J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center (CLOSED) - Louisiana
The J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center, formerly known as Phelps Correctional Center, was a state prison located in DeQuincy, Louisiana. The facility was closed in 2012 as part of state budget cuts and consolidation efforts.
Overview of the Facility
J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center was a medium-security prison that housed adult male offenders. The facility was operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections until its closure.
Closure Information
The prison was officially closed on November 1, 2012. At the time of its closure, approximately 900 inmates were transferred to other facilities within the Louisiana prison system. The closure was part of a broader effort to reduce state spending and consolidate correctional operations.
History of the Facility
The facility was originally opened in 1956 as a tuberculosis hospital. It was later converted into a correctional facility and renamed Phelps Correctional Center. In 2010, it was renamed J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center in honor of a former warden.
Impact of Closure
The closure of J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center had significant impacts on the local community of DeQuincy, including job losses for correctional officers and support staff. The facility's closure also required the redistribution of inmates to other prisons throughout the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center closed?
The facility was closed in 2012 as part of state budget cuts and efforts to consolidate correctional operations in Louisiana.
What happened to the inmates after the closure?
Approximately 900 inmates were transferred to other facilities within the Louisiana prison system following the closure of J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center.
When was the facility originally opened?
The facility was originally opened in 1956 as a tuberculosis hospital before being converted into a correctional facility.
As the facility is now closed, information about inmate services, visitation, and other operational aspects are no longer applicable. For information about current correctional facilities in Louisiana, please visit the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections website.
