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Frequently asked Questions
Q. What are the days and time of visits?
Where a public holiday falls on any visiting day of the week, that visit shall take place on the Wednesday of the same week, whether before or after the public holiday. View new schedule of visits List of Items that can be brought for detainees
Q. How many visitors are allowed per detainee?
A. On admission all detainees are allowed to declare five persons as next of kin. These five persons shall be deemed to be the authorised visitors of the detainee (untried and convicted).
Q. How many visitors are allowed per detainee at a time?
A. Not more than three visitors are allowed to visit a detainee at a time
Q. What is the length of a visit?
A. Visitors are allowed only (i) 15 minutes for remand detainees (ii) 15 minutes for convicted detainees on admission; and (iii) 30 minutes for other convicted detainees. There is no time limit on visits of Embassies and Consulates
Q. What are the main purpose of visits?
A. Detainees are given the chance to spend some quality time with their loved ones;
Visits create positive relationship and strengthen family ties between detainees and their loved ones;
Visits reduce stress, boredom, isolation and uplift self-esteem of detainees during incarceration period;
Visits and Privileged Visits encourage detainees to adhere to the rules and regulations of the prison;
Detainees do not feel left out by their loved ones and are motivated to redress their offending behaviour to become useful citizens once released.
