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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Heart of America Correctional & Treatment Center
110 Industrial Road, Rugby, ND 58368
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ND | Pierce | View |
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ND DOC - Bismarck Transition Center
2001 Lee Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504
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ND | Burleigh | View |
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ND DOC - Dakota Women's Correctional and Rehabilitation Center
440 McKenzie St, New England, ND 58647
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ND | Hettinger | View |
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ND DOC - James River Correctional Center
2521 Circle Drive, Jamestown, ND 58401
|
ND | Stutsman | View |
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ND DOC - Missouri River Correctional Center
1800 48th Ave Southwest
PO Box 5521, Bismarck, ND...
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ND | Burleigh | View |
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ND DOC - North Dakota State Penitentiary
3100 Railroad Ave
PO Box 5521, Bismarck, ND 58506...
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ND | Burleigh | View |
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Tompkins Rehabilitation and Corrections Center
2504 Circle Dr, Jamestown, ND 58401
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ND | Stutsman | View |
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Alternatives Agency, Incorporated
S.E.L.F. Center 1804 East 55th St, Cleveland, OH ...
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OH | Cuyahoga | View |
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Alvis House
1991 Bryden Road, Columbus, OH 43205
|
OH | Franklin | View |
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Ashland County OH Juvenile Detention Center
1260 South Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
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OH | Ashland | View |
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Ashtabula County OH Youth Detention Center
3816 Donohoe Drive, Ashtabula, OH 44004
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OH | Ashtabula | View |
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Belmont Harrison District Sargus Juvenile Center
210 Fox Shannon Place, St. Clairsville, OH 43950
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OH | Harrison|belmont | View |
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Camp Reams
5900 B.I.S. Road, Lancaster, OH 43130
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OH | Fairfield | View |
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Canton Group Home
711 Cleveland Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702
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OH | Stark | View |
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Central Ohio Youth Center
18100 State Route 4, Marysville, OH 43040
|
OH | Union | View |
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Cincinnati Volunteers of America
1063 Central Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
|
OH | Hamilton | View |
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Clark County OH Juvenile Detention Center
101 East Columbia St, Springfield, OH 45502
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OH | Clark | View |
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Clermont County OH Juvenile Detention Center
2339 Clermont Center Dr, Batavia, OH 45103
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OH | Clermont | View |
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Community Corrections Facility
815 Faircrest St SW, Canton, OH 44706
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OH | Stark | View |
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Corrections Medical Center
1990 Harmon Ave
PO Box 23658, Columbus, OH 43223
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OH | Franklin | View |
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Crossweah Community Correctional - female
3091 South State Route 100
PO Box 350, Tiffin, ...
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OH | Seneca | View |
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David L. Brown Youth Center
291 South Children?s Home Road, Troy, OH 45373
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OH | Miami | View |
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Diversified Community Services
1651 East Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
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OH | Franklin | View |
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Edward J. Ruzzo Juvenile Justice Center
1440 Mt. Vernon Ave, Marion, OH 43302
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OH | Marion | View |
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Franklin County OH Juvenile Detention Center
399 South Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
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OH | Franklin | View |