Guide for Inmates: Hocking Correctional Facility, Ohio
Overview of the Facility
Hocking Correctional Facility was a state prison located in Nelsonville, Ohio. It was operated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. The facility closed in March 2018.
Contact Information
Address: 16759 Snake Hollow Road, Nelsonville, OH 45764
Phone: The facility is closed, so there is no current phone number.
Website: The facility no longer has an active website.
Facility Closure
Hocking Correctional Facility was closed in March 2018 due to budget cuts and a declining prison population. At the time of its closure, it housed approximately 430 inmates, primarily older offenders.
History of the Facility
Hocking Correctional Facility opened in 1955 as a tuberculosis hospital. It was converted into a prison in 1983 and operated as a minimum and medium-security facility for adult male offenders. The facility specialized in housing older inmates and had programs tailored to their needs.
Inmate Services and Programs
Before its closure, Hocking Correctional Facility offered various programs and services, including:
- Educational programs
- Vocational training
- Substance abuse treatment
- Mental health services
- Religious services
- Recreational activities
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the inmates after the facility closed?
After the closure of Hocking Correctional Facility, inmates were transferred to other state prisons in Ohio based on their security levels and individual needs.
Why was Hocking Correctional Facility closed?
The facility was closed in 2018 due to budget cuts and a declining prison population in Ohio. The closure was part of a broader effort to reduce costs and improve efficiency in the state's correctional system.
What has happened to the facility since its closure?
After its closure, there were discussions about repurposing the facility. In 2019, it was announced that the site would be transformed into a multi-use facility, including a training center for corrections officers and other public safety personnel.
