Staton correctional facility is a maximum to medium security prison for males in Alabama. It houses about 1335 inmates and provides emergency medical treatment and observation for many of the surrounding facilities. It is a relatively safe institution with low incidence of violence.
GED classes, college classes and many vocational skills are taught to inmates including auto body and mechanic skills. The facility also offers horticultural programs, substance abuse treatment programs and programs to improve literacy.
This facility places a strong focus on rehabilitation through acquiring skills and counseling/substance abuse treatment services.