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Holmes Correctional Institution

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Background

The Holmes Correctional Institution is a state prison for men located in Bonifay, Holmes County, Florida, owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections. With a mix of security levels including minimum, medium, and close, this facility was opened in 1988 and has a maximum capacity of 1185 prisoners. Holmes correctional officer Col. Greg Malloy was killed in an exchange of gunfire in February 2011 as he assisted in the manhunt for local killer Wade Williams.

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Current population

Occupancy

Year opened

1988

Operational

Facility profile

Operator

Florida Department of Corrections

Population held

Mixed/unknown

Opened

1988

Region

FL

Security level

Death-row facility

No

Conditions

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Visiting

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Mailing

No mailing information available.

Practical info

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Known issues

No major issues documented in our database.

Contact & address

3142 Thomas Drive, Bonifay 32425-0190

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