Fulton Correctional Facility Guide for Inmates
Overview of the Facility
Fulton Correctional Facility was a minimum-security prison for men located in the Bronx, New York. It operated under the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). The facility was closed in 2011 as part of a statewide prison closure plan.
Contact Information
Address: 1511 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
Phone: N/A (facility is closed)
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
How to Locate an Inmate
As the facility is closed, inmates are no longer housed here. To locate inmates within the New York State prison system, use the DOCCS Inmate Lookup Service.
Visitation Information and Hours
Visitation is not available as the facility is closed.
How to Send Money
Money cannot be sent to this facility as it is no longer operational.
Phone Calls and Video Options
These services are not available due to the facility's closure.
Inmate Services and Programs
When operational, Fulton Correctional Facility offered various programs including education, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment. However, these programs are no longer available at this location.
History of the Facility
Fulton Correctional Facility was originally established in 1975 as a work release facility. It was converted to a drug treatment campus in the 1990s. The facility was closed in 2011 as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo's prison closure plan to reduce costs and address the declining inmate population in New York State.
Security and Management Information
When operational, Fulton was a minimum-security facility. It was managed by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
Legal and Visitation Rights
As the facility is closed, there are no current legal or visitation rights associated with this location.
Booking and Release Process
Booking and release processes are no longer conducted at this facility due to its closure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fulton Correctional Facility still operational?
No, Fulton Correctional Facility was closed in 2011 as part of a statewide prison closure plan in New York.
What has happened to the Fulton Correctional Facility building?
After its closure, plans were made to repurpose the facility. In 2014, it was announced that the building would be transformed into a reentry center for former inmates, providing various services to help with their transition back into society.
Where were inmates transferred when Fulton Correctional Facility closed?
When Fulton Correctional Facility closed, inmates were transferred to other facilities within the New York State prison system based on their security classification and program needs.
