Eastern Region
Sussex I State Prison
Located in Sussex County, Virginia.
Loretta K. Kelly, Warden
24414 Musselwhite DriveWaverly, VA 23891-1111
(804) 834-9967
Security Level 5 - Assignment Criteria:
Long Term; Single, multiple, & Life + sentences.
No disruptive behavior for at least past 24 months prior to consideration for a transfer to any less-secure facility.
Specifications:
- Opened - May 20, 1998
- Average Daily Population (June 2008) - 1,139
- Special Populations - Death Row
- Special Programs - None
- Site Additions/Upgrades - BOQ, Firing Range, B&G Storage
- Virginia Correctional Enterprises - Pending
Directions From Richmond:
Take U.S. Route 460 East past Disputanta and turn right on State Route 602. Drive 3.4 miles until you reach a stop sign. Turn left onto State Route 625 and drive exactly 1 mile. Turn right and proceed about 1/2 mile (Sussex II will be on the right), then turn left to Sussex I State Prison. Drive about 1/4 mile and you will be in our parking lot.