Buckingham Correctional Center is a state

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(close custody male institution) located on 968 acres (3.9 km²) outside the town of Dillwyn in Buckingham County,

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. This facility is a Security Level 3-4 and has assignment criteria of Single, Multiple, and Life. Transfer to any less-secure facility requires no disruptive behavior for at least 24 months prior to consideration.

Specifications

*Opened - 1982 *Average Daily Population (as of 2008) - 1038 *Special Populations - None *Special Programs - Project SOAR and Pen Pals Program *Site Additions/Upgrades - 1988 - N Building Added *Virginia Correctional Enterprises - Metal Industry *John Woodson, Warden

References

External links

Virginia Department of Corrections listing
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