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Dorchester

Dorchester is a local prison serving the Crown and Magistrates' courts in Dorset and some in Somerset.

The present buildings are of a typical Victoria design with wings radiating from a central hub with galleried landings.

The population varies from day to day with roughly half being remands and half convicted prisoners.


HMP Dorchester operates as a Level 4 establishment and was recently awarded ‘Most Improved Prison for 2008'.


Address:

North Square

Dorchester

Dorset

DT1 1JD


Tel: 01305 714500

Fax: 01305 714501


Governor: Serena Watts


Accommodation: Cells and some small dormitories.


Operational capacity: 252 as of 4th August 2008


Reception criteria:  The prison receives adult males and young adult male prisoners direct from the Crown Courts at Dorchester Poole and Bournemouth and associated magistrates' courts.



Dorchester


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