What is Juvenile?
An individual who is under an age fixed by law (such as 18 years) at which he or she would be charged as an adult for a criminal act.
How Many Juvenile Prisons In South Africa?
Jics spokesperson Emerantia Cupido said between 2019 and 2020 there were 2 058 sentenced juveniles and 3 724 remand juveniles, 65 sentenced children, and 58 remanded children. She said in the 2018-2019 financial year, there were 6 120 juveniles and 182 children incarcerated.
What are the categories of prisons in South Africa?
There are different categories of Correctional Centres in South Africa, namely low-risk, medium, and maximum. Maximum prisons are where the most dangerous criminals are kept. These offenders are considered a threat to society, who if allowed to roam freely, could cause further harm.
How are juveniles treated in South Africa?
South Africa has never had a separate system for dealing with persons under the age of 18 charged with criminal offenses. The justice system has generally treated juveniles as smaller versions of adult offenders, with sections of various Acts’ allowing for some differentiation of treatment.
Are prisoners allowed to have cell phones in South Africa?
According to the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services, based on the DCS B-Orders Chapter 1, which came into effect in March last year, inmates may not be in possession of electronic devices that emit or connect to a communication network.