Iceland
| Name | Municipality | Established | Capacity | Security level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hegningarhúsið | Reykjavík | 1874 | 16 | Medium | Used for short detention, short sentences and for new prisoners awaiting transfer. |
| Fangelsið Litla-Hrauni | Eyrabakki | 1929 | 45 | High | Used for prisoners with long sentences, particularly those with a history of violence. |
| Fangelsið Kvíabryggju | Grundarfjörður | 1954 | 22 | Open prison | Used for prisoners with a remaining sentence of 2 year or less. Prisoners are expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
| Fangelsið Akureyri | Akureyri | 1978 | 10 | Low | Used for prisoners with a remaining sentence of 1 year or less. Prisoners are expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
| Fangelsið Kópavogsbraut 17 | Kópavogur | 1989 | 12 | Medium | All female prisoners serve their sentences in Kópavogur, short sentences can be served elsewhere. Due to the low female prison population, male prisoners with short sentences and no history of violence are also accepted. |
| Fangelsið Bitru | Selfoss | 2010 | 16 | Open prison | Prisoners are expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
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