Graceville Correctional Facility

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Graceville Correctional Facility
Graceville Correctional Facility
Location5168 Ezell Road
Graceville, Florida
Statusmixed
Capacity1884
Opened2007
Managed by MTC

The Graceville Correctional Facility is a private state prison for men located in Graceville, Jackson County, Florida, which has been operated since 2007 by CCA, GEO, and MTC under contract with the Florida Department of Corrections. [1]

This facility was opened in 2007 and has a maximum capacity of 1884 prisoners housed at various security levels.

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References

  1. "Graceville Correctional Facility". Florida Department of Corrections. Retrieved 3 August 2016.

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