List of prisons in Jamaica

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Twelve correctional institutions in Jamaica[1] are operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.

Contemporary institutions

Adult

Centres for men and women:[2]

Centres for women:[2]

Juvenile

There are three juvenile correctional centres:[1][3][4]

Remand

There are two remand centres:[1][3]

In addition, many remand prisoners are held in police station gaols.

Historic institutions

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Custodial Services, Department Of Correctional Services, c2007.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Custodial Services." Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica. Retrieved on 2 October 2010.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.jard.gov.jm/records/content/view/53/2/ Highlights of Records Management Activities April – September 2006, Jamaica Archives and Records Department.
  4. ↑ "JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL CENTRES." Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica. Retrieved on 2 October 2010.

External links

  • Since 2004, the Department of Correctional Services has published comprehensive annual statistics.
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