Prisons in Iceland
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Prisons in Iceland are few and generally low security.
List of prisons
Name | Municipality | Established | Capacity | Security level | Notes |
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Akureyri prison | Akureyrarkaupstaður | 1978 | 10 | Low | Used for prisoners with a remaining sentence of 1 year or less. Prisoners are expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
Bitra prison | Árborg | 2010 | 16 | Open | Prisoners are expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
Fangelsið Kópavogsbraut 17 | Kópavogsbær | 1989 | 12 | Medium | All female prisoners serve their sentences in Kópavogsbær, short sentences can be served elsewhere. Due to the low female prison population, male prisoners with short sentences and no history of violence are also accepted. |
Hegningarhúsið | Reykjavíkurborg | 1874 | 16 | Medium | Used for short detention, short sentences and for new prisoners awaiting transfer. |
Kvíabryggja prison | Grundarfjarðarbær | 1954 | 22 | Open | Used for prisoners with a remaining sentence of 2 year or less. Prisoners are expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
Litla-Hraun | Árborg | 1929 | 45 | High | Used for prisoners with long sentences, particularly those with a history of violence. |
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External links
- State Prison Administration (Icelandic)