H.M. Penitentiary
Prisons and penitentiaries – St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Prisons and penitentiaries |
|---|---|
| Operator / administration | Justice and Public Safety |
| Address | Forest Road 85, A1C 1E3 St. John's |
| City / locality | St. John's |
| Region / state | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 47.57638, -52.69706 |
H.M. Penitentiary: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
H.M. Penitentiary is listed in this directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” and is located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 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 Justice and Public Safety.
Location and surroundings
The recorded address of H.M. Penitentiary is Forest Road 85, A1C 1E3 St. John's, in St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada). The approximate coordinates are 47.5764, -52.6971.
Within the directory, St. John's has 1 facility; Newfoundland and Labrador has 3 facilities across 3 localities, and Canada has 150 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.
Other nearby facilities
Measured in a straight line from H.M. Penitentiary, these are the closest facilities in Canada listed in the directory:
- St. Alban's Church Hall — about 150 km away (Burnside)
- Cape Breton Correctional Centre — about 582 km away (Grand Lake Road)
- Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Facility — about 789 km away (Priestville)
- Provincial Correctional Centre — about 810 km away (Milton Station)
- Labrador Correctional Centre — about 834 km away (Happy Valley-Goose Bay)
More facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- St. Alban's Church Hall (Burnside)
- Labrador Correctional Centre (Happy Valley-Goose Bay)
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 Canada, prisons are run by Correctional Service Canada (federal sentences of two years or more) and the provincial and territorial correctional services.
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, Operator / administration. Not available in the source: Phone, Email, Website, 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 H.M. Penitentiary. 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 H.M. Penitentiary offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about H.M. Penitentiary
Where is H.M. Penitentiary?
H.M. Penitentiary is located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The recorded address is Forest Road 85, A1C 1E3 St. John's.
What type of facility is H.M. Penitentiary?
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 H.M. Penitentiary?
The source does not include a phone number, email or website for this facility. Check the official website of the competent prison administration.
What is the capacity of H.M. Penitentiary?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near H.M. Penitentiary?
The closest facility listed in the directory is St. Alban's Church Hall, about 150 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit H.M. Penitentiary?
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.