The Dukes County Jail and House of Correction is a 40 bed jail in the city of Edgartown, Dukes County, Massachusetts. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 508-627-5173.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Massachusetts State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 508-627-5173, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction at 508-627-5173 to get it.
Phone: 508-627-5173
Physical Address:
149 Main Street
PO Box 252
Edgartown, MA 02539
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Dukes County Jail and House of Correction
149 Main Street
Edgartown, MA 02539
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To search for an inmate in the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction, 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 508-627-5173 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an inmate's Criminal Court Case information and the Dukes County Court Docket.
Dukes County Jail and House of Correction Inmate Search
The Dukes County Jail and House of Correction maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dukes County Jail and House of Correction 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 Dukes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
The following charts of Dukes 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 Dukes 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 Dukes 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 Dukes 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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The 40-bed Dukes County Jail and House of Correction is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Dukes County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 508-627-5173, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Dukes County Jail and House of Correction also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
149 Main Street
PO Box 252
Edgartown, MA 02539
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
149 Main Street
PO Box 252
Edgartown, MA 02539
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction, call the jail’s booking line at 508-627-5173.
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.
Dukes County Jail and House of Correction 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 Dukes 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 Dukes 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 Dukes County Jail and House of Correction 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.
Dukes County does not impose bail in a traditional sense. A Bail Commissioner/Bail Magistrate presides over the first appearance in court. If a judge in Massachusetts feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money, just a $40 fee. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the Bail Magistrate determines that bail is necessary to assure that the arrested returns to court, then bail must be paid in cash by the defendant, a friend or family member. If the cash is not paid, the defendant will remain in jail until the bail is changed or the case is finished.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person detained in a jail or prison until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
There are two types of bonds: Personal recognizance or cash.
Bail is set by a Massachusetts bail magistrate.
The bail magistrate will set bail after the defendant is processed, which is usually the same day as the arrest. If the bail magistrate is not available, for example on a weekend, the police may call the bail magistrate for permission to release the defendant until the next court day.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction? What is the Schedule?
149 Main Street
PO Box 252
Edgartown, MA 02539
508-627-5173
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 508-627-5173 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dukes County Jail and House of Correction’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-627-5173 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 Dukes County Jail and House of Correction?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dukes County Jail and House of Correction’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-627-5173 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dukes County Jail and House of Correction’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-627-5173 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Dukes 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 Dukes 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 Dukes County Jail and House of Correction’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-627-5173 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Dukes County Jail and House of Correction 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 Dukes County Jail and House of Correction 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:
149 Main Street
PO Box 252
Edgartown, MA 02539
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
149 Main Street
PO Box 252
Edgartown, MA 02539
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Dukes County Jail and House of Correction allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction standards will be disposed of.
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:
149 Main Street
PO Box 252
Edgartown, MA 02539
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dukes County Jail and House of Correction’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-627-5173 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dukes County Jail and House of Correction’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-627-5173 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dukes County Jail and House of Correction’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-627-5173 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dukes County Jail and House of Correction’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-627-5173 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Dukes County?
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