A Leader in Detainee Management and Transformation - Contributing to a Just, Safe and Secure Papua New Guinea.
The mission of the Papua New Guinea Correctional Service is to enhance the safety and security of society through secure, humane containment and facilitating the rehabilitation of convicted detainees in partnership with stakeholders in fulfilment of CS mandate and to achieve PNG Vision 2050.
Specifically, the Papua New Guinea Correctional Service shall provide the mechanisms, facilities, and services for carrying out the orders of the judiciary in relation to community members who have been charged with or convicted for breaking the laws of Papua New Guinea.Question 1
How many prisons (Correctional Institutions) altogether does Papua New Guinea have? Twenty-One (21).
Question 2
What is the total prison population of detainees currently in Correctional Institutions?
Question 3
What is the current staff strength of members in the PNG Correctional Service?
Question 4
Are relatives/friends of prisoners allowed to visit them in prison? Yes relatives/friends of prisoners are allowed to visit them in prison but only on designated days and by prior approval from respective Gaol Commanding Officer.
Question 5
Are prisoners allowed legal services? Yes under the PNG National Constitution all prisoners in CS custody are entitled to legal services of their choice.
Question 6
Can prisoners be released before completion of their sentences? Yes prisoners can be released back into society before completion of their sentences on Parole, Power of Mercy, or Pardon processes respectively.
Question 7
What is the most common offence that people are imprisoned for?
Question 8
What forms of rehabilitation programs do the prisoners undertake whilst serving their sentences?
Question 9
What qualification is needed for a person to become a Correctional Officer? The minimum qualification required for a person to become a Correctional Officer is Grade 12 secondary education and six months of intensive warden training.
Question 10
Have there been any recent developments within the Correctional Service? Yes there have been a lot of developments within Correctional Service in recent years. Refer to our news page for further information.
