St. Clair correctional facility is a maximum security prison that houses 1047 male inmates. This facility first began housing inmates in 1983. This facility provides medical and dental care through the infirmary on contract with a private medical contractor.
Located on the 600 acres of St. Clair correctional is the Alabama Correctional vehicle restoration, and a chemical plant. A partnership with Gadsden State Community College provides academic and vocational courses for inmates at St. Clair.