Barnstable County Correctional Facility

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Barnstable County Correctional Facility Information

Located in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, the Barnstable County Correctional Facility is a 588-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 508-563-4306.

This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.

Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.

Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Massachusetts State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Barnstable County Correctional Facility at 508-563-4306 for further assistance.

Phone: 508-563-4306

Physical Address:
6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID# (call 508-563-4306 to get this information)
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Barnstable
PO BOX 25555
Tampa, FL 33622

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID# (call 508-563-4306 to get this information)
Barnstable County Correctional Facility
6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility, 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 508-563-4306 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an inmate's Criminal Court Case information and the Barnstable County Court Docket.

Barnstable County Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The Barnstable County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 588 offenders in custody on any given day. The Barnstable County Correctional Facility 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 Barnstable County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,760 offenders.

The following charts of Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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 Barnstable 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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About the Barnstable County Correctional Facility

The Barnstable County Correctional Facility in Massachusetts has a capacity of 588 beds. The address for the facility is 6000 Sheriff's Place, Bourne, MA 02532, just down the street from Joint Base Cape Cod. The contact number for the facility is 508-563-4300.

The Barnstable County Correctional Facility, built in 2004, has a total of 456 cameras watching over every inch of the jail, both inside and out. There are twelve different 'pods', with inmates separated by gender. Each pod has a larger open recreation room with tables, a couple of TVs and all of the inmate cells. One correctional officer works in a pod during the shift, and officers rotate which pods they work every three months. There are also cells for inmates that need more supervision. roughly 120 square feet. Each cell has two bunks, a stool with a desk surface, a stainless-steel mirror, a toilet, a sink and a small window.

Inmates are allowed a maximum of two visits per day. Each visit session is limited to one hour. The visiting schedule is available in the Visitation section detailed below. Inmates who have completed their sentences are released daily between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Inmates, both men and women, in this jail serve 2.5 years or less.

Inmates are also permitted to make outgoing calls to friends and family through the inmate telephone system.

It is estimated that up to 40 percent of the inmates at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility have serious mental health issues. Because of that there is not only a nurse on duty 24/7, but there are two mental health clinicians on during the day and one in the evening. There is also a psychiatrist on call.

Inmates are provided with medical services, substance abuse treatment, follow-up programming, religious services, educational opportunities, and more during their sentence. The facility is managed by the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office, which has a core mission of corrections, rehabilitation, and treatment.

In addition to visitation, in the sections below we have outlined how to bond an inmate out of jail, mail them, write them, text and email them, send them money for commissary and how the phone system works. In short, all of the answers to your questions on how to get in touch and stay in touch with your inmate can be found below this section.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Barnstable County Correctional Facility

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Barnstable County Correctional Facility where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Barnstable County Correctional Facility:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 508-563-4306.

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Directions / Map to the Barnstable County Correctional Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Barnstable County

Once someone is booked at Barnstable County Correctional Facility in Bourne after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 508-563-4306 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Barnstable County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, see the Barnstable County Correctional Facility Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?

Barnstable County Correctional Facility on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532
508-563-4306

  • First, you need to register with Securus.
  • All visitors must be preapproved by the BCSO for admittance to the BCCF.
  • A completed Request to Visit Inmate form must be submitted to the BCSO for approval. Forms may be obtained by stopping by the Visits Office at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. Inmates have forms available to mail out to their friends and family as well.
  • All visitors must be registered with a BCSO visits officer at least 15 minutes prior to the start of visiting hour.
  • All inmates are allowed two (2) visits per day during their allotted visit times. This does not include attorneys, clergy, etc.
  • No visitors may visit the same inmate twice during the same day.
  • All regular visits are restricted to a one (1) hour period.
  • Visits are scheduled by the housing unit (POD) where inmate resides.
  • Minors under the age of 18 are allowed to visit their parent, step-parent, grandparent, legal guardian or sibling once the adult accompanying them has submitted a Visit Request Form and been approved by the BCSO.
  • Christmas and Thanksgiving Day visits follow the separate visitation schedule listed below.

ON-SITE FACE TO FACE VISITATION SCHEDULE

A Pod

TUESDAY: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

B Pod

TUESDAY: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY: 10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

C Pod

TUESDAY: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY: 9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

D & E Pod

WEDNESDAY: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

 G Pod

 WEDNESDAY: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SATURDAY: 2:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

H Pod

WEDNESDAY: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY: 1:40 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

J Pod

THURSDAY: 5:40 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. & 6:50 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.

SUNDAY: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

K Pod

THURSDAY: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

SUNDAY: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

L Pod

THURSDAY: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY: 7:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

M Pod

FRIDAY: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS and THANKSGIVING

HOUSE 1 (Pods A, B, C): Saturday Morning Schedule

HOUSE 2 (Pods D, E, G, H): Saturday Afternoon Schedule

HOUSE 3 (Pods J, K, M): 5:40 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.

POD L (PRC): 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.



Barnstable County Correctional Facility Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule

6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532
508-563-4306

  • First, you need to register with Securus.
  • All visitors must be preapproved by the BCSO for admittance to the BCCF.
  • A completed Request to Visit Inmate form must be submitted to the BCSO for approval. Forms may be obtained by stopping by the Visits Office at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. Inmates have forms available to mail out to their friends and family as well.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Barnstable County Correctional Facility uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Barnstable County Correctional Facility inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Barnstable County Correctional Facility Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnstable County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-563-4306 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility?

Barnstable County Correctional Facility Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule

6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532
508-563-4306

  • First, you need to register with Securus.
  • All visitors must be preapproved by the BCSO for admittance to the BCCF.
  • A completed Request to Visit Inmate form must be submitted to the BCSO for approval. Forms may be obtained by stopping by the Visits Office at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. Inmates have forms available to mail out to their friends and family as well.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:40 PM - 2:40 PM
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnstable County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-563-4306 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Barnstable County Correctional Facility, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Barnstable County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Barnstable County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Massachusetts, then select Barnstable County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Barnstable County Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnstable County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-563-4306 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Barnstable County Correctional Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Barnstable County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Barnstable County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnstable County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-563-4306 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?

Barnstable County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Barnstable County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Barnstable County Correctional Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID# (call 508-563-4306 to get this information)
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Barnstable
PO BOX 25555
Tampa, FL 33622



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID# (call 508-563-4306 to get this information)
Barnstable County Correctional Facility
6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Barnstable County Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Barnstable County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID# (call 508-563-4306 to get this information)
Barnstable County Correctional Facility
6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532

Barnstable County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Barnstable County Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Barnstable County Correctional Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID# (call 508-563-4306 to get this information)
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Barnstable
PO BOX 25555
Tampa, FL 33622



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID# (call 508-563-4306 to get this information)
Barnstable County Correctional Facility
6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Barnstable County Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Barnstable County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID# (call 508-563-4306 to get this information)
Barnstable County Correctional Facility
6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnstable County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-563-4306 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?

Barnstable County Correctional Facility contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Massachusetts.
3. Select Barnstable County Correctional Facility.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Barnstable County Correctional Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Barnstable County Correctional Facility's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Barnstable County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Barnstable County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Massachusetts, then select Barnstable County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Barnstable County Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnstable County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-563-4306 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Barnstable County Correctional Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Barnstable County Correctional Facility

To send a text or email message to a Barnstable County inmate, do the following:

Barnstable County Correctional Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Barnstable County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Barnstable County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Barnstable County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Barnstable County Correctional Facility, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnstable County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-563-4306 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Barnstable County Correctional Facility now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Barnstable County Correctional Facility

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Barnstable County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Barnstable County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Barnstable County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Barnstable County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-563-4306 for further assistance.

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