Old Police Lockup

Old Police Lockup: information, location and practical guide

Facility overview

Old Police Lockup is listed in this directory under the category “Local and county jails” and is located in Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The data source does not include further administrative details for this facility, so it is advisable to check them with the competent authority before carrying out any procedure.

Location and surroundings

The recorded address of Old Police Lockup is Duke Street, 6566 Toodyay, in Toodyay (Western Australia, Australia). The approximate coordinates are -31.5534, 116.4687.

Within the directory, Toodyay has 1 facility; Western Australia has 22 facilities across 17 localities, and Australia has 135 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.

Other nearby facilities

Measured in a straight line from Old Police Lockup, these are the closest facilities in Australia listed in the directory:

• Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre — about 20 km away (Burlong)
• Wooroloo Prison Farm — about 32 km away (Wooroloo)
• Acacia Prison — about 33 km away (Wooroloo)
• Bandyup Women's Prison — about 56 km away (Perth)
• Dowerin Work Camp — about 71 km away (Dowerin)

What type of facility this is

Local jails, county jails and pre-trial detention facilities mainly hold people awaiting trial or serving short sentences, and they usually depend on local or provincial authorities. Because of their function, admissions and releases are more frequent than in a penitentiary and visiting procedures may differ.

In Australia, prisons are run by the corrective services of each state and territory.

Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.

Data on record for this profile

This profile includes: Address. Not available in the source: Phone, Email, Website, Capacity, Operator / administration, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.

Before visiting or contacting the facility

These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Old Police Lockup. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.

• Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
• Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
• Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
• Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
• Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
• If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
• If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
• Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.

Services and procedures common in this type of facility

In facilities in the category “Local and county jails” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Old Police Lockup offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.

Frequently asked questions about Old Police Lockup