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Lawtey Correctional Institution

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Background

The Lawtey Correctional Institution (also LCI) is a Level 3 security prison facility for adult males in Lawtey, Florida, U.S.A. The facility was established in 1973 as a Community Vocational Center Housing for work release inmates. In 1977 it switched to a major institution housing for adult male inmates. In 2004, the Correctional Institution became a male Faith- and Character-Based Institution (FCBI). The Dinsmore Work Release Center, the Bridges of Jacksonville Work Release Center, and the Shisa East Work Release Center are today under the supervision of LCI. The total staff in 2012 was 237 and has a maximum inmate capacity of 832.

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Capacity

832

Current population

Occupancy

Year opened

1973

Operational

Facility profile

Operator

Florida Department of Corrections

Population held

Mixed/unknown

Opened

1973

Region

FL

Security level

Death-row facility

No

Conditions

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Visiting

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Mailing

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Practical info

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Known issues

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Compared to other facilities in United States

3276 peers
Capacity (beds)this: 832 · peers avg: 1425 (42%)

Data completeness

44%

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