About Italy's Correctional System
Italy's correctional system is managed by the Dipartimento dell'Amministrazione Penitenziaria (DAP). For inmate searches, use the official contacts listed below or contact the facility directly using the phone numbers on this page. Where available, the facility listings below include addresses, inmate capacity, and descriptive information.
For US citizens detained in Italy, contact US Embassy Italy at +39 06 4674 1 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US.
Italy Resources & Legal Services
Key Italy Prison Contacts
| Agency / Contact | Location | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipartimento dell'Amministrazione Penitenziaria (DAP) | Italy | +39-06-6810-2200 | Visit Site |
| US Embassy Italy | Italy | +39 06 4674 1 | Visit Site |
| US State Dept Emergency (from US) | Washington DC | 1-888-407-4747 | Visit Site |
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Milan's main prison. Built in 1879. Houses remand and sentenced prisoners. Severely overcrowded at over twice capacity. One of Italy's most overcrowded facilities.
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Naples's main prison. Built in 1914. One of Italy's most overcrowded with around 2600 prisoners in a facility designed for 1600. Named after the Poggioreale district. Houses Camorra members and other organised crime figures.
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Main prison in Sicily's capital. Houses remand and sentenced prisoners including Mafia members and organised crime figures from the Sicilian Cosa Nostra.
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Large prison complex in Rebibbia district northeast of Rome. Comprises male female and remand sections. One of Italy's largest prison complexes.
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Rome's oldest and most famous prison. Located near the Vatican in Trastevere. Built in the 16th century as a convent and converted to a prison in 1881. Houses remand prisoners. Named after the Queen of Heaven.
Italy Prison FAQ
Browse the facility listings on this page to find the specific institution, then contact them directly using the phone number listed. For US citizens detained in Italy, contact US Embassy Italy at +39 06 4674 1 immediately.
Contact US Embassy Italy at +39 06 4674 1 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US. Consular officers can visit detained Americans, provide lists of local attorneys, and notify family members.
Visitation rules vary significantly by facility and security level in Italy. You will typically need to be on an approved visitor list, present valid government-issued photo ID, and comply with the facility's dress code. Contact the specific facility directly using the phone number listed on this page to confirm current visitation hours and requirements.
Contact Consiglio Nazionale Forense for referrals to qualified criminal defense attorneys in Italy. The US Embassy can also provide a list of local attorneys. You can also find a criminal lawyer through our directory.
Each Italy facility has its own approved methods for receiving inmate funds. Contact the facility directly using the phone numbers listed on this page for current accepted payment methods, deposit limits, and procedures.