Melbourne Custody Centre, Detention facility under Melbourne Magistrates Court, Victoria, Australia.
The Melbourne Custody Centre serves as a central reception facility for people arrested by Victoria Police and those awaiting court appearances. The facility operates beneath the court building and processes hundreds of detainees daily.
The facility was originally managed by the GEO Group until operations transferred to G4S in March 2010. This change followed several incidents that prompted a review of operational procedures.
The Salvation Army maintains daily presence at the facility to provide welfare support and spiritual guidance to detained individuals.
Visitors should know that the facility operates as a transit point and a medical team is available around the clock. Access is limited and usually restricted to authorized people such as lawyers or family members during official visits.
During evening hours the facility is often used for short stays by people detained for public intoxication by police. This function is often unknown to visitors and shows the broader role the centre has beyond court processing.
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