VT DOC - Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) - Newport

State Prison

Last Updated: February 07, 2024
Address
2559 Glen Rd, Newport, VT 05855
Beds
417
County
Orleans
Phone
802-334-3364
Fax
802-334-3367

NSCF is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at NSCF on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 802-334-3364.

Located at 2559 Glen Rd in Newport, VT, NSCF carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. NSCF offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The Northern State Correctional Facility, Vermont's largest medium-security prison, accommodates up to 430 adult male inmates. It offers educational opportunities, including the chance to earn a GED through the Community High School of Vermont program. Despite the presence of gangs like the Aryan Nation, Crips, and Bloods, violence at the facility is relatively uncommon. The prison provides a re-entry program to aid inmates in their transition back into society, alongside opportunities for participation in a theater group and vocational training in various skills. Additionally, the facility includes a specialized 28-bed unit dedicated to inmates with acute and chronic mental illness, ensuring they receive appropriate care and support.

Inmate Locator

NSCF maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

VT DOC - Northern State Correctional Facility - Visitation

Visiting Hours - Visiting at NSCF is scheduled Alphabetically by the Inmate's last name
Visiting Hours are as follows:

  • A-C Saturday 9 -11 am
  • D-K Saturdays 1 - 3 pm
  • L-Q Sundays 9 - 11 am
  • R-Z Sundays 1 - 3 pm

Tips for visiting NSCF:

  • A valid photo ID is required for all visitors
  • Dress appropriately – persons whose dress is deemed inappropriate may be turned away.
  • Arrive at the facility no more than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visiting time.
  • Items may not be exchanged during visiting.
  • Bathrooms are not available during visiting; please use the bathroom in the reception area prior to visiting.
  • Physical contact between adult visitors and inmates is not permitted.
  • All persons entering NSCF are subject to being searched.

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