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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 |
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. [1] It has accommodated over 330 inmates on occasions. [2]
It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.