correctional facility

Or correction facility

noun

1. a prison, especially for long-term confinement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of correctional facility¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

And California City is facing a fiscal crisis, after among other things losing the state correctional facility.

From Los Angeles Times

For now, the brothers remain behind bars at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, their next shot at freedom again years away, no matter how brightly the spotlight outside shines.

From Salon

Lyle Menendez spearheaded a beatification project at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, and his brother has organized artwork for the project.

From Los Angeles Times

Lyle Menendez spearheaded a Rehabilitation Through Beautification project at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility to work on upgrades and create green space in the prison, along with painting a 1,000-foot mural.

From Los Angeles Times

"On August 29, 2025, at 10pm, I will arrive at the Chemnitz correctional facility with my suitcases."

From BBC