Florence Correctional Center
1100 Bowling Road
Florence, AZ 85232-2667
520-868-9095
Fax: 520-868-9565
Facility Public Information Officer: Bertha Montano (bertha.montano@correctionscorp.com)
Facility Type: Male, Medium-security, Owned since 1999
Warden: Jim MacDonald
Jim MacDonald was named warden at Florence Correctional Facility in May 2008. He began his career in corrections, which now spans twenty-four years, with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division as a corrections officer. He worked his way through the security ranks and held several leadership positions in the Texas system. MacDonald joined CCA in 1995 as warden of the Sweetwater Pre-Parole Transfer Facility in Sweetwater, Texas. He has also served as the assistant warden at both the CCA Cleveland Pre-Release Center in Cleveland, Texas (1996-1998) and the CCA Lawrenceville Correctional Center in Virginia (1999). He has also served as warden at Crossroads Correctional Facility in Shelby, Montana. MacDonald earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Total beds: 1824
Customer base:
U.S. Marshals Service, State of California, State of Washington, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ACA Accreditation: Yes
The Florence Correctional Center is located in Florence, Arizona, approximately 45 minutes from Phoenix and Tucson. Major airports service both of these metropolitan areas. The town of Florence has a population of approximately 15,000.
Community Activities:
Florence Chamber of Commerce Adopt-A-Family Florence Elementary School
Programs Offered:
Faith-based, Substance Abuse, Educational and Vocational
Visitation Schedule:
Sunday 8:00am to 3:30pm Monday 8:00am to 3:30pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 8:00am to 3:30pm Segregation inmates only Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm Saturday 8:00am to 3:30pm
The visitation schedule is subject to change or restrictions implemented. All visitors must be approved prior to visitation. Visitors must follow posted visitation rules. Violation of these rules may result in the termination of visitation privileges. Special visitation must be approved by the Chief of Security.
Tour Contact: Bertha Montano, bertha.montano@correctionscorp.com (520-868-9095) [520-868-9095]
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Directions:
From Phoenix: I-10 East to Hwy 60 East exit. Drive East approximately 30 miles to Hwy 79 exit. Drive South approximately 17 miles to the town of Florence. Turn left on Diversion Dam Road at the McDonald's restaurant. Drive approximately one mile to Bowling Road and turn left. Florence Correctional Center is approximately 1/2 mile north on the left side.