Inmate Services


The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services provides the following Inmate Services:

  1. Inmate Visitation
  2. Property Intake Services
  3. Commissary Services
  4. Inmate Phone Services
  5. Lawyer Visit
  6. Pastoral Visit

TO USE THESE SERVICES YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS:

  1. You must present a Valid Government Issued Photo Identification:
    • Passport
    • Drivers License
    • Voters Card
    • NIB Smart Card
    • Bar Association Identification (Attorneys)
  2. Attorneys must present both a Valid Government and Bar Association Identifications.
  3. Cellphones are Prohibited.
  4. Personal Handbags are Prohibited.
  5. No funds are allowed with the exception of when conducting a business transaction.
  6. Personal items such as bags, hats, and sun glasses are prohibited. 

Visitor’s Dress Code:

  1. No sleeveless shirts
  2. No political paraphernalia
  3. No Memorial paraphernalia
  4. No Clothing with Derogatory Words or Photos
  5. No Short Pants
  6. Skirts must fall 2 inches below the knee
  7. No Transparent clothing
  8. No tight-fitted clothing
  9. No Camouflage clothing or footwear
  10. No ripped jeans
  11. No jewelry

BUSINESS HOURS:
 

Inmate Visitation Days Hours
Remanded Inmates Monday & Wednesday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sentenced Inmates Friday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Recidivists  Friday - Bi-monthly 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

N.B. Closed on weekends and Holidays

 

COMMISSARY & INMATE PHONE SERVICES
 

Days Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 am – 11:45 am & 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 am – 11:45 am

N.B. Closed on weekends and Holidays

 

INTAKE OF PROPERTY SERVICES
 

Days Hours
Monday- Friday 8:00 am – 11:45 am

N.B. Closed on weekends and Holidays

 

LAWYER VISIT
 

Days Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

PASTORAL VISIT
 

Days Hours
Monday – Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

For further assistance please contact the Visitor Relations/Public Relations Department at 364-9875 or 364-9800 exts: 4075, 4076 or the Operator at 364-9800 or 364-9807.

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