industrial Facility
5124 W Reformatory Rd, Pendleton, IN 46064
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IN | Madison | View |
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IN DOC - Edinburgh Correctional Facility
23rd & Schoolhouse Rd
PO Box 470, Edinburgh, IN 4...
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IN | Johnson | View |
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IN DOC - Indiana State Prison
1 Park Row, Michigan City, IN 46360
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IN | Laporte | View |
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IN DOC - Indiana Women's Prison
2596 Girl's School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214
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IN | Marion | View |
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IN DOC - Indianapolis Men's Community Re-Entry Work Release
448 W Norwood St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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IN | Marion | View |
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IN DOC - Indianapolis Women's Community Re-Entry
2596 Girl's School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214
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IN | Marion | View |
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IN DOC - LaPorte Juvenile Correctional Facility (LPJCF)
2407 N 500 W, LaPorte, IN 46350
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IN | LaPorte | View |
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IN DOC - Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility Treatment Unit
1118 S SR 25, Logansport, IN 46947
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IN | Cass | View |
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IN DOC - Logansport Juvenile Intake Unit & Correctional Facility
1118 S SR 25, Logansport, IN 46947
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IN | Cass | View |
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IN DOC - Madison Correctional Facility (Women)
800 MSH Bus Stop Dr, Madison, IN 47250
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IN | Jefferson | View |
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IN DOC - Miami Correctional Facility
3038 W 850 South, Bunker Hill, IN 46914-9810
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IN | Miami | View |