Lock-Up Visitation

Lock-Up Visitation in Jamaica is when a Justice of the Peace (JP) visits places called lock-ups, where people are kept if they are arrested. The JP’s job is to make sure that the people in the lock-up are being treated fairly and that the rules are being followed. During the visit, the JP talks to the people in the lock-up to check if they have any problems, looks at the conditions to see if they are safe and clean, and reviews records to make sure everything is done properly. This is important because it helps to make sure everyone is treated with respect, even if they are waiting to go to court. These visits happen regularly or when someone reports a problem, and they help to build trust between the police and the community.