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The Maine State Prison and the Bolduc Correctional Facility have passed the American Correctional Association accreditation process.
Both facilities received a score of 100% compliance with all mandatory and non-mandatory standards set forth by the ACA.
According to a press release from the Maine Department of Corrections, the Bolduc Correctional Facility needed to adhere to 236 standards, 33 of which are mandatory and 203 non-mandatory. The Maine State Prison needed to adhere to 506 standards, 59 of which are mandatory and 447 non-mandatory, in order to achieve a score of 100%.
" Our staff worked hard to ensure we meet these standards, and achieving a perfect score demonstrates their commitment to keeping our facilities safe and secure," said Commissioner Ponte.
In Maine, four out of six facilities are accredited and both juvenile facilities are accredited.
Maine State Prison and Bolduc Correctional Facility Achieve 100% on ACA Accreditation
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