Ohio houses two stand-alone federal prisons. These Ohio federal prisons are overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. In total, 1,804 inmates are housed inside these federal prisons in Ohio.
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Ohio Federal Prisons by Security Level
Low-Security Federal Prisons in Ohio
- FCI Elkton (Lisbon, OH)
- FSL Elkton (Lisbon, OH)
Federal Prisons in Ohio
FCI Elkton
Federal Correctional Institution Elkton is a low-security level federal prison located in Lisbon, Ohio. It is overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. FCI Elkton is a Medical Care Level 2 prison. It houses 1,853 male inmates.
FSL Elkton
Federal Satellite Low Elkton is a low-security level federal prison located in Lisbon, Ohio. It is overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. FSL Elkton is a Medical Care Level 2 prison. It houses 373 male inmates.
List of Ohio Federal Prisons
There are two federal prisons in Ohio. The Northeast Regional Office of the Federal Bureau of Prisons oversees these institutions. 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.
Elkton FCI
Federal Correctional Institution Elkton, located in Columbiana County near Elkton, is a medium-security prison for male inmates. It is situated 45 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An adjacent low-security institution also serves male offenders. All inmates must obtain employment at the prison unless deemed physically or mentally unable to do so by health officials. In addition, offenders are expected to take academic, vocational, and self-enrichment courses. Recreational and leisure reading opportunities are also available.
Elkton FSL
Federal Satellite Low Elkton, located in Columbiana County near Elkton, is a prison for male inmates. This low-security institution is situated 45 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An adjacent medium-security institution also serves male offenders. As a Medical Care Level 2 facility, FSL Elkton is equipped to meet the needs of inmates with chronic conditions such as epilepsy and medication-controlled diabetes that require regular evaluation by a clinician. Everyone committed to the facility must attend educational, vocational, and self-improvement programs and hold down a prison job.
Wikipedia Pages About Each Ohio Facility
- Elkton FCI (Lisbon, OH)
- Elkton FSL (Lisbon, OH)
Published Oct 1, 2020 by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA | Last Updated by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA on Jun 9, 2023 at 12:23 am