What is a MDC prison? (Federal BOP directory note)

20 March 2026Counts and labels reflect published prison listing information. They are not live government data.

Thematic graphic — not a photograph of a named facility.

Dataset-backed directory note (Ew Us Facility Type Mdc). Thematic graphic only — not a photograph of a named facility.

“MDC” is a Bureau of Prisons facility-type designation. This article summarises what that label usually signals in a directory context—without replacing official BOP definitions or legal classifications.

How we use this label

Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) currently appears on 3 federal records. Names and acronyms follow the BOP listing; operational detail varies by site.

This site uses a BOP-derived listing from the build import. It is not a live government feed. Confirm visiting, security classification, and population with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Examples in this import

Named sites include: Brooklyn MDC, Guaynabo MDC, Los Angeles MDC.

Browse by this facility type

Use the linked hub page to compare establishments that share this designation in our listing.

Frequently asked questions

Is security level the same as facility type?: Not exactly. We show a simplified security label on profiles; facility type is a separate field from the import. Use BOP sources for authoritative classification.