Hampton Correctional Facility

The general construction of the Hampton Correctional Facility, built in 1962, is of a maximum security design, or inside cell construction. This type of construction positions the cells in the center of a housing area, back-to-back, separated by a common pipe chase where plumbing can be attended to without entering the cells. A day room area is positioned in front of the cells.

The original rated single bed capacity for the jail was 92, but after three renovations, the rated capacity stands at 168. When Sheriff Roberts took office, records indicated upwards of 350 inmates were being housed there on a daily basis. By 1994, the inmate population approached 500. This overcrowding put a severe strain on every aspect of the physical plant, as well as staff and inmates.

Looking for a solution to diffuse this volatile situation, Sheriff Roberts requested that the National Institute of Corrections perform a needs assessment for the Hampton Sheriffs Office.

The organizations findings led to an extensive renovation project at the jail as well as construction of the Hampton Community Corrections Center, located on West Pembroke Avenue. To date, renovations to the principal facility include: renovated inmate spaces, a facility entrance and control center, visitation booths (including areas for physically challenged visitors and inmates), attorney and probation/parole rooms, a booking area, and deputy work/break areas.