How do I find out if someone is in jail in Western Australia?

How do I find out if someone is in jail in Western Australia?

Location of a prisoner

  1. To request the location of a prisoner in Western Australia, please complete the online enquiry form.
  2. If you do not have access to email, please call the Department’s Information Release area on Monday to Friday between 7.00 am to 3.00 pm on +61 8 9264 1711.

How do I contact a prisoner in Western Australia?

ACCESS is available to all prisoners and offenders and the general community who have something to report or say to the Department of Justice, Corrective Services in relation to prisoners or offenders….Out of scope of ACCESS service.

Telephone: 1300 306 922 (toll free)
Online form: Please use our online form.

Who is the minister for justice in Western Australia?

Correctional facilities COVID-19 vaccination directions Learn more about the Directions on justice.wa.gov.au.

How many prisons are in Western Australia?

The Department of Justice manages more than 7,100 adults at 16 public prisons and 1 private prison in Western Australia. As part of its mission to ensure a safer community, the Department’s priorities at all prisons are: security of prisoners.

How do I find out someones min number?

If you have a friend or relative in custody, you can contact them by letter. If you know the inmate’s Master Index Number (MIN), that should be written on the front of the envelope under the their name.

What’s the difference between a minister and a shadow minister?

Shadow ministers are members of the opposition, chosen by the Leader of the Opposition. Shadow ministers have the important responsibility of scrutinising – closely examining – the work of the government and individual ministers. If there is a change of government a shadow minister may become a minister.

What is jail called in Australia?

Berrima Gaol and Parramatta Gaol are now both called correctional centres, which is the new word for jail in Australia.

What is a min number in jail?

MIN (Master Index Number) Each prisoner will be given a six digit Master Index Number commonly referred to as a MIN number. This number will remain a prisoner’s identification number any time they are in a Correctional Centre.

Is Bill Shorten a shadow Minister?

The Shadow Ministry of Bill Shorten was the opposition Australian Labor Party shadow ministry from October 2013 to May 2019, opposing the Abbott Government, Turnbull Government and Morrison Government.

What is a shadow ministers role?

Shadow ministers are members of the opposition, chosen by the Leader of the Opposition. Shadow ministers have the important responsibility of scrutinising – closely examining – the work of the government and individual ministers.

What is ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS)?

The ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) Strategic Plan 2019 – 2024 – One Team, One Purpose: Supporting a Safer Community recognises that to achieve our mission of contributing to a safer community we must work together as an organisation and with the community.

What does correctcorrective services do?

Corrective Services works to ensure the safety and security of detainees, prisoner and offenders, the safety of our people and the rehabilitation of those in our responsibility. It does this through: Providing a safe, secure and effective corrections services that contributes to community safety;

How do I access information about prisoners in Western Australia?

Certain prisoner information can be accessed as outlined below. However, access to specific prisoner records, is only available through the Freedom of Information process. To request the location of a prisoner in Western Australia, please complete the online enquiry form. Your request must include the following in the message field:

What is the Corrections Management Act 2007?

The Corrections Management Act 2007 was passed on 18 June 2007. The Act sets out how the management of imprisoned offenders should contribute to the maintenance of a safe, just and democratic society, particularly as follows

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