Massachusetts houses one stand-alone federal prison and one federal prison camp. These Massachusetts federal prisons are overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. In total, 785 inmates are housed inside this federal prison in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Federal Prisons by Security Level
Administrative-Security Federal Prisons in Massachusetts
- FMC Devens (Ayer, MA)
Minimum-Security Federal Prisons in Massachusetts
- FMC Devens Camp (Ayer, MA)
Federal Prisons in Massachusetts
FMC Devens
Federal Medical Center Devens is an administrative-security level federal prison located in Ayer, Massachusetts. It is overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. FMC Devens is a Medical Care Level 3/4 prison. It houses 837 male inmates.
FMC Devens Camp
Federal Medical Center Devens Camp is a minimum-security level federal prison located in Ayer, Massachusetts. It is overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. FMC Devens Camp is a Medical Care Level 4 prison. It houses 82 male inmates.
List of Massachusetts Federal Prisons
There is one federal prison and one federal prison camp in Massachusetts. The Northeast Regional Office of the Federal Bureau of Prisons oversees these locations. By clicking on the below links, you will be taken to the facilities’ detailed profiles, where you can learn about specific facility offerings, information, and contact details.
Devens FMC
Federal Medical Center Devens is located approximately 40 miles west of Boston on the grounds of Fort Devens near the towns of Harvard and Ayer in Worcester County. The medical facility serves male inmates with specialized mental or physical health needs who require long-term care. The facility contains a minimum-security satellite camp, also for male offenders. Counseling, substance abuse and sex offender support, and recreational opportunities are available. In addition, inmates are encouraged to pursue academic and vocational goals.
Devens Prison Camp
Federal Medical Center Devens Camp is located approximately 40 miles west of Boston on the grounds of Fort Devens near the towns of Harvard and Ayer in Worcester County. It adjoins an administrative-security medical center. The nonviolent male inmates incarcerated at the camp must have a job and pursue academic and life skills programs in preparation for their release.
Wikipedia Pages About Each Massachusetts Facility
- Devens FMC (Ayer, MA)
Published Oct 1, 2020 by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA | Last Updated by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA on Jan 12, 2025 at 5:11 pm