Mound Correctional Facility - CLOSED (Michigan)
Please note that the Mound Correctional Facility in Michigan is now closed. The following information is provided for historical reference only.
Overview of the Facility
Mound Correctional Facility was a state prison located in Detroit, Michigan. It was operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections and housed adult male offenders. The facility was closed in January 2012 as part of state budget cuts and consolidation efforts.
Contact Information
As the facility is now closed, there is no current contact information available.
History of the Facility
Mound Correctional Facility opened in 1994 and was designed to house medium-security prisoners. It had a capacity of approximately 1,051 inmates. The prison was named after the street on which it was located, Mound Road in Detroit. During its operation, it provided various educational and vocational programs to help rehabilitate inmates.
Closure and Impact
The closure of Mound Correctional Facility in 2012 was part of a larger effort by the Michigan Department of Corrections to reduce costs and consolidate operations. Inmates were transferred to other facilities within the state prison system. The closure resulted in the loss of jobs for correctional officers and other staff members.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Mound Correctional Facility closed?
Mound Correctional Facility was closed in January 2012 as part of state budget cuts and efforts to consolidate the Michigan prison system. The closure was aimed at reducing costs for the Michigan Department of Corrections.
What happened to the inmates after the facility closed?
After the closure of Mound Correctional Facility, inmates were transferred to other prisons within the Michigan Department of Corrections system. The department worked to ensure a smooth transition for all affected prisoners.
Can I still visit the site of the former Mound Correctional Facility?
As the facility is closed, public access is restricted. The site is no longer operational as a correctional facility, and any visits would be subject to current property ownership and local regulations.
Notable Inmates
Due to the facility's relatively short operational period and its status as a medium-security prison, there is no readily available information about famous prisoners who served time at Mound Correctional Facility.
