List of prisons in Jamaica
Twelve correctional institutions in Jamaica are operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.Contemporary institutions
Adult
Centres for men and women:
Centres for women:
There are three juvenile correctional centres:
- Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre. - This is the centre for girls - Capacity of 40
- Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre. - Capacity of 98
- Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre. - Capacity of 120
Remand
There are two remand centres:
- Horizon Adult Remand Centre
- Saint Andrew Juvenile Remand Centre. - Capacity of 48
In addition, many remand prisoners are held in police station gaols.Historic institutions
