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Melbourne Assessment Prison

Prisons and penitentiaries – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Facility profile

Type of facilityPrisons and penitentiaries
Operator / administrationCorrections Victoria
AddressSpencer Street 317-353, 3003 Melbourne
City / localityMelbourne
Region / stateVictoria
CountryAustralia
Websitehttp://www.corrections.vic.gov.au/home/prison/melbourne+assessment+prison.shtml
Coordinates-37.81278, 144.95037

Melbourne Assessment Prison: information, location and practical guide

Facility overview

Melbourne Assessment Prison is listed in this directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” and is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The responsible organisation or administration on record is Corrections Victoria.

Location and surroundings

The recorded address of Melbourne Assessment Prison is Spencer Street 317-353, 3003 Melbourne, in Melbourne (Victoria, Australia). The approximate coordinates are -37.8128, 144.9504.

Within the directory, Melbourne has 9 facilities; Victoria has 22 facilities across 11 localities, and Australia has 135 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.

Other nearby facilities

Measured in a straight line from Melbourne Assessment Prison, these are the closest facilities in Australia listed in the directory:

Other facilities in Melbourne:

More facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” in Victoria:

What type of facility this is

Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial. They are usually organised into units or regimes with different security levels and include areas for healthcare, education, work and rehabilitation activities.

In Australia, prisons are run by the corrective services of each state and territory.

Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.

Data on record for this profile

This profile includes: Address, Website, Operator / administration. Not available in the source: Phone, Email, Capacity, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.

Before visiting or contacting the facility

These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Melbourne Assessment Prison. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.

  • Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
  • Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
  • Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
  • Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
  • Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
  • If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
  • If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
  • Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.

Services and procedures common in this type of facility

In facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Melbourne Assessment Prison offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.

Frequently asked questions about Melbourne Assessment Prison

Where is Melbourne Assessment Prison?

Melbourne Assessment Prison is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The recorded address is Spencer Street 317-353, 3003 Melbourne.

What type of facility is Melbourne Assessment Prison?

It is listed in the directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries”. Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial.

What is the phone number or website of Melbourne Assessment Prison?

The contact details on record are: http://www.corrections.vic.gov.au/home/prison/melbourne+assessment+prison.shtml.

What is the capacity of Melbourne Assessment Prison?

The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.

Are there other facilities near Melbourne Assessment Prison?

The closest facility listed in the directory is Judy Lazarus Transition Centre, about <1 km away in a straight line.

Can I visit Melbourne Assessment Prison?

It depends on the country's regulations and the facility's regime, and not everyone may visit. Before travelling, confirm the hours, the documents required and the access conditions with the facility.