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Australian Capital Territory correctional facilities

ACT Corrective Services is the public authority for correctional facilities in the Australian Capital Territory.

Note: The details on this page have been compiled from publicly available information for convenience. The Australian Institute of Criminology will review this information periodically but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

  • Alexander Maconochie Centre
  • Periodic Detention Centre
Alexander Maconochie Centre
Classification Maximum (Male and Female)
Capacity Opened in 2008 with the capacity for 300
Function Remand and sentenced prisoners from low to high security classifications can be accommodated.
Public/Private Public
Address Monaro Highway, Hume, ACT 2620
Further information ACT Corrective Services
Periodic Detention Centre
Classification Minimum (Male and Female)
Capacity 49
Function A periodic detention centre operating both during the week and on weekends
Public/Private Public
Address Mugga Lane, Symonston ACT 2609