Resource Directory
Queensland Prison Directory
A directory of Queensland correctional centres by region, including facility type and visiting notes. BJH Law represents clients held across these facilities.
Facilities by Region
Queensland Correctional Centres
Brisbane & South East Queensland
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre
Remand /men
Primary remand facility for Brisbane. Holds unsentenced prisoners awaiting trial.
Wolston Correctional Centre
Medium security /men
Adjacent to Arthur Gorrie. Holds sentenced prisoners.
Brisbane Women's Correctional Centre
Remand and sentenced /women
The primary women's facility for South East Queensland.
Borallon Training and Correctional Centre
Medium security /men
Located in the Ipswich corridor west of Brisbane.
Southern Queensland Correctional Centre
High security /men
High-security facility west of Brisbane.
Numinbah Correctional Centre
Open security /men
Minimum-security farm and conservation facility.
Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay
Woodford Correctional Centre
High security /men
One of Queensland's largest facilities, north of Brisbane.
Maryborough Correctional Centre
Medium security /men
Serves the Wide Bay region.
Central Queensland
Capricornia Correctional Centre
Medium security /men
Primary facility for Central Queensland.
Helena Jones Correctional Centre
Sentenced /women
Women's correctional facility for Central Queensland.
North Queensland
Townsville Correctional Centre
Medium security /men and women
Largest facility in North Queensland. Includes a women's unit.
Stuart Correctional Centre
Low security /men
Low-security facility adjacent to the Townsville complex.
Far North Queensland
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre
Medium security /men
Primary facility for Far North Queensland.
Personal Visits
How to Arrange a Visit
Personal visits to Queensland correctional centres require advance registration and booking. The process applies to family members and friends. Legal visits with a solicitor follow a separate process arranged directly by the lawyer.
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Register as a Visitor
All personal visitors must be approved before their first visit. Complete a Visitor Registration Form through Queensland Corrective Services. Approval can take several weeks.
02
Book Your Visit
Once approved, visits must be booked in advance. Contact the facility directly or use the Queensland Corrective Services online booking system. Walk-in visits are generally not available.
03
Bring Approved ID
All visitors must provide acceptable photo identification at the facility. Approved ID types vary by facility. Check requirements when booking.
04
Arrive on Time
Arrive at or before your scheduled time. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Allow time for entry screening and security processing.
General Visiting Rules
- All visits must be booked in advance
- Approved photo ID is required at entry
- Children must be accompanied by an approved adult visitor
- Dress codes apply at all facilities
- Prohibited items include mobile phones, cameras, and food from outside
- Security screening applies to all visitors on arrival
- Visit duration and frequency limits apply
- Approved visitor lists are specific to each prisoner
- Video visits may be available as an alternative at some facilities
Legal Visits
If Your Family Member Needs a Lawyer
Legal visits are arranged separately from personal visits and are not subject to the same booking restrictions. Solicitors can attend facilities to take instructions, provide advice, and prepare clients for upcoming court appearances.
If someone you care about is held in a Queensland correctional centre and needs legal representation, BJH Law can help. Bradford Hill attends correctional centres across Queensland to meet with clients personally.
If a matter is urgent, call Bradford directly. He answers at any hour at no cost, and can advise on next steps immediately.
Criminal Charges
Representation for clients held on remand or sentenced, including bail applications, plea advice, and trial preparation.
Domestic Violence Matters
Advice and representation where a DVO is connected to criminal proceedings or where conditions affect a detained person.
Family Law Proceedings
Incarceration does not suspend family law rights. BJH Law can advise on parenting and property matters while a client is detained.
Get Legal Help
Someone You Know is in Custody?
BJH Law can advise on bail, representation, and next steps. Bradford Hill answers at any hour at no cost.