state prison

noun

1. a prison maintained by a state for the confinement of felons.

State prison

noun

1. (in the US) a prison where persons convicted of serious crimes are confined

Word History and Origins

Origin of state prison¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

If convicted as charged, Yourex faces up to six years in state prison.

From Los Angeles Times

Casey was released from Valley State Prison in early August to transitional housing in Los Angeles County, his lawyer told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

In some cases, state prison systems have bulk-approved an entire discipline; in Colorado, officials bulk-approved everything in JSTOR.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing a second detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” at a state prison in north Florida.

From Salon

If found guilty of the murder charges, McFarlin could face the death penalty or life in state prison without the possibility of parole.

From Los Angeles Times