Durham Correctional Center (CLOSED) - North Carolina
Please note that the Durham Correctional Center in North Carolina is no longer operational. The following information is provided for historical reference only.
Overview of the Facility
Durham Correctional Center was a minimum security prison for adult males located in Durham, North Carolina. It was operated by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice.
Facility Closure
The Durham Correctional Center was closed in 2011 as part of state budget cuts and consolidation efforts. Inmates were transferred to other facilities within the North Carolina prison system.
Historical Contact Information
Address: 219 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705
History of the Facility
Durham Correctional Center opened in 1925 as the Durham County Prison Camp. It was later converted to a state prison and renamed. The facility primarily housed minimum custody adult male inmates and had a capacity of approximately 218 prisoners before its closure.
Security and Management Information
As a minimum security facility, Durham Correctional Center housed inmates who were nearing release or were deemed low-risk. The prison focused on work release programs and vocational training to prepare inmates for reentry into society.
Inmate Services and Programs
Before its closure, Durham Correctional Center offered various programs to inmates, including:
- Work release programs
- Vocational training
- Educational courses
- Substance abuse treatment
- Pre-release preparation
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Durham Correctional Center closed?
Durham Correctional Center was closed in 2011 as part of state budget cuts and efforts to consolidate prison facilities in North Carolina. The closure was aimed at reducing operational costs within the state's correctional system.
What happened to the inmates after the facility closed?
When Durham Correctional Center closed, inmates were transferred to other facilities within the North Carolina prison system. The Department of Public Safety worked to place inmates in appropriate facilities based on their security levels and program needs.
What has become of the former Durham Correctional Center property?
After the closure, the property remained under state ownership. As of the last available information, there were discussions about potential future uses for the site, but no specific plans have been publicly announced.
