| Prison Name: | South Camp Prison |
| Location: | Up Park Camp, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Coordinates: | 17.9894°N -76.7799°W |
| Status: | Operational |
| Classification: | Maximum security |
| Population: | Up to 330 |
| Managed By: | Operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security |
South Camp Prison, also known as the Gun Court prison, opened in 1974 as a combined court and prison to combat the increase in violent crimes involving firearms. A single resident magistrate can issue prison sentences to those convicted of illegal possession of firearms or ammunition.[1] It has accommodated over 330 inmates on occasions.[2]
It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.