Jail Management System (QB)

Jail Management System (QB) – Complete Prison Operations Script

Take full control of your FiveM server’s correctional system with this comprehensive jail management script built specifically for QBCore. This advanced system handles everything from arrest processing and prisoner tracking to work programs and release scheduling, creating a realistic and engaging prison experience for both law enforcement and inmates.

What’s Included

This complete jail management system provides law enforcement with powerful tools to process arrests, set custom sentences, track prisoner locations, and manage work programs. Inmates receive engaging activities including community service tasks, cafeteria work, and yard time with interactive elements. The system includes automated release scheduling, visitor management, and comprehensive logging for server administration.

Key Features

• Arrest Processing – Streamlined booking system with mugshots and fingerprinting
• Custom Sentencing – Set specific jail time based on crime severity and repeat offenses
• Prisoner Tracking – Real-time monitoring of inmate locations and activities
• Work Programs – Community service, kitchen duty, and yard maintenance for time reduction
• Automated Release – Scheduled prisoner release when sentences expire
• Visitor System – Controlled visitation with approved contacts
• Escape Prevention – Automatic alerts and response when inmates leave designated areas
• Admin Dashboard – Overview of all prisoners, sentences, and facility operations
• Commissary System – Inmates can purchase items with earned credits
• Cell Assignment – Automatic or manual cell allocation for prisoners

Perfect For

• QBCore servers with active police departments
• Roleplay servers needing realistic consequences for crime
• Whitelist servers with dedicated law enforcement
• Servers wanting engaging prisoner activities beyond idle time
• Communities focused on criminal justice roleplay

Technical Details

• Framework: QBCore only (QB-specific architecture)
• Dependencies: qb-core, qb-policejob, qb-target (or ox_target)
• Database: MySQL/MariaDB for prisoner records
• Optimization: Low resmon impact, efficient database queries
• UI: Modern interface for processing and monitoring

Installation

1. Extract files to your QBCore server resources folder
2. Import the included SQL file to create database tables
3. Add “ensure jail-management” to your server.cfg
4. Configure settings in config.lua (sentence multipliers, work rewards, locations)
5. Set police job permissions for booking and release functions
6. Restart server and test arrest processing

Framework Compatibility

• ✅ QBCore – Built specifically for QB framework with native integration
• ❌ ESX – Not compatible (QB-specific architecture)
• ❌ Standalone – Requires QBCore framework

What Makes It Stand Out

Unlike basic jail scripts that simply freeze players in a cell for X minutes, this system creates actual roleplay opportunities for prisoners through work programs, social interactions, and progression toward release. The comprehensive management tools give law enforcement realistic control over the correctional process, while the automated systems reduce admin burden. The result is a prison system that feels like a living part of your server rather than just a punishment timeout.

Police Operations

Law enforcement officers can process arrests efficiently through the booking interface, set appropriate sentences based on crime databases, track repeat offenders with criminal history, manage prisoner transfers between facilities, and coordinate with DOC (Department of Corrections) roles. The system integrates seamlessly with existing police MDT scripts for comprehensive criminal records.

Prisoner Experience

Inmates aren’t stuck idle – they can participate in work programs to reduce sentences, earn commissary credits through tasks, socialize during designated yard time, receive visitors with proper clearance, and plan escapes (with consequences). The activities create engaging gameplay that makes jail time feel like an actual experience rather than just waiting for a timer to expire.

Administrative Control

Server administrators gain powerful oversight including viewing all current inmates and sentences, manually releasing prisoners if needed, adjusting sentence times for special circumstances, reviewing jail logs and incident reports, and configuring work program rewards. The system maintains detailed records for accountability and roleplay consistency.

Related Crime & Gang Mods

• qbCore v9.1
• GFX MDT
• YesPixel Rooster Rest / Crime School
• Bunker Heist (ESX)

Jail Management System is a QBCore prison resource designed for the Gabz prison MLO.

Sentence and inmate systems

• Server-side jail sentences and exports for jail, release and remaining time.
• Inmate jobs that provide crafting materials and can reduce sentences.
• Configurable crafting, prison stashes and a prison NPC for item exchanges.
• Police/DoC tools for clothing, armory access and sentence changes.
• Confiscate and return a prisoner’s possessions.
• Reception visitation alerts, supported prison-phone integrations and an inmate infirmary.
• Skate-park BMX activity.
• Configurable jailbreak flow tied to the eastern power plant and included minigames.

Requirements

The supplied README names QBCore, PolyZone, qb-target, memorygame and ps-ui. Follow the included phone, job, doorlock and item integration steps before deployment.