Inmate Guide: Downeast Correctional Facility, Maine

Overview of the Facility

Downeast Correctional Facility (DCF) was a minimum security prison located in Machiasport, Maine. It operated from 1985 until its closure in 2018. The facility was known for its work release programs and vocational training opportunities for inmates.

Contact Information

Address: 64 Base Road, Machiasport, ME 04655

Note: As the facility is now closed, there is no active phone number or website available.

Facility Closure

The Downeast Correctional Facility was closed in February 2018 by then-Governor Paul LePage due to budget constraints. The closure was controversial and faced opposition from local lawmakers and community members who cited the economic impact on the region.

Historical Inmate Services and Programs

During its operation, DCF offered various programs to inmates, including:

Work release programs
Vocational training in areas such as welding, woodworking, and automotive repair
Educational programs
Substance abuse treatment

Impact on the Community

The closure of DCF had a significant impact on the local community:

Loss of jobs for correctional officers and support staff
Reduction in inmate labor for local businesses and community projects
Economic downturn in the region due to loss of prison-related revenue

Efforts to Reopen

Since its closure, there have been ongoing efforts by local legislators and community members to reopen the facility or repurpose it for other uses. However, as of now, the facility remains closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Downeast Correctional Facility closed?

Downeast Correctional Facility was closed in February 2018 by then-Governor Paul LePage as a cost-saving measure due to budget constraints. The decision was controversial and faced significant opposition from local lawmakers and community members.

What types of programs were offered at DCF?

During its operation, DCF offered work release programs, vocational training in areas such as welding and automotive repair, educational programs, and substance abuse treatment.

What was the impact of DCF's closure on the local community?

The closure of DCF resulted in job losses for correctional officers and support staff, a reduction in inmate labor for local businesses and community projects, and an economic downturn in the region due to loss of prison-related revenue.

Are there plans to reopen Downeast Correctional Facility?

Since its closure, there have been ongoing efforts by local legislators and community members to reopen the facility or repurpose it for other uses. However, as of now, the facility remains closed, and there are no concrete plans for reopening.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

64 Base Road, Machiasport, ME, 04655

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 207-255-1100 .

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 Downeast Correctional Facility, 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.

Downeast Correctional Facility Inmate Searcher

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