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The Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica (DCS) is a department of the Ministry of National Security of Jamaica, [1] headquartered in Kingston. [2] The department operates prisons and jails in Jamaica.
Twelve correctional institutions in Jamaica [1] are operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security. Contemporary institutions [ edit ]
Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre, formerly Fort Augusta Prison, is Jamaica's only prison for women. [1] It was built to accommodate 250 female inmates [2] but has held over 280 on occasions. [2] [3] It has been known to run short of food. [4] It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.
Pages in category "Prisons in Jamaica" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. ... This page was last edited on 1 February 2020, ...
South Camp Prison, also known as the Gun Court prison, opened in 1974 as a combined court and prison to combat the increase in violent crimes involving firearms. A single resident magistrate can issue prison sentences to those convicted of illegal possession of firearms or ammunition. [1] It has accommodated over 330 inmates on occasions. [2]
In 1840, a statute was passed to establish a General Penitentiary in Jamaica. The preamble to the law stated that it was necessary "not only for the safe custody of convicted criminals, but to ensure the more important object of their restoration to society, in a state of reformation and improvement, by a uniform course of well regulated labour, and judicious instruction."
Near Spanish Town, St Catherine, Jamaica: Coordinates: Status: Operational: Security class: Medium security: Population: Over 275 on occasions: Managed by: Operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security
Horizon Adult Remand Centre opened in 2002 with a capacity of 1026. [1]It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.The prison was featured in Vybz Kartel's music video for the song Conjugal Visit featuring Spice.