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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Great Valley Residential Center
6619 Mutton Hollow Road, Great Valley, NY 14741-97...
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NY | Cattaraugus | View |
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Harriet Tubman Residential Center
6706 Pine Ridge Road, Auburn, NY 13021-8781
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NY | Cayuga | View |
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Highland Residential Center
P.O. Box 970
629 North Chodikee Lake Road, Highlan...
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NY | Ulster | View |
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Industry Limited Secure Center
375 Rush-Scottsville Road, Rush, NY 14543-9504
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NY | Monroe | View |
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Lincoln Hall
P.O Box 600 Route 202, Lincolndale, NY 10540
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NY | Westchester | View |
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Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility
3864 Route 374, Lyon Mountain, NY 12952
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NY | Clinton | View |
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MacCormick Secure Center
300 South Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817-9723
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NY | Tompkins | View |
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NY DJJOY - Brentwood Residential Center
1230 Commack Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746
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NY | Suffolk | View |
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NY DJJOY - Brookwood Secure Center
419 Spookrock Road
P.O. Box 265, Claverack, NY 12...
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NY | Columbia | View |
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NY DJJOY - Columbia Girls Secure Center
P.O. Box 265
419 Spook Rock Road, Claverack, NY 1...
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NY | Columbia | View |
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NY DJJOY - Ella McQueen Reception Center for Boys and Girls
41 Howard Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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NY | Kings | View |
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NY DJJOY - Finger Lakes Residential Center (FLRC)
250 Auburn Rd, Lansing, NY 14882
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NY | Tompkins | View |
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NY DJJOY - Goshen Secure Center
97 Cross Road, Goshen, NY 10924
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NY | Orange | View |
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NY DJJOY - Highland Residential Center
629 North Chodikee Lake Road
P.O. Box 970, Highla...
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NY | Ulster | View |
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NY DJJOY - Industry Residential Center
375 Rush-Scottsville Road, Rush, NY 14543
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NY | Monroe | View |
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NY DJJOY - MacCormick Secure Center
300 South Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817
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NY | Tompkins | View |
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NY DJJOY - Red Hook Residential Center
531 Turkey Hill Road, Red Hook, NY 12571
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NY | Dutchess | View |
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NY DJJOY - Sgt. Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy
57081 State Hwy 10, South Kortright, NY 13842
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NY | Delaware | View |
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NY DJJOY - Taberg Residential Center for Girls
10011 Taberg-Florence Rd, Taberg, NY 13471
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NY | Oneida | View |
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NY DOC - Adirondack Correctional Facility
196 Ray Brook Road
PO Box 110, Ray Brook, NY 1297...
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NY | Essex | View |
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NY DOC - Albion Correctional Facility
3595 State School Road, Albion, NY 14411-9399
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NY | Albion | View |
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NY DOC - Altona Correctional Facility
555 Devils Den Road
PO Box 3000, Altona, NY 12910...
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NY | Clinton | View |
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NY DOC - Attica Correctional Facility
639 Exchange St, Attica, NY 14011-0149
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NY | Wyoming | View |
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NY DOC - Auburn Correctional Facility
135 State St, Auburn, NY 13024-9000
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NY | Cayuga | View |
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NY DOC - Bare Hill Correctional Facility
181 Brand Road
Caller Box #20, Malone, NY 12953-0...
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NY | Franklin | View |