Gainesville Correctional Institution - CLOSED (Florida)
Please note that the Gainesville Correctional Institution in Florida has been closed. The following information is historical and provided for reference purposes only.
Overview of the Facility
Gainesville Correctional Institution was a state prison located in Gainesville, Florida. It was operated by the Florida Department of Corrections until its closure.
Contact Information
As the facility is closed, there is no current contact information available.
History of the Facility
Gainesville Correctional Institution opened in 1978 and served as a medium-security prison for adult male offenders. The facility was closed in 2012 as part of budget cuts and consolidation efforts by the Florida Department of Corrections.
Closure Impact
When the prison closed, inmates were transferred to other facilities within the Florida prison system. The closure affected local employment and the economy in the Gainesville area.
Post-Closure Use
After its closure as a correctional facility, there were discussions about repurposing the site. However, specific information about its current use is not readily available.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Gainesville Correctional Institution close?
Gainesville Correctional Institution closed in 2012 as part of budget cuts and consolidation efforts by the Florida Department of Corrections.
What happened to the inmates when the facility closed?
When Gainesville Correctional Institution closed, inmates were transferred to other facilities within the Florida prison system.
What was the security level of Gainesville Correctional Institution?
Gainesville Correctional Institution was a medium-security prison for adult male offenders.
Famous Prisoners
Information about specific inmates, including any notable prisoners who may have been held at Gainesville Correctional Institution, is not readily available due to privacy concerns and the facility's closure.
