The Alice Springs Correctional Centre, an Australian medium to maximum security prison for males and females, is located outside

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. The centre is managed by Northern Territory Correctional Services, an

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. The centre detains

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law.

Facilities

It has a total capacity for 470 inmates in a variety of security classifications. The centre serves as the main maximum security prison for the Northern Territory. Within a secure compound, up to 316 inmates are accommodated. In a low security environment, located outside the main perimeter fence, 84 units operate with minimal supervision. An active art program at the centre enables inmates to develop art and business skills. All proceeds from the sale of art works go to victims of crime and support prison programs.

History

In 1992, of land was excised from the Owen Springs pastoral lease to create the site for the centre. The centre opened in 1996 and received all of the inmates from the former Her Majesty's Gaol and Labour Prison in Alice Springs.

Notable prisoners

* Bradley John Murdochserving

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for the 2001 murder of English backpacker

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. * Dylan Voller – teargassed by prison officers before being shackled in a restraint chair by his neck, ankle and wrists and forced to wear a

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References

External links

Official webpageDepartment of Justice website
Prisons in the Northern Territory Maximum security prisons in the Northern Territory Buildings and structures in Alice Springs 1996 establishments in Australia {{NorthernTerritory-stub

Facilities

History

Notable prisoners

See also

References

External links