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State closing prison in Marana, inmates to be moved to other facilities
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Arizona has announced it is ending its contract with the minimum security private state prison in Marana.
All inmates will be moved to other locations and the more than 50 employees will receive help to find positions at other state facilities.
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The facility’s capacity is 500 inmates, but over the last several years it has averaged 225 inmates.
MTC operates the Arizona State Prison—Marana, a minimum security prison with capacity for 500 male inmates. Over the last several years, however, the facility has averaged an inmate population of 225. Despite the reduced population, ADCRR is required by contract to pay for nearly 475 beds. By ending the contract, the State will save an estimated $5 million in FY24, and nearly $10 million in FY25.
All inmates will be moved to other locations and the more than 50 employees will receive help to find positions at other state facilities.
(snip)
The facility’s capacity is 500 inmates, but over the last several years it has averaged 225 inmates.
MTC operates the Arizona State Prison—Marana, a minimum security prison with capacity for 500 male inmates. Over the last several years, however, the facility has averaged an inmate population of 225. Despite the reduced population, ADCRR is required by contract to pay for nearly 475 beds. By ending the contract, the State will save an estimated $5 million in FY24, and nearly $10 million in FY25.
https://www.kold.com/2023/11/27/state-closing-prison-marana-inmates-be-moved-other-facilites/