Nottoway Correctional Center, State correctional facility in Burkeville, Virginia, United States.
Nottoway Correctional Center is a state prison facility located in Burkeville, Virginia, built across a sprawling compound with multiple functional areas. The institution comprises numerous buildings designed to accommodate different custody levels and inmate populations.
The facility opened in 1984 as a maximum security prison serving the state's corrections system. Over time, the institution's operational model evolved to accommodate changing security classifications and inmate management approaches.
The Virginia Correctional Enterprise program within the facility employs 83 inmates who manufacture furniture including sofas, chairs, dressers, desks, and storage units.
This is an active correctional institution with limited public access, so visitors should plan ahead for any visit or observation. Advance inquiry about visiting policies and security protocols is recommended before traveling to the site.
The facility maintains 290 acres dedicated to agricultural programs, with a minimum security work center positioned outside the main security perimeter.
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