Information for Travelers

Assistance in the event that you are arrested

If you are arrested, local authorities are required to notify the U.S. Embassy pursuant to the Vienna Convention. You may ask that local police contact the Embassy on your behalf. Officers will work to protect your interests and ensure that you are treated in a manner consistent with local laws and customs. They can provide a list of local attorneys, visit you, and contact your family and friends on your behalf.

Click here for a list of Jamaican attorneys. Please note that this list is provided as a resource only. The Embassy assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or reputation of the attorneys listed.