The minimum security facility is designed for 221 inmates. The medium security facility is designed for violators of release programs such as parole, probation, work release, etc. The minimum security population averages about 340 inmates. Minimum Security Program Inmates in the general population are promoted from other correctional institutions including the Department of Corrections' reception center. Typically, they are serving sentences for non-violent crimes or are inmates who are nearing the end of their prison sentence and preparing for release back into society.
Programming is directed toward more community involvement in a least restrictive environment.
In this setting inmates are required to report to a work assignment every day, meet financial responsibility, and complete education or treatment classes. Approximately 100 minimum security inmates per day are bussed into the surrounding areas to perform community service. They work under the direction of other state agency employees doing maintenance of parks, buildings, roads, etc. Some work for local communities doing the same types of labor under the supervision of city or county personnel. Security staff also supervise some work crews doing special projects like repairing homes in the community or work for the Department of Corrections.