List of Connecticut state prisons

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This is a list of current and former state prisons in Connecticut. [1] These are overseen by the Connecticut Department of Correction.

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This list does not include federal prisons located in the state of Connecticut. There are no county jails in Connecticut, all inmates are in custody of the Department of Correction. [2] Inmate population is current as of September 2023. [3]

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Locations in Connecticut

Closed facilities

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References

  1. Dhanoa, Feroze (6 Mar 2016). "MAP: Town-by-Town Look at Connecticut Prison Inmate Population". New Canaan (CT) Patch. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  2. Department of Correction, State of Connecticut Frequently Asked Questions, accessed on 2 December 2013
  3. "Average Confined Inmate Population and Legal Status" (PDF). Connecticut State Department of Corrections Research Unit. Connecticut State Department of Corrections. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  4. "Enfield CI".
  5. "Gates CI".
  6. "Governor Lamont Announces Closure of Northern Correctional Institution". CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website.