   South Camp Adult Correctional Centre | |
| Location | Up Park Camp, Kingston, Jamaica |
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| Coordinates | 17°59′22″N 76°46′48″W / 17.9894°N 76.7799°W / 17.9894; -76.7799 |
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Maximum security |
| Population | Up to 330 |
| Managed by | Operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security |
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. It has accommodated over 330 inmates on occasions.
It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.
See also
External links
- Aerial view.
- Photos:
References
- Coutsoukis, Photius (November 1987). "Jamaica National Security - The Criminal Justice System". Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- Comparison of daily averages* over a 10 year period (1997-2006) by institution and sex, Department Of Correctional Services, 2007.
 Prisons in Jamaica - Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica | ||
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