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South Camp Prison, also known as the
Gun Court
The Gun Court is the branch of the Jamaican judicial system that tries criminal cases involving firearms. The court was established by Parliament in 1974 to combat rising gun violence, and empowered to try suspects ''in camera'', without a jury ...
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.
It has accommodated over 330 inmates on occasions.
[Comparison of daily averages* over a 10 year period (1997-2006) by institution and sex](_blank)
, Department Of Correctional Services, 2007.
It is operated by the
Department of Correctional Services for the
Ministry of National Security.
See also
*
List of prisons in Jamaica
Twelve correctional institutions in Jamaica[Custodial Services](_blank)
, Department Of Correctional Services, c2007.
External links
Aerial view
*Photos:
References
Prisons in Jamaica
Buildings and structures in Kingston, Jamaica
Military of Jamaica
1974 establishments in Jamaica
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