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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Riverside Youth Correctional Facility - Girls
3700 Hwy 69
Bldg 13, Boulder, MT 59620
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MT | Jefferson | View |
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Sanction Treatment Assessment and Revocation Transition (START) Program
801 Hwy 48
PO Box 1389, Anaconda, MT 59711
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MT | Deer Lodge | View |
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White Buffalo Youth Detention Center
1500 W. Boundry St, Browning, MT 59417
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MT | Glacier | View |
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NE DOC - Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L)
2720 W Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68542-2200
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NE | Lancaster | View |
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NE DOC - Community Corrections Center-Omaha (CCC-O)
2320 Ave J, Omaha, NE 68110
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NE | Douglas | View |
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NE DOC - Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (DEC)
3220 W Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68542
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NE | Lancaster | View |
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NE DOC - Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC)
3216 West Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68522
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NE | Lancaster | View |
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NE DOC - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW)
1107 Recharge Road, York, NE 68467-8003
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NE | York | View |
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NE DOC - Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF)
2610 N 20th St E, Omaha, NE 68110
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NE | Douglas | View |
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NE DOC - Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP)
4201 S. 14th St
PO Box 2500, Lincoln, NE 68542-25...
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NE | Lancaster | View |
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NE DOC - Omaha Correctional Center (OCC)
2323 Ave "J"
PO Box 11099, Omaha, NE 68110-2766
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NE | Douglas | View |
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NE DOC - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI)
North Hwy 50, Tecumseh, NE 68450
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NE | Johnson | View |
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NE DOC - Work Ethic Camp-McCook (WEC)
2309 North Hwy 83, McCook, NE 69001
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NE | Red Willow | View |
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Caliente Youth Center (CYC)
500 Youth Center Drive
P.O. Box 788 , Caliente, ...
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NV | Lincoln | View |
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Duck Valley Juvenile Service Center
Transfer Stattion Road & Hwy 225, Owyhee, NV 89832
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NV | Elko | View |
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Nevada Department Health & Human Services
4126 Technology Way, 3rd Floor, Carson City, NV 89...
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NV | Ormsby | View |
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Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC)
100 Youth Center Road
P.O. Box 459 , Elko, NV 898...
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NV | Ormsby | View |
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NV DOC - Carlin Conservation Camp (CCC)
124 Suzie Creek Road
PO Box 1490, Carlin, NV 8982...
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NV | Elko | View |
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NV DOC - Casa Grande Transitional Center (CGTH)
3955 West Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118-2316
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NV | Clark | View |
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NV DOC - Ely Conservation Camp (ECC)
Horse & Cattle Camp Road
HC 10 Box 10813, Ely, NV...
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NV | White Pine | View |
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NV DOC - Ely State Prison (ESP)
4569 North State Route 490
PO Box 1898, Ely, NV 8...
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NV | White Pine | View |
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NV DOC - Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center (FMWCC)
4370 Smiley Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89115-1808
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NV | Clark | View |
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NV DOC - High Desert State Prison (HDSP)
22010 Cold Creek Road, Indian Springs, NV 89070
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NV | Clark | View |
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NV DOC - Humboldt Conservation Camp (HCC)
8105 Conservation Road
PO Box 1069, Winnemucca, N...
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NV | Humboldt | View |
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NV DOC - Jean Conservation Camp (JCC)
3 Prison Road
PO Box 19859, Jean, NV 89019
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NV | Clark | View |