Mission

To operate an adult male maximum security institution by providing care, custody and control in a safe and secure environment. The primary program thrust will be directed at moving the inmate to a less secure institution based upon his demonstrated conduct, program performance and need. By encouraging the individual inmate to help himself, it will enhance his opportunity to return to the community as a responsible taxpaying citizen.

266 Water St./PO Box 5128
Eddyville, Kentucky 42038
Warden: Tom Simpson
Secretary: Teresa Hughes 

Phone:   270-388-2211
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• Green Named District 9 Probation & Parole Supervisor
  Friday, May 16, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (May 16, 2008) – Kentucky Department of Corrections Director of Probation & Parole Lelia “Lee” VanHoose today announced that Robin Green has been promoted to District 9 Supervisor. The district includes all of Fayette County.
• Roederer Correctional Complex Receives High Scores In National Re-accreditation Audit
  Friday, April 25, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (April 25, 2008) – Roederer Correctional Complex (RCC) will receive its re-accreditation award during the American Correctional Association’s summer conference that will be held in New Orleans in August.
• Potter-Blair Named DOC Deputy Commissioner
  Tuesday, April 01, 2008
  FRANKFORT, KY. (April 1, 2008) – Kentucky Department of Corrections Commissioner LaDonna Thompson today announced that Kimberly Potter-Blair, a 10-year veteran of the department, has been named Deputy Commissioner for Support Services for the DOC.