Central Region

Buckingham Correctional Center (close custody male institution)

Located on 968 acres outside the town of Dillwyn in Buckingham County.

Warden Larry T. Edmonds

1349 Correctional Center Road
Dillwyn VA 23936
(434) 983-4400

Security Level 3 - Assignment Criteria:

Single, multiple, & Life + sentences must have served 20 consecutive years on sentence. No disruptive behavior for at least past 24 months prior to consideration for a transfer to any less-secure facility.

Specifications:

Opened - 1982
Average Daily Population (June 2008) - 1,038
Special Populations - None
Special Programs - Pen Pals
Site Additions/Upgrades - 1988 - N Building Added
Virginia Correctional Enterprises - Metal Industry

Directions From Richmond:

Take U.S. Route 60 West to Sprouse's Corner. Turn right onto U.S. Route 15, go approximately 2 to 3 miles to State Route 20, take a left. Institution is on the right.