Corrections

South Mackenzie Correctional Centre (SMCC) (Photo)

The South Mackenzie Correctional Centre, located in Hay River, provides custody and supervision for adult male offenders.

Territorial and federal offenders with minimum- to medium-security ratings may be held here. Remanded offenders are also held here.

Contact: Warden Tom Hamilton (867) 874-2774
Staff: 38 positions
2008/09 Operations & Maintenance Budget: $4,319,000

Average Daily Counts:

  • 2009/10: 53
  • 2008/09: 49
  • 2007/08: 46
  • 2006/07: 43
  • 2005/06: 41

Programs:

  • Community involvement
  • Snow removal for seniors
  • Wood-cutting, brushing and cleaning trails for the town
  • Performing maintenance services for the beach
  • Participating in regular community clean-up
  • Providing labour for non-profit and community agencies.
  • Reasoning and Rehabilitation,
  • Impaired Driving Awareness
  • Anger and Emotion Management
  • Family Violence
  • Pre-treatment Program
  • Education (upgrading, life skills)
  • Psychological services
  • Traditional counselling
  • Reintegration programming

Mailing Address:

South Mackenzie Correctional Centre
34 Studney Drive
Hay River NT  X0E 0R6