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York Correctional Institution

Connecticut Department of CorrectionMaximum security

York Correctional Institution is a state prison in Niantic, Connecticut, run by the Connecticut Department of Correction. The state classifies it as maximum security.

York Correctional Institution Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
201 W Main St, Niantic, CT 06357Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(860) 451-3001
Operated by
Connecticut Department of Correction
County
New London

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the Connecticut Department of Correction and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on portal.ct.gov

Jails and Police Near York Correctional Institution

Anyone arrested near Niantic is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other State Prisons in Connecticut

Open status checked against the official portal.ct.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an inmate at York Correctional Institution?
Use the official offender search of the Connecticut Department of Correction (ctinmateinfo.state.ct.us). Search by name or state inmate number; the result shows the current facility. People in state prison are not listed on county jail rosters.
What is the phone number for York Correctional Institution?
The listed main number for York Correctional Institution is (860) 451-3001.
Who runs York Correctional Institution?
York Correctional Institution is operated by the Connecticut Department of Correction and is located in New London.