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Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

DC DOC has ZERO TOLERANCE for any form of sexual harassment and sexual abuse. Learn more about PREA or make a report.

Coronavirus Prevention Measures

The DC Department of Corrections takes the safety and well-being of DOC residents, visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors extremely seriously.

The READY Center

The Resources to Empower and Develop You (READY) Center is a consolidated location where formerly incarcerated District of Columbia residents can access services to ensure successful reintegration into the community.

Who We Are

As a public safety agency in the District of Columbia, DOC is committed to safeguarding our communities and treating inmates with humanity, dignity and respect.

Visitation

DC Department of Corrections In-Person Visitations

Learn about visitation at the DC Jail and Correctional Treatment Facility.

Inmate Services

DOC offers a range of treatment including health and mental health services; and rehabilitative opportunities including educational and professional development programs to support community reintegration.

Our Facilities

The Central Detention Facility houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates awaiting transfer to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Women, adult men and juveniles being adjudicated as adults are housed at the Correctional Treatment Facility.

Featured Services

DC Department of Corrections In-Person Visitations

How visits are conducted and scheduled at the DC jail.

Inmate Telephone Services

Offender Connect is a service that allows a user to add money to an inmate's phone account.

Automated Inmate Deposits

Information on adding funds to a DOC inmate account.

Victim Information Services

How DOC administers the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) system.

Veterans Services

Learn more about the services DCDOC offers veterans.

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Latest

Oct 20 2023

Mayor Bowser Celebrates New READY Center Location

Standalone location will provide services to DC’s returning citiizens, easing their reentry

Aug 19 2023

Notice of Resident Death at Local Hospital

Jul 20 2023

Notice of Resident Death at the Central Detention Facility

NOTICE OF RESIDENT DEATH AT CENTRAL DETENTION FACILITY The DC Department of Corrections is...

Jun 14 2023

Notice of Past Resident Death on January 25, 2023

The D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment...

May 23 2023

DOC and DGS Announce Selection of the Architectural Program Consultant for the New CTF Annex at the DC Jail

Bowser Administration Announces Selection of Architectural Program Consultant for Correctional...

Jun 28 2019

DC DOC June 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the June 2019 DOC Newsletter

May 31 2019

DC DOC May 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the May 2019 DOC Newsletter

Apr 30 2019

DC DOC April 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the April 2019 DOC Newsletter

Mar 29 2019

DC DOC March 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the March 2019 DOC Newsletter

Feb 28 2019

DC DOC February 2019 Newsletter

Select the link to read the February 2019 DOC Newsletter

Mar 2 2016

DC Department of Corrections Performance Oversight Hearing March 2016

Director Faust testified at the Committee on the Judiciary’s Performance Oversight hearing.

Apr 27 2015

DC Department of Corrections Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Oversight Hearing

Director Faust testified at the Committee on the Judiciary Budget hearing.

Feb 19 2015

DC DOC Performance Oversight Hearing February 2015

Director Faust testified at the Public Safety and the Judiciary Committee Performance Oversight...

Jul 9 2014

DC Department of Corrections Hearing on Bill 20-468 July 2014

Director Faust testified at the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety hearing on Bill 20-468...

Apr 10 2014

DC Department of Correction Budget Oversight Hearing April 2014

Director Faust testified at the Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary Budget hearing.

Mar 10 2023

Modified Medical Stay-in-Place Timeline

Select the link to read the Modified Medical Stay-in-Place Timeline Effective - Monday March 13,...

Mar 10 2023

DOC Updated Modified Stay in Place- Masking Policy Update

Select the link to read the DOC Updated Modified Stay in Place- Masking Policy Update

Oct 28 2015

Department of Corrections Juvenile Unit Assessment 2015

Read attached the full report from the Ridley Group with the agency's actions/responses...

Jan 31 2014

Department of Corrections Juvenile Unit Assessment

Read attached the full report from the Ridley Group.

Dec 13 2013

DOC Adds New Visitation Hours

Video Visitation Center Visitation hours Wednesday - Sunday 11 am - 10 pm Last session begins...

Oct 23 2023

Notice of Arrestee Death at Central Cell Block

NOTICE OF ARRESTEE DEATH AT CENTRAL CELL BLOCK The D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC) oversees...

Sep 27 2023

Notice of Resident Death at Local Hospital

Notice of Resident Death at Local Hospital The D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC) is committed...

Sep 27 2022

Arrest Statement

Office of the Director DOC’s response on the arrest of correctional officer, Beverly Williams:

Jan 31 2017

A Message from Interim Director Booth — January 31, 2017

SUICIDE PREVENTION UPDATE In continuation of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections’...

Aug 4 2016

A Message from Director Faust—August 4, 2016

August 4, 2016 (amended from August 1, 2016)

Face to Face Visitation Hours

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Department of Corrections

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

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3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 698-4932
Fax: (202) 671-2043
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]