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Dwight Correctional Center (CLOSED) - Illinois

Overview of the Facility

Dwight Correctional Center was a women's prison located in Dwight, Illinois. It was operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections. The facility was closed in 2013 as part of state budget cuts.

Contact Information

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

History of the Facility

Dwight Correctional Center opened in 1930 and was the only maximum-security prison for women in Illinois. It operated for 83 years before its closure in 2013. The facility had a capacity of approximately 1,000 inmates and was known for its various rehabilitation programs.

Closure and Relocation

In 2013, Governor Pat Quinn announced the closure of Dwight Correctional Center as part of a cost-saving measure. The inmates were transferred to other facilities, primarily to Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, Illinois.

Programs and Services (Historical)

Before its closure, Dwight Correctional Center offered various programs and services to inmates, including:

  • Educational programs (GED and vocational training)
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Mental health services
  • Job training programs
  • Parenting classes

Famous Prisoners

Here is a list of some notable inmates who served time at Dwight Correctional Center:

  1. Paula Cooper - Convicted of murder at age 15, her case gained international attention due to her young age and death sentence (later commuted).
  2. Guinevere Garcia - Convicted of murdering her husband, she initially waived her appeals but later accepted legal help to avoid execution.
  3. Debra Brown - Accomplice of Alton Coleman in a multi-state killing spree in 1984.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dwight Correctional Center still operational?

No, Dwight Correctional Center was closed in 2013 as part of state budget cuts in Illinois.

Where were the inmates transferred after the closure?

Most inmates from Dwight Correctional Center were transferred to Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, Illinois, after the closure.

What type of facility was Dwight Correctional Center?

Dwight Correctional Center was a maximum-security prison for women operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Dwight Correctional Center - CLOSED. If you are have completed a Dwight Correctional Center - 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 Dwight Correctional Center - 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 Dwight Correctional Center - CLOSED. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

23813 East 3200 North Road, Dwight, IL, 60420

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 815-584-2806 .

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 Dwight Correctional Center - 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.
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General Stats for Illinois

Illinois Total Number of Inmates

44,959

Illinois Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

88,894

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

225

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

24,744

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

4,334

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

95

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

95.4

27,159

Female

4.6

1,310

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

37.77

315

Detained

61.51

513

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Illinois