Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility

The Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility (NNHCF) is a state prison in Berlin, New Hampshire, USA, a part of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections.

Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility
Location in New Hampshire
LocationBerlin, New Hampshire
Coordinates44°30′45″N 71°08′44″W
StatusOperational
Security classMedium
Capacity665
Opened2000
Managed byNew Hampshire Department of Corrections
WardenMichelle Goings

It is 120 miles (190 km) north of the state capital at Concord. NNHCF contains only medium security male prisoners and has a maximum capacity of approximately 500 prisoners. In May 2009 this prison was modified to hold a total of over 740 inmates, due to the closing of the Lakes Region Facility in Laconia.

It employs approximately 200 people, including correctional officers, medical staff, and administration officials. The Warden is Michelle Goings.

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