Jamaica, by parish
Select a parish on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
7 facilities
| Fort Augusta Adult Correctional CentrePortmore | Prison | EdgewaterSaint Catherine | — |
| Horizon Remand Center | Remand prison | Newport EastKingston | — |
| Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional CentreMiddlesex County | Young offender institution | GreendaleSaint Catherine | — |
| Saint Jago Women's Centre | Women's prison | Spanish Town CentralSaint Catherine | — |
| South Camp Adult Correctional Centre | Prison | Stadium GardensSaint Andrew | — |
| St. Catherine Adult Correctional CentreSt Catherine | Prison | Spanish Town CentralSaint Catherine | +1 876-922-0021 |
| Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre | Prison | Rae TownKingston | +1 876-938-3916 |
Frequently asked
How many prisons and jails are in Jamaica?
The atlas lists 7 prisons, jails and detention centres in Jamaica, including 4 prisons and 1 remand prison.
How many police stations are in Jamaica?
70 police units are listed for Jamaica, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Jamaica?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Jamaica. Contact the facility or the Department of Correctional Services, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which parish has the most facilities?
Saint Andrew, with 1 prison or jail and 19 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 2 entries of 7. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Who runs the prisons in Jamaica?
The Department of Correctional Services is responsible for them. The regions below list every establishment it runs, along with the police units in each area.
What specialised facilities are there in Jamaica?
The atlas lists 1 women's prison, 1 young offender institution and 1 remand prison here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
How is Jamaica divided in the atlas?
The atlas files Jamaica by parish, following official administrative boundaries; 13 parishes currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the parish where it is located; Saint Andrew is the largest by number of entries.
How do I contact the police in Jamaica?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 70 police units here. Open a parish to see the units in each area.