Holman Correctional Facility, Maximum security prison in Escambia County, Alabama, US.
The William C. Holman Correctional Facility is a maximum security institution in Atmore, spread across a complex along State Highway 21. The site contains housing units for general population inmates as well as specialized areas for different inmate classifications and security levels.
The prison opened in December 1969 as a medium-security facility under Governor Lurleen Wallace's administration. It has since expanded to become a major state institution serving different security classifications.
The facility operates vocational training programs where incarcerated individuals manufacture license plates and work in textile production. These hands-on programs form part of the institution's approach to rehabilitation and skill development.
Visitors must obtain prior approval and follow strict regulations before visiting. Visiting times are arranged according to inmate classification and the facility's security requirements.
The facility houses Alabama's sole execution chamber where all state capital punishments are carried out. This specialized area represents a significant aspect of the state's justice system.
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