Jokela Prison
Jokela Prison is a closed prison with 84 places for men. The prison has a closed ward for remand prisoners and an open prison ward with 40 places for fine default prisoners and other sentenced prisoners.
Tikuntekijäntie 1, 05400 Jokela, Finland
PB 20, 05401 Jokela, Finland
Tel. +358 29 56 83200, open prison ward +358 29 56 83204
Fax: +358 29 56 83300, open prison ward +358 29 56 83232
Email: jokela.vankila(at)om.fi
Email to a prisoner: vankiposti.jokela(at)om.fi
Instructions: Sending email, post and money to a prisoner
The message is not processed if it is not compliant with the instruction.
Head of Unit Jouko Pietilä, tel. +358 50 360 4145
Assistant Director Krista Künnapuu, tel. +358 50 360 4497
Assistant Director Jussi Marttila, tel. +358 50 356 6546
Email: firstname.lastname(at)om.fi
Visiting a prisoner
Closed prison
In the closed ward, supervised visits are arranged on Saturdays. The visiting times are:- 9.15–10.00
- 11.15–12.00
- 12.15–13.00
The duration of a visit is 45 minutes. Visitors must report to the prison gate at least 15 minutes before the actual visiting time and present a photo ID for identification.
Open prison ward
In the open prison ward, supervised visits are arranged on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The visiting times are:- 9.00–10.15
- 12.30–13.35
Visits are not arranged on Christmas Eve or Midsummer Eve. Visitors must report to the office of the open prison ward before the visit.
Communication via video connection
Prisoners can apply for communication via video connection with their family and friends. Video communication will be arranged when possible.
Bringing goods to a prisoner
With the permission of an official of the Prison and Probation Service, prisoners may receive a small amount of personal property in connection with a visit but not during a visit. A small amount is approximately one normal-sized plastic bag (30 litres) of goods. When assessing the quality and quantity of the property to be received, the prison rules on the possession of property and the limitations of the storage facilities in Jokela Prison are taken into consideration.
Accessibility of the facilities
Jokela Prison and its open prison ward are not fully accessible. People using assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, can visit the prison, but it may require special arrangements. Please contact the prison staff in advance.
Two designated parking spaces for visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility are next to the main gate of the prison. Personal assistants and guide dogs are allowed to join the visit.
Prison rules
Prison rules for Jokela Prison 27.1.2025 [pdf, 231.3 kt]
Prison rules for Jokela Prison 27.1.2025, Russian [pdf, 197.4 kt]
Prison rules for Jokela Open Prison Ward 1.12.2019 [pdf, 111.4 kB]
Prison rules for Jokela Open Prison Ward 1.12.2019, French [pdf, 158.2 kB]
Prison rules for Jokela Open Prison Ward 1.12.2019, Russian [pdf, 158.7 kB]Information for prisoners
Information for prisoners in Jokela Open Prison Ward, Russian [pdf, 249.8 kB]
Published 23.5.2025