HMP Brixton
HMP Brixton is a Category C training prison for men in Brixton.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovJebb Avenue, Brixton, London, SW2 5XF
020 8588 6000How long things take at Brixton
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Phone list / PIN · 2 days
Phone list / PIN · 6 days
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prisoncheckMonday 30 November: Get on their visitor list
in 31 daysIt can take up to 2 weeks, then book.
Monday 21 December: Last day to send money
Thursday 24 December: Release if due out 25–28 Dec
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Questions families ask about Brixton
Someone has just gone to Brixton. What happens first?
Reception often allows a short first-night call. After that, they add your number to their PIN phone list, and you go on their visitor list before you can book a visit.
Someone has just gone to prisonHow long does the PIN take at Brixton?
There is no firm figure for Brixton yet. Families at similar prisons in London say about 6 days. 4 families at Brixton said same day to 6 days.
The PIN wait at BrixtonHow long until the first call from Brixton?
There is no firm figure for Brixton yet. Families at similar prisons in London say about 2 days. 2 families at Brixton said Same day.
The first call from BrixtonHow long until the first visit at Brixton?
There is no firm figure for Brixton yet. Families at similar prisons in London say about 10 days. 1 family at Brixton said 6 days.
The first visit at BrixtonWhen can I visit Brixton?
Visiting is on Mon–Thu and Sat–Sun, times vary by day. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0208 678 1433. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at BrixtonHow much do calls from Brixton cost?
They pay 5.5p a minute to call a mobile and 2.48p to a landline on weekdays. Calls come out of their phone credit, not yours.
Call costs at BrixtonHow do I send money to someone in Brixton?
Online with GOV.UK’s Send money to someone in prison. It is free and the only way. You need their name, date of birth and prisoner number.
Money at BrixtonWhat time are people released from Brixton?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?