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__NOTOC__ 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
, 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 JamaicaCustodial Services
, Department Of Correctional Services, c2007.


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Aerial view
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References

Prisons in Jamaica Buildings and structures in Kingston, Jamaica Military of Jamaica 1974 establishments in Jamaica {{Jamaica-struct-stub