Bullock Correctional Facility

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Bullock Correctional Facility
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Bullock Correctional Facility
Location104 Bullock Drive
Union Springs, Alabama
Statusopen
Security classminimum
Capacity1658
OpenedApril 1987
Managed by Alabama Department of Corrections

Bullock Correctional Facility is a medium level security Alabama Department of Corrections prison in unincorporated Bullock County, Alabama, near Union Springs. [1] [2]

Contents

The prison has an honor/faith dorm and a mental health dorm, and facilities for administrative and disciplinary purposes. Prison programs include substance abuse, general education, mental health, and religious programs.[ citation needed ]

History

The prison first opened in April 1987. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Bullock Correctional Facility Archived October 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine ." Alabama Department of Corrections. Retrieved on July 1, 2011.
  2. "Union Springs city, Alabama. U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved on July 4, 2011.

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