Facility record · Alabama
Donaldson Correctional Facility
Bessemer · Jefferson County
- SecurityClose
- Population1,386
- Occupancy79%
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Donaldson Correctional Facility is a state prison in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. It has a rated capacity of 1,760 and a reported population of 1,386 — about 79% occupancy, as recorded in the February 2026 federal dataset. By capacity it is the 3rd-largest of the 32 state prison records listed for Alabama with a published capacity. It is one of 10 correctional facilities in Jefferson County, and Alabama operates 14 state prisons in total.
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February 2026 federal directory dataset
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