Taft Correctional Institution, Federal correctional facility in Taft, California, United States.
The concrete and steel complex spans across a desert area with multiple buildings designed for different security levels and administrative functions.
Opening in 1997 as the first private prison contract of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the facility operated until its closure in April 2020.
The institution implemented educational programs and vocational training to prepare inmates for their return to society through skill development opportunities.
Visitors needed to schedule appointments through an online system and undergo security checks before entering the facility during designated weekend hours.
The prison housed several notable inmates including Jordan Belfort, whose story became the basis for the film The Wolf of Wall Street.
Location: California
Inception: 1997
GPS coordinates: 35.10972,-119.38556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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