Map of Genève
Every point is a facility. Select one to open its record.
Prisons & jails
8 facilities
| Centre éducatif de détention et d'observation de La Clairière | Juvenile facility | — | — |
| Établissement concordataire de détention administrative de Frambois | Immigration detention | Vernier | +41 22 306 15 50 |
| Établissement fermé Curabilis | Secure hospital | Puplinge | +41 22 327 07 00 |
| Établissement fermé de Favra | Immigration detention | Puplinge | +41 22 546 84 00 |
| Établissement fermé de La Brenaz | Prison | Puplinge | +41 22 327 38 00 |
| Établissement ouvert avec section fermée de Villars | Open prison | Genève | +41 22 546 32 40 |
| Établissement ouvert Le Vallon | Open prison | Vandœuvres | +41 22 546 32 62 |
| Prison de Champ-Dollon | Remand prison | Puplinge | +41 22 546 82 00 |
Police & law enforcement
24 agencies
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Genève, Switzerland have?
The atlas lists 8 prisons, jails and detention centres in Genève, Switzerland, including 2 immigration detention centers and 2 open prisons.
Which police agencies serve Genève, Switzerland?
24 police units are listed for Genève, Switzerland: 15 police stations and 9 municipal police units.
Can I look up a prisoner in Genève, Switzerland?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Switzerland. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 25 entries of 32. 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.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Genève, Switzerland?
The atlas lists 1 juvenile facility, 1 remand prison and 2 open prisons here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Genève, Switzerland?
Puplinge has the most, with 4 places of detention in the atlas, out of 4 towns with at least one.
Where can I reach the police in Genève, Switzerland?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 24 police units here; Brigade de Sécurité Routière and Centre de formation de la police – Carouge GE have a published phone number. Each unit's page shows its address and map location.
What other areas are in Switzerland?
Switzerland has 25 other areas in the atlas; Zürich has the most entries (128), followed by Bern.