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Folsom State Prison is California’s second-oldest prison, and one of the nation’s first maximum-security prisons built in the decades following the California Gold Rush.
Folsom California State Prison is a California State Prison in Folsom, California, U.S., approximately 20 miles (32 km) northeast of the state capital of Sacramento. It is one of 34 adult institutions operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. [2]
Folsom State Prison has a rich history going back to 1868, when the Board of Prison Directors selected Folsom as the site for a second prison. On July 26, 1880, the first 44 incarcerated people were transferred from San Quentin.
Folsom State Prison (FSP) is comprised of several facilities catering to medium-security male and female inmates, as well as those in minimum security adjacent to the California State Prison at Sacramento. FSP has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1858 and has been at the forefront of inmate rehabilitation and correctional services.
Folsom State Prison's history began with the California Legislature's decision in 1858 to establish a second state prison due to the overcrowding at San Quentin State Prison. However, it took two decades for the construction to begin as the state faced financial challenges.
Reports and Statistics for Folsom State Prison (FSP) Statistical Reports (SB601) VIEW SB601 DASHBOARD. COMPSTAT Reports. COMPSTAT Operational Performance Measures; Inmate Population Reports; View FSP Facility Landing Page . Gavin Newsom California Governor Visit Governor's website Jeff Macomber ...
However, many don't realize how much history one Sacramento-area state prison holds behind its granite walls. Let's take a glimpse inside the decades of storied history of Folsom State...
The Retired Correctional Peace Officers (RCPO) Museum at Folsom State Prison (founded in 1975) chronicles the prison's bloody history. In 2011, the museum was annexed by the Old Guard Foundation (OGF).
Folsom State Prison is a correctional facility in the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. This site tells you about anything you might need to know about Folsom State Prison,such as: Learn how to locate an inmate. Visiting an inmate at Folsom State Prison.
Folsom State Prison is located in Folsom, California, about 20 miles east of Sacramento. It was first opened in 1880 as a maximum-security prison, designed to hold some of the state’s most dangerous and violent criminals.