Hampshire County House of Correction

Q: Does Hampshire County have bail?

Does Hampshire County have bail? Hampshire 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.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Hampshire County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Hampshire County? 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.

Q: Who can set bail in Hampshire County?

Who can set bail in Hampshire County? Bail is set by a Massachusetts bail magistrate.

Q: When is bail set in Hampshire County Massachusetts?

When is bail set in Hampshire County Massachusetts? 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.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Hampshire County House of Correction?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Hampshire County House of Correction? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Hampshire County House of Correction, call the jail’s booking line at 413-584-5911. 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. Hampshire County House of Correction Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Hampshire County?

What happens during booking in Hampshire County? 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 Hampshire 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Hampshire County House of Correction?

What is the booking process like at the Hampshire County House of Correction? 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 Hampshire 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? 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. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Hampshire County House of Correction will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 413-584-5911 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Hampshire County House of Correction booking process take?

How long does the Hampshire County House of Correction booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Hampshire County House of Correction? 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 Hampshire County 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Hampshire County House of Correction?

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To search for an inmate in the Hampshire County 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 413-584-5911 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an inmate's Criminal Court Case information and the Hampshire County Court Docket.

Hampshire County House of Correction Inmate Search

The Hampshire County House of Correction maintains an average of 248 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hampshire County 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 Hampshire County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,960 offenders.

The following charts of Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire County House of Correction

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The Hampshire County Jail & House of Correction in Massachusetts has a capacity of 248 beds. The handsome light brown, rock building was first constructed in 1985 to hold 148 inmates, and in 2018, the county added modular buildings to house 100 more inmates.

Currently, the Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction consists of five buildings:

The Main facility houses inmates awaiting trial, Medium Security inmates who are sentenced, the medical unit, kitchen, wood shop, visiting room, classrooms, laundry and administrative offices.
A Modular Unit, which are within razor wire. It consists of two sixty man-housing units divided by a control room. The modular units are set up as dormitories; eight man and four man rooms, with television areas, program areas, a dental clinic and a kitchen.
A Modular unit for property sotorage, also located within the secure perimeter, houses inmate proprty.
The Minimum Security building for inmates.
A Maintenance Building for vehicle repairs done on site.

The address is 205 Rocky Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060. The mailing address is P.O. Box 7000, Northampton, MA 01061-7000. The phone number for the facility is 413-584-5911 and can be called 24 hours a day to find out information about an inmate. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case and the Hampshire County Court docket.

Unlike most jails that are overseen by the Sheriff's Department, this facility is overssen by the Massachusetts Department of Correction, the same group that oversees the state prison system, including 15 institutions across the state.

The Hampshire County House of Correction has a generous visitation policy, allowing two one-hour personal visits each week. They do not offer video visitation at this time. The schedule for visitation can be found in the section below and on our Visitation Page. The facility also allows inmates to have a lot of personal clothing, shoes, jewelry and other comforts at the jail. A complete list can be linked to from our Inmate Money page.

History of the Hampshire County Jail

The first jail in Hampshire County was built in 1701 and was a terrible place. There were two cells, with ceilings were just four feet high and were filthy, as the 'privy' was in the same area, stinking up the whole structure. In early times, when justice was swift, thirteen people were executed in Hampshire County between 1676 and 1901. Five were immigrants. Three were black. Three were Native American. Three were women. At least two were insane. Two were clearly innocent. There were eight others whose guilt was questionable. All were poor. Eleven had no jobs. This, according to historian and former Northampton District Court judge Michael Ryan.

A former jail on Union Street in Northampton, now condominiums, was built in 1851 and was used for almost 100 years. The current Hampshire County House of Correction was completed in 1985 on Rocky Hill Road.

Jail (Main): 413-584-5911
Adult Probation: 413-584-7400
District Attorney: 413-586-9225
District Court: 413-213-7666
Northampton Police: 413-587-1100
Public Defender: 413-584-2701
Sheriff: 413-584-5911
Superior Court: 413-584-5810
Work Release: 413-582-7754

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How is booking conducted at Hampshire County House of Correction?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Hampshire County House of Correction for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Hampshire County House of Correction:

Verifying identification information.
Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection.
Physical search for contraband or weapons.
Securing personal belongings.
Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 413-584-5911.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Hampshire County House of Correction

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to post bail for someone arrested in Hampshire County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Hampshire County House of Correction in Northampton, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 413-584-5911 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Hampshire County.
County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, visit the Hampshire County House of Correction Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction? What is the Schedule?

Hampshire County House of Correction Inmate Visitation Schedule

205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061
413-584-5911

All visitors with the intention of seeing an inmate must obtain and complete the Visitor Registration Form.
The Visitor Registration form may be obtained at the Outer Control Front Desk when you show up to visit.
You can only visit with the inmate name on the Form you fill out.
Inmate visiting lists are limited to 15 individuals.
You have to be 18 years old, or be with a parent or guardian.
Children Visitation Policy:
- Only children, stepchildren who can provide a valid marriage certificate for verification, and grandchildren of the inmate shall be allowed to enter the facility for visits. All children must also be listed on the inmate’s approved Inmate Visiting List.
- Parents and/or legal guardians are required to submit completed birth certificates for children with both the mother and father identified before they are allowed entry for facility visits.
Persons with prior felony convictions or pending charges who wish to visit an inmate must:
- Receive special permission from the assistant superintendent.
- Receive permission prior to the visitor coming to the facility.
Persons with pending charges will not be allowed to visit until those charges have been resolved.
Inmates can have two one-hour visits each week, one during the week and one on weekends. Three adults can visit at one time.

INMATES	DAY	TIMES
General Housing & Modular Unit Sentenced	MON	6:30-8:30PM
General Housing & Modular Unit Sentenced	TUE	1:15-4:00PM
General Housing & Modular Unit Sentenced	SAT inmates with last initial A to L	1:15-4:00PM
General Housing & Modular Unit Sentenced	SUN inmates with last initial M to Z	1:15-4:00PM
Pre-trial Unsentenced	MON	1:15-4:00PM
Pre-trial Unsentenced	FRI	1:15-4:00PM
Pre-trial Unsentenced	SAT	6:30-8:30PM
Minimum Security	TUE	6:30-8:30PM
Minimum Security	FRI	6:30-8:30PM
Minimum Security	SUN	6:30-8:30PM

* There will be no visits when a holiday falls on either Wednesday or Thursday.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction?

How Do Inmates in Hampshire County House of Correction Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Hampshire County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Hampshire County House of Correction uses the services of IC Solutions.
Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407.
Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
Services for Hampshire County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls. In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Hampshire County.
Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire County House of Correction’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction, and what can I send them?

Hampshire County House of Correction Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hampshire County 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 Hampshire County 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:
Hampshire County House of Correction
PO Box 7000
Northampton, MA 01061

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Hampshire County House of Correction
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061

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 Hampshire County 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hampshire County House of Correction 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:
Hampshire County House of Correction
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061

Hampshire County House of Correction Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hampshire County 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.

Envelopes
The Hampshire County House of Correction also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Hampshire County House of Correction
PO Box 7000
Northampton, MA 01061

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Hampshire County House of Correction
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061

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 Hampshire County 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hampshire County House of Correction 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:
Hampshire County House of Correction
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction, and what can I purchase?

Dropping off Money for an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction

A person dropping off money or property must be on the inmate’s approved list.
Money can only be dropped off at the facility Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
The Hampshire County House of Correction only accepts money orders, cash, or bank certified check.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction using an Online Messaging Service?

How Do Inmates in Hampshire County House of Correction Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Hampshire County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Hampshire County House of Correction uses the services of IC Solutions.
Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407.
Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
Services for Hampshire County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls. In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Hampshire County.
Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire County House of Correction’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

Answer

Do Inmates in the Hampshire County 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 Hampshire County House of Correction’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Hampshire County House of Correction? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Hampshire County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Hampshire County?

Hampshire County County Jails

Hampshire County House of Correction Western Mass Regional Women's Correctional Center

Hampshire County Juvenile Facilities

Massachusetts Department of Youth Services

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hampshire County?

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