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State of Rhode Island, Department of Corrections ,

Donald Price Medium Security Facility


State of Rhode Island

Department of Corrections

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS FACILITY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED!

The Donald Price Facility was constructed in 1929 and opened in 1932. This facility was originally designed and first used to house youthful offenders. The facility closed per mandate of the General Assembly in light of the state's fiscal situation and its inmates have been moved to other facilities, primarily to the John J. Moran Medium Security Facility.

  • Closed: November 12, 2011 (as mandated by the General Assembly)
  • Opened: 1932 (as reformatory for men)
  • Closed: 1992 (due to opening of John J. Moran Facility)
  • Reopened: 1997 (as Donald Price Facility)
  • Average Facility Population (FY 11) : 278
  • Operational Facility Capacity (FY 11): 324
  • Annual Cost Per Offender (FY 10):$63,127