Hampden County Pre-Release Center is a 207-bed jail in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 413-547-8000.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Massachusetts State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Hampden County Pre-Release Center at 413-547-8000 for assistance.
Phone: 413-547-8000
Physical Address:
325 Alabama Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Hampden County Pre-Release Center
325 Alabama Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's first and last name
Hampden County Pre-Release Center
325 Alabama Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hampden County Pre-Release Center, 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 413-547-8000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an inmate's Criminal Court Case information and the Hampden County Court Docket.
Hampden County Pre-Release Center Inmate Search
The Hampden County Pre-Release Center maintains an average of 207 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hampden County Pre-Release Center 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 Hampden County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,140 offenders.
The following charts of Hampden 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 Hampden 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 Hampden 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 Hampden 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 Hampden County Pre-Release Center in Hampden County has a capacity of 207 beds. To contact the facility for details on who is located in the building, visiting hours, or other questions they can be contacted at 413-547-8000.
Working closely with the Main Institution, Hampden County Pre-Release Center provides necessary service to the inmates who are facing release soon, and they are able to serve their last few months in a way that will better prepare them for life outside of incarceration. Due to the transitional purpose of the center, it is a minimum security facility and allows for those who are on work release or transitioning into a new job to leave for their work shift and then return.
All services are focused on helping to prepare for release and life after, including the transition programs, referrals to ongoing outside services, assistance in finding housing and employment, more freedom of movement around the building and grounds, and recreational opportunities that allow for improving social skills and interactions.
Operated by the local Sheriff’s Office, this is the only center of its kind in the county and holds both the male and female inmates at this stage in their incarceration.
Programs such as support groups, substance abuse treatments, education, parenting, and similar will also continue.
Mail may be received and sent to:
Inmate's first and last name
Hampden County Pre-Release Center
325 Alabama Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
... though it is required to meet the standards of a plain white envelope, full return address, no contraband, and in plain pen or pencil.
Phones can be found in the common areas of the housing units and are able to make outgoing calls through accounts online.
Visitation is booked by calling 413-547-8000 and it must be done in advance, with only those who are on the approved visitor list being permitted to visit.
There are visiting hours each day, 2:30pm-8pm with the day varying depending upon the last name of the inmate.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Hampden County Pre-Release Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Hampden County Pre-Release Center include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Hampden County Pre-Release Center at 413-547-8000.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Hampden County Pre-Release Center in Ludlow for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 413-547-8000.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Hampden County, Massachusetts, visit the Hampden County Pre-Release Center Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hampden County Pre-Release Center? What is the Schedule?
325 Alabama Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
413-547-8000
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 413-547-8000 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 |
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Hampden County Pre-Release Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Hampden County Pre-Release Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampden County Pre-Release Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-547-8000 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 Hampden County Pre-Release Center?
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Hampden County Pre-Release Center can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampden County Pre-Release Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-547-8000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hampden County Pre-Release Center?
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
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Hampden County Pre-Release Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Hampden County Pre-Release Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampden County Pre-Release Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-547-8000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hampden County Pre-Release Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Hampden County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Hampden County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampden County Pre-Release Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-547-8000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hampden County Pre-Release Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Hampden County Pre-Release Center 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 Hampden County Pre-Release Center 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 first and last name
Hampden County Pre-Release Center
325 Alabama Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's first and last name
Hampden County Pre-Release Center
325 Alabama Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
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 Hampden County Pre-Release Center 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 Hampden County Pre-Release Center 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:
Inmate's first and last name
Hampden County Pre-Release Center
325 Alabama Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
For inmates receiving mail in the Hampden County Pre-Release Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Hampden County Pre-Release Center:
Inmate's first and last name
Hampden County Pre-Release Center
325 Alabama Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampden County Pre-Release Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-547-8000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hampden County Pre-Release Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Hampden County Pre-Release Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Hampden County Pre-Release Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampden County Pre-Release Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-547-8000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hampden County Pre-Release Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Hampden County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Hampden County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampden County Pre-Release Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-547-8000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Hampden County Pre-Release Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampden County Pre-Release Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-547-8000 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Hampden County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hampden County?
This facility, known as "Hampden County Pre-Release Center" is also known as Hampden County Jail Pre-Release Center, Hampden County Jail Pre-Release Center, Massachusetts, Hampden.
