New Front Office of Correctional Service opened in Hulhumalé

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The new front office of the Maldives Correctional Service was opened today. Located at the southwest corner of Hulhumalé Prison, facing Reethigas Magu and Kashimaa Hingun, the new office was inaugurated this morning by Home Minister Ali Ihusaan.

Following the opening, the Home Minister stated that the services provided by the Correctional Service to the public and the families of inmates will be easily accessible through the new office.

The Minister also noted that all services will be available under one roof, which he highlighted as a significant convenience.

"It will facilitate the administrative connection that needs to be maintained with the families and friends of those who are incarcerated, and make it easier to obtain the services required from the institution," the Minister said.

He further mentioned that the new front office was constructed by inmates and officers, noting the hard work of the Correctional officers in training the inmates for this task.

The headquarters of the Correctional Service was also built by inmates employed through rehabilitation programs and MCS officers.

The Correctional Service stated that the purpose of opening the new front office is to provide necessary services to the public in a convenient manner.

According to the Correctional Service, services such as clearing criminal records, responding to phone calls, receiving documents like emails and letters brought to the counter, forwarding them to relevant sections, divisions, and commands, maintaining records, and providing information to visitors will be available at the new office.

Additionally, it includes the receipt of clothing brought by families every Sunday and Tuesday, in accordance with the regulations for receiving clothing for inmates and detainees.