Let us know if you are concerned about the person you visit or speak with on the phone. We care about the welfare of prisoners and detainees and take these concerns seriously.
Contact numbers (available 24 hours)
Calls to these numbers are for emergency purposes only.
You will be asked to provide your name, the prisoner or detainee's name, your relationship to them and the reason for your concerns.
Hakea Prison manages male prisoners who have been remanded in custody while waiting to appear in court or those who have just been sentenced. Hakea's focus is on rehabilitation and employs prisoners in a number of areas including laundry, carpentry, concreting and other domestic duties.
Visitors may be searched
Visitors may be searched when they enter prison grounds. Tough new penalties for trafficking contraband to apply from 27 June 2020.
This includes the use of drug detection dogs which are used to detect prohibited items and substances. Searches include visitors' cars in the prison car park.
Handheld devices such as metal detectors will be used to ensure that visitors are not attempting to smuggle contraband inside the prison.
The Superintendent is authorised to examine any article in the visitor’s possession, including items of clothing. Where items of clothing are required to be removed for examination, prison officers of the same sex as the visitor will perform the search, or where the visitor is a child it will be a female officer.
How to book a visit
Show moreVisitors are requested to book a Social or E-Visit by completing an online visitors booking form.
For assistance with booking a visit, phone 9366 6333, Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm (excluding public holidays)
Please advise staff if you’re a new visitor when making a booking. New visitors will be required to complete a Visitor Declaration Form (DOCX), produce 100 points of ID and have their photograph taken to become a registered social visitor.
E-Visitors not attending the prison in person (due to living in a remote community, interstate or overseas) will be required to have the Visitor Declaration Form (DOCX) witnessed by a person authorised under Oaths, Affidavits and Statutory Declarations Act 2005 and emailed to the prison prior to their E-Visit booking. Visitors are to ensure they have their 100 points of ID (refer to the Visitor Identification Form (DOCX)) ready prior to the commencement of the E-Visit. Interstate E-Visitors are not required to produce the 100 points of ID but must provide a photo ID.
Registered visitors are not required to bring ID into the prison, however visitors should have photo ID readily available (ie in their locker) as they may be asked at any time to produce it.
Visiting hours
Show moreStandard Social Visits
Monday and Friday
- 8.30 am to 9.30 am
- 10.00 am to 11.00 am
- 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
Wednesday
- 10.00 am to 11.00 am
- 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
Weekends and Public Holidays
- 8.30 am to 9.30 am
- 10.00 am to 11.00 am
- 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
- 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Protection Visits
Wednesday
- 10.00 am to 11.00 am
Friday
- 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
Sunday
- 8.30 am to 9.30 am
- 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
E-Visits
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm
The prison is closed to visitors on Good Friday or Christmas Day.
You are requested to arrive at Hakea Prison at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled social visit and report to the Visitor Centre building located opposite the prison Front Gate.
Check the Transperth website for public transport options to Hakea Prison.
Visiting with children
Show moreChildren are welcome to visit the prison provided those under the age of 18 years are supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Child visit restrictions may apply to some prisoners.
Visitors with children can book via completing the online visitors booking form.
Visitor Code of Conduct and Dress Standards
Show moreSocial visitors are expected to dress appropriately for the prison environment to preserve the good order and security of the prison and the safety of visitors.
Getting there
Show moreTo find public transport options please visit Transperth.
Hakea Prison is about half an hour drive south of Perth.
Parking is available for visitors.
Aboriginal visitor information
Show moreThe Department of Justice recognises the importance of maintaining the prisoner’s family relationships and links with their community. For more information visit Aboriginal visitors.
Prisoner’s telephone call list
Show moreIf you wish to add your telephone number to a prisoner’s telephone call list located at Hakea Prison only, you can complete the Prisoner's telephone number call list Request Form: Hakea Prison
You may also request your telephone number be added via a letter to the prisoner at Hakea Prison.
Please allow up to 5 business days for the number to appear on the Prisoners account.
Prisoner's welfare concern
Show moreIf you have serious concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of a prisoner in custody, you can call 61 8 9366 6333 to request a welfare check be undertaken.
Calls to this number are for emergency purposes only.
You will be asked to provide your name, the prisoner's name, your relationship to the prisoner and the nature of and reason for your concerns.
Note: No information regarding a prisoner can be released to a third party without the prisoner's written consent.
Sending money to prisoners
Show moreMoney can be transferred to a prisoner once you are an Approved Visitor via our online payment system.
Important information
The identity and relationship to the Prisoner must be verified before money can be accepted on the Prisoner's behalf.
You will need to complete the Visitor Identification Form (DOCX) and provide the appropriate identification for a Prison Officer at the Front Gate to sight.Verification of identification at the Front Gate can be undertaken at the following times:
- Monday to Sunday 8.15 am to 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
We encourage the use of the online payment option. For your secure payment link, complete and submit the Prisoner Deposit Fund Form.
Bail enquiries
Show morePlease make an enquiry on
Email AC-GMPO-HAK-BailUnit@justice.wa.gov.au
Or phone
9366 6256 Monday to Friday between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Official Visitors
Show moreOfficial Visitors are different from social visitors and must have permission to visit in an official capacity.
All official visits are by appointment only.
For further information or to book an official visit phone +61 8 9366 6429 or email hakeaofficialvisits@justice.wa.gov.au.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- 8.30 am to 11.30 am
- 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm.
Wednesday
- 1.30 pm to 3.30pm
