Buckingham Correctional Center
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Location1349 Correctional Center Road
Dillwyn, Virginia[1]
Dillwyn, Virginia[1]
Statusoperational
Security classclose custody
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| Location | 1349 Correctional Center Road Dillwyn, Virginia[1] |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°33′22″N 78°28′11″W / 37.555992°N 78.469723°W |
| Status | operational |
| Security class | close custody |
| Capacity | 1100[2] |
| Population | 1094 |
| Opened | 1982 |
| Managed by | Virginia Department of Corrections |
| Director | David Newcomer |
| Website | https://vadoc.virginia.gov/facilities-and-offices/ |
Buckingham Correctional Center is a state prison (close-custody male institution) located on 968 acres (3.9 km2) outside the town of Dillwyn in Buckingham County, Virginia. 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.[1]
