Prairie Correctional Facility - CCA - VACANT (Minnesota)

Please note that the Prairie Correctional Facility in Minnesota is currently vacant and not in operation. The following information is based on historical data and may not reflect the current status of the facility.

Overview of the Facility

Prairie Correctional Facility was a privately operated medium-security prison located in Appleton, Minnesota. It was owned and operated by CoreCivic (formerly Corrections Corporation of America or CCA). The facility had a capacity of 1,600 inmates but closed in 2010 due to budget constraints and a decline in inmate population.

Contact Information

Address: 445 S Munsterman St, Appleton, MN 56208

Phone: N/A (Facility is vacant)

Website: N/A

Email: N/A

Facility Status

As of now, the Prairie Correctional Facility remains vacant. There have been discussions about potentially reopening the facility, but no concrete plans have been implemented. The facility's future remains uncertain.

History of the Facility

- Opened in 1996 as a privately operated prison - Operated by Corrections Corporation of America (now CoreCivic) - Closed in 2010 due to budget cuts and declining inmate population - Employed approximately 350 people when operational - Has remained vacant since its closure

Security and Management Information

When operational, Prairie Correctional Facility was a medium-security prison. It housed adult male inmates and had various security measures in place, including perimeter fencing, surveillance systems, and correctional officers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prairie Correctional Facility currently operational?

No, Prairie Correctional Facility has been vacant since its closure in 2010.

Are there plans to reopen the facility?

There have been discussions about potentially reopening the facility, but as of now, no concrete plans have been implemented.

Why was Prairie Correctional Facility closed?

The facility was closed in 2010 due to budget constraints and a decline in the inmate population in Minnesota.

Who owned and operated Prairie Correctional Facility?

The facility was owned and operated by CoreCivic (formerly known as Corrections Corporation of America or CCA), a private corrections management company.

How many inmates could Prairie Correctional Facility house when operational?

When operational, Prairie Correctional Facility had a capacity of 1,600 inmates.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

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

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

445 South Munsterman Street, Appleton, MN, 56208

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 302-289-2052 .

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 Prairie Correctional Facility - CCA - VACANT, 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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