Webster State Correctional Institution - CLOSED (Connecticut)

Please note that the Webster State Correctional Institution in Connecticut is now closed. The following information is provided for historical reference only.

Overview of the Facility

Webster State Correctional Institution was a medium-security prison located in Cheshire, Connecticut. It was operated by the Connecticut Department of Correction until its closure.

Contact Information

As the facility is now closed, there is no current contact information available.

History of the Facility

Webster State Correctional Institution was originally opened in 1990 as part of Connecticut's effort to expand its correctional system. The facility was named after Noah Webster, the famous American lexicographer who was born in West Hartford, Connecticut. The prison was designed to house medium-security male inmates and had a capacity of approximately 500 inmates.

The institution was closed in 2010 as part of the state's cost-saving measures and consolidation of correctional facilities. At the time of its closure, inmates were transferred to other facilities within the Connecticut Department of Correction system.

Security and Management Information

When operational, Webster State Correctional Institution was a medium-security facility. It employed correctional officers, administrative staff, and various support personnel to manage daily operations and inmate programs.

Inmate Services and Programs

During its operation, Webster State Correctional Institution likely offered various rehabilitation and educational programs for inmates, which may have included:

GED and adult education classes
Vocational training
Substance abuse treatment
Mental health services
Religious services
Recreation and exercise programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Webster State Correctional Institution closed?

Webster State Correctional Institution was closed in 2010 as part of Connecticut's cost-saving measures and efforts to consolidate correctional facilities.

What happened to the inmates when the facility closed?

When Webster State Correctional Institution closed, inmates were transferred to other facilities within the Connecticut Department of Correction system.

Can I visit the former Webster State Correctional Institution site?

As the facility is closed, it is not open for public visits. The site may have been repurposed or remain under the control of the Connecticut Department of Correction.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Webster State Correctional Institution - CLOSED. If you are have completed a Webster State Correctional Institution - CLOSED inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Webster State Correctional Institution - CLOSED can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Webster State Correctional Institution - CLOSED. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

111 Jarvis Street, Cheshire, CT, 06410

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 203-271-5900 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Webster State Correctional Institution - CLOSED, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

Visitor must not be a prior felon.
Visitor must have a valid government ID.
A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Webster State Correctional Institution - CLOSED Inmate Searcher

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