Free State, by district
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
35 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Free State, South Africa have?
The atlas lists 35 prisons, jails and detention centres in Free State, South Africa, including 34 prisons and 1 young offender institution.
Which police agencies serve Free State, South Africa?
59 police units are listed for Free State, South Africa, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Free State, South Africa?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in South Africa. Contact the facility or the Department of Correctional Services, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which district has the most facilities?
Lejweleputswa, with 8 prisons and jails and 15 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 29 entries of 35. 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.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Free State, South Africa?
Prisons in South Africa, including those in Free State, are run by the Department of Correctional Services.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Free State, South Africa?
The atlas lists 1 young offender institution here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Free State, South Africa?
Kroonstad has the most, with 4 places of detention in the atlas, out of 25 towns with at least one.
How are the listings for Free State, South Africa organised?
The atlas files Free State, South Africa by district, following official administrative boundaries; 5 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; Lejweleputswa is the largest by number of entries.