Phone: 617-727-7575
Physical Address:
600 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 617-727-7575 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an inmate's Criminal Court Case information and the Suffolk County Court Docket.
Massachusetts Department of Youth Services Inmate Search
The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Suffolk County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 51,080 offenders.
The following charts of Suffolk County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Suffolk County Corrections Department, the state of Massachusetts Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Suffolk County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Suffolk County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, call the jail’s booking line at 617-727-7575.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Massachusetts Department of Youth Services Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Suffolk County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Suffolk County and other Massachusetts and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 617-727-7575 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 617-727-7575 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 617-727-7575 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 617-727-7575 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 617-727-7575 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 617-727-7575 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 617-727-7575 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 617-727-7575 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Suffolk County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Suffolk County?
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