Leopoldov Prison (Leopoldov)

 police station, prison

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Founded 1669 by Leopold I. as a fortress against the Ottoman Turks.

History of the Institute
Originally a fortress against the Turks in 1669 was the loss of military significance in 1855 converted into a prison. Serves this purpose without interruption ever since. The capacity of the prison at the time of its creation in 1000 cities. There were serving a prison sentence for man convicted of the most serious crimes, later also for political reasons. In the eighties of the 19th century, established its so close. Transition Institute, the first detention facility type " semi-open doors " in Hungary. Existed under the administration of the prison until 1952, when it was canceled. In the second half of the 20th century prison represent SKK and modernized. Prior to 1989 it was located about 2,600 prisoners.In 1990, a riot broke out in the Constitution of prisoners, which resulted in the damage or complete destruction of the objects of the Institute, and a year later, tragedy struck Institute, when it was an escape of prisoners killed five members of the Institute. In 1993, repealed the original decision SNR of the 1990 Constitution of death. In 2000 began the renovation of the historic building damaged rebellion of 1750 - the so-called . Castle , who in 2004 was put into operation.

Present Constitution
Remand the Constitution provides since 199. Accused persons are placed in either section of the default mode, or in a section with mitigated regime. Handled with the emphasis on respect for the rights of the legal regulation. If necessary, the accused provides intervention psychologist and social worker.