Is there many prisons in Quebec?

Q: After someone has been sentenced where/which prisons in Quebec i guess max & min security?How many prisons in Quebec? I wonder how i would try locate someone either awaiting sentence or in prison?

A: Hello. The prison system is under provincial or federal jurisdiction. Under the provincial jurisdiction, you normally have inmates guilty of misdemeanor sentenced to less than two years of prison. 12 correctional facilities under the federal responsibility are in Quebec. Under the federal jurisdiction, you normally have inmates guilty of felony sentenced to +2 years of prison. 17 correctional facilities under the provincial responsibility are in Quebec (+ 3 other temporary accommodation sites where inmates are kept awaiting trial, etc.).

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