Federal Correctional Institution, Otisville, Federal prison in Orange County, United States
The Federal Correctional Institution Otisville is a male prison complex in Orange County, New York, roughly 70 miles northwest of New York City. The campus includes several two-story buildings with cell blocks, administrative areas, and facilities for education and healthcare.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons opened this facility in 1977 as a medium-security institution for male inmates from New York State and neighboring areas. A small minimum-security satellite camp was added several years later.
The facility operates its own kosher kitchen for Jewish inmates and provides rooms for religious rituals. This feature has made the institution a preferred placement for Orthodox prisoners within the federal system.
The main medium-security compound sits on a hill overlooking rural countryside, while the minimum-security satellite camp occupies a separate area. Visitors must schedule appointments in advance and follow strict entry procedures.
The institution houses two completely separate security levels on the same grounds, with the satellite camp featuring fewer fences and more freedom of movement. Inmates in the satellite camp live in dormitories rather than individual cells.
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