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State of Rhode Island, Department of Corrections ,

Donald Price Medium Security Facility

PLEASE NOTE: THIS FACILITY IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND NO LONGER HOUSES INMATES

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 in 2011 per mandate of the General Assembly in light of the state's fiscal situation. Inmates were 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