There are no more private-run state prisons in Virginia.
As previously reported, in December, Virginia Department of Corrections announced a plan to take over control of Lawrenceville Correctional Center, which was the state’s only privately-run prison.
On schedule, VADOC announced that it assumed control of the Lawrenceville today, August 1.
VADOC assumed control from the GEO Group, a company that owns, leases, and manages prisons in the U.S., Australia, and South Africa.
Lawrenceville opened in 1998, and today marks the first time during its existence that the facility has been run by the state, VADOC confirmed.
“Today marks a new day at Lawrenceville Correctional Center,” said director Dotson. “Our Department is excited to assume operations at this facility – and to continue achieving the VADOC’s mission of ensuring public safety for the Commonwealth by providing effective incarceration, supervision, and evidence-based re-entry services. I thank the corrections team at Lawrenceville for their professionalism and dedication throughout this process.”
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