Cheshire Correctional Institution is a Level 4 security level State Prison located in the city of Cheshire, Connecticut. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Connecticut state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1913. The facility has a capacity of 1,495 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Cheshire, CT judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Cheshire Correctional Institution
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Cheshire Correctional Institution is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Cheshire Correctional Institution Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Cheshire Correctional Institution inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 203-651-6100 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Cheshire Correctional Institution State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Cheshire Correctional Institution inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | 9:15am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 6pm, and 7:15pm. |
| Tue | 9:15am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 6pm, and 7:15pm. |
| Wed | — |
| Thu | 9:15am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 6pm, and 7:15pm. |
| Fri | 9:15am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 6pm, and 7:15pm. |
| Sat | — |
| Sun | — |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Cheshire Correctional Institution.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 203-651-6100.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Cheshire Correctional Institution State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Name, ID Number Cheshire Correctional Institution 900 Highland Avenue Cheshire, CT 06410 | — | — | — |