Shortland Correctional Centre

Centre Information

Street Address: Tuhega Drive (off Lindsay Street), Cessnock NSW 2325
Postal Address: PO Box 466, Cessnock NSW 2325
Security classification: Maximum security
Inmate population: Male
Managed by: Corrective Services NSW

About this centre

Shortland Correctional Centre is a maximum-security facility for male offenders on the Cessnock Correctional Complex in the Hunter Valley, about 151km north-west of Sydney. The complex also includes Cessnock and Hunter correctional centres.

What this centre is used for

The centre holds maximum-security male inmates, including sentenced and remand prisoners.

Visits and contact

Bookings are required for in-person and video visits and can be made by phone Wednesday to Friday. Visits are usually limited to one per week due to limited visiting spaces. The complex entrance is off Wine Country Drive; navigation apps may use an incorrect access road. Enclosed shoes must be worn. Before travelling, call to confirm the booking.

Legal support at Shortland Correctional Centre

Hugo Law Group represents clients across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Western Australia in criminal matters, including those connected with correctional centres.

We can assist with:

  • Bail applications and urgent custody matters
  • Sentencing proceedings and submissions
  • Parole applications and parole-related matters
  • Appeals and sentence reviews
  • Advice and representation for people in custody

Contact Hugo Law Group

If you need advice or representation for a matter connected with Shortland Correctional Centre, contact Hugo Law Group to discuss your situation and next steps.