Western Region

Tazewell Correctional Unit #31 (male field unit)

Located on 51 acres near Tazewell in Tazewell County.

Randolph B. Phillips, Superintendent

1245 Clearfork Road,
Tazewell, Va 24651
(276) 988-4701

Security Level 1 High - Assignment Criteria:

No Murder I or II; Sex offense, Kidnap/Abduction, Escape History. No Disruptive Behavior for at least past 24 months.

Specifications:

Opened - 1963
Average Daily Population (Sept. 1999) - 137
Special Populations - NA
Special Programs - Life Skills Program, VDOT Road Crews, and Farm/Maintenance Crews
Classes: Literacy Incentive, L.I.P., G.E.D., Parenting Skills and Substance Abuse Education
Site Additions/Upgrades - 1990 - NA
Virginia Correctional Enterprises - N/A

Directions From Richmond:

Unit is seven miles North of the Town of Tazewell on State Route 61.