Arrested or detained in Dominican Republic
Information on legal and detention systems, in Dominican Republic, for British nationals abroad.
- From:
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Published
- 3 April 2013
- Last updated
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This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.
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This guidance explains how to:
- arrange visits
- send money to a prisoner
- apply for a transfer to a UK prison
Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.
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2025-04-25 20:31
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2024-09-23 22:20
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2024-02-23 18:11
Updated February 2024
2023-02-08 20:11
Updated guidance document uploaded with information on detention systems in the Dominican Republic, for British nationals abroad.