Test Results: Southern State Correctional Facility Clear of COVID-19
All staff and inmate results returned negative in mass testing of final Vermont facility.
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Vermont DOC Announces Out-of-State Housing Contract with CoreCivic
CoreCivic, the current contractor and lone bidder, will continue to house Vermont's out-of-state incarcerated population.
Vermont DOC Reports Death of Incarcerated Individual in St. Albans
State detainee dies Sunday morning at Northwest State Correctional Facility following medical event
Vermont DOC Reports Assault on Healthcare Worker in Springfield
A detained individual held an object to a nurse’s throat shortly after arriving at the facility
Vermont DOC Reports Death of Incarcerated Individual in St. Albans
Federal detainee dies Wednesday evening at Northwest State Correctional Facility following medical event.
Vermont DOC Retains Downs Rachlin Martin to Guide Critical Incident Review Process
Investigation Clears Springfield Superintendent
Independent review determines misconduct allegation against Springfield Superintendent Mike Lyon to be unfounded; Lyon to return as head of facility
Vermont DOC Announces End of Community Restitution Program
Department to stop taking referrals for work crew effective immediately in effort to expand employment opportunities and workforce development
Vermont DOC Reaches Expanded Agreement with Union
Agreement provides targeted pay enhancements, recruitment and retention bonuses, and seeks to expand efforts to resolve the Department’s staffing crisis
Vermont DOC Reports Failed Escape Attempt at Northeast Correctional Complex
Department Staff Responded and Detained an Individual Following an Attempted Escape in St. Johnsbury