Hampden County, Massachusetts Inmate Search

A Hampden County inmate search is a process used to find information about a person in jail. It furnishes the person performing the search with information about an inmate’s booking, the arrested individual, and the offense that led to the arrest. The Massachusetts Public Records Law provides for inmate searches, as it obligates law enforcement officers to maintain arrest registers and make them available to members of the public upon request. Inmates in Hampden County are held at the Hampden County Correctional Center, managed by the Hampden County Sheriff.

There are no state-operated or federally operated prisons physically located within Hampden County. Hampden County residents sentenced to state prison sentences or handled by the Bureau of Prisons are transported to incarceration facilities in other counties. Each of these facilities, as well as city police departments, such as the Springfield Police Department and the Agawam Police Department, maintains an information repository for inmates held at their jails and is responsible for searches pertaining to their inmates.

How to Find an Inmate in Hampden County Jail

There are no official websites for viewing inmate information for Hampden County. Interested parties may obtain such information by submitting a public records request to the records access officer by mail or email. See below for contact information

Mail

Theresa S. Finnegan

Records Access Officer

Hampden County Sheriff’s Office

627 Randall Road

Ludlow, MA 01056

Email: theresa.finnegan@SDH.state.ma.us

Phone: (413) 858-0164 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Fax: (413) 589-1851.

Only use the provided phone number to verify the status of the public record request. Requests like this one usually require the inmate’s full name and booking number (if available). Persons looking to obtain inmate information online may explore third-party websites. Note that some platforms usually charge a fee for this service.

How to Use the Hampden County Jail Roster

The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office does not maintain a publicly available online jail roster. Inquirers must visit the sheriff’s office in person or submit a request to the records office by mail or email for any inmate-related inquiries they may have. To use rosters provided by third-party service providers, a person should be willing to pay any fees required by a service provider and must possess the inmate’s first and last name. Online rosters usually feature fields where users must enter these details before proceeding with a search.

Some websites provide alternative search criteria like an inmate’s jail identification/booking number. The only official online resource similar to a jail roster is the VINELink portal, although this resource, which is provided by the Massachusetts Department of Corrections, only provides information for inmates under their jurisdiction. Searches on the VINeLink are either by name or an inmate’s ID number. If unknown, a researcher can contact the DOC directly for the ID number.

What Information is Included in the Hampden County Inmate Roster

While inmate information is generally assumed public, it often contains certain personal information, such as phone numbers, Social Security numbers, juvenile records, and driver’s license numbers, which is not available to the public. Therefore, such details are removed or redacted from publicly accessible records. Inmate rosters usually cover the following inmate details:

• Full name: the inmate’s first, middle, and last name.
• Physical characteristics: information such as gender, race, height, weight, age, and any identifying marks like tattoos, scars, or other distinguishing features.
• Charges: the specific law or statute the inmate is accused of violating.
• Booking details: information including the arresting or booking agency, the date and time of booking, and the assigned booking number.
• Bond details: the bond amount and bond type.
• Offense description: a brief explanation of the alleged offense (for example, DUI or possession of marijuana).
• Case status: the current standing or stage of the case.
• Docket number: the court-assigned case identification number.

Contact Details for Hampden County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

For further inquiries or official information about inmates at the Hampden County Correctional Center or the Western Massachusetts Regional Women’s Correctional Center, interested persons should contact the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office at

Main Facility (Jail & House of Correction)

627 Randall Road

Ludlow, MA 01056

Phone: (413) 858-0000

Jail Facility Overview in Hampden County

Hampden County has two correctional facilities: the Hampden County Correctional Center and the Western Massachusetts Regional Women’s Correctional Center (WCC). The Hampden County Correctional Center is the county’s main incarceration facility, is divided into 24 units, and is located within the Hampden County Jail and House of Correction complex. It houses sentenced inmates and pretrial detainees. The WCC is a multilevel security correctional facility with a maximum capacity for 300 female inmates, located in Chicopee.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Western Massachusetts Regional Women’s Correctional Center	701 Center Street, Chicopee, MA 01013	(413) 730-6800	9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Hampden County Correctional Center	627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056	Phone: (413) 547-8000 Fax: (413) 589-1851	9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Hampden County Correctional Center?

Friends and loved ones can send money to inmates at the Hampden County Correctional Center via cash, ATM card, and credit card through the SecureDeposit® System. To obtain inmate account information, visit the public lobby at the Hampden County Correctional Center Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Individuals can make deposits at kiosks located at the jail, over the phone at (866) 345-1884, via the internet, or through the Access Corrections app (downloadable on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store). The Access Corrections App is the fastest and most convenient way to send money to an inmate.

Applicable deposit fees range from $2.95 to $9.95 depending on the payment means and the deposited amount. All cash deposits made at the lobby kiosk are subject to a flat processing fee of $3.00, irrespective of the deposit amount.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office is the official administrative agency in charge of both Hampden County Correctional Center and the Western Massachusetts Regional Women’s Correctional Center and maintains a central repository for inmate information. Note, however, that each agency may maintain individual records for their inmate, but access to such records is not always guaranteed. Notwithstanding, interested persons should contact a jail facility directly during office hours for inquiries.

Hampden County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Visitors at the Hampden County Correctional Center must first register at the public Lobby Reception Desk and must be age 18 or more. In addition, they must possess a valid photo ID, such as a passport, a birth certificate, or a state-issued driver’s license. Minors (under age 18) must be accompanied by an authorized adult, such as a parent or legal guardian.

All visits at the Hampden County Correctional Center are non-contact and only by appointment. Inmates with a last name beginning with letters A-O are allowed to receive visitors Monday through Saturday; inmates with a last name beginning with the letters P-Z will have visitors Sunday through Friday. In addition, note the following visitation rules:

• Each inmate is entitled to no more than 2 in-person visits per week
• Visits must be scheduled at least one week in advance by calling (413) 858-0195 between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M.
• No food or drink of any kind is allowed
• The following appointment times must be adhered to
  • 2:20 P.M.-3:20 P.M. (10 available appointments)
  • 3:35 P.M.-4:35 P.M. (10 available appointments)
  • 4:50 P.M.-5:50 P.M. (10 available appointments)
  • 7 P.M.-8 P.M. (10 available appointments)
• In-person visits may only be scheduled on the same day if an appointment slot is available
• A maximum of three visitors per inmate is permitted during the designated appointment periods

Mailing and Commissary Information

The Hampden County Correctional Center allows inmate mail, provided it is addressed properly and meets the facility’s mail standards:

• Letters must be written with a non-colored pencil or in black ink.
• The used paper must be white in color and must have no stains, discoloration, or spills.
• Only white envelopes are allowed.
• Drawings must be in black ink or non-colored pencil.
• Photographs must be in their original form, without alterations, such as tape, tears, or glue-like substances.
• Allowed greeting cards must be two-sided and without pop-ups, music devices, or layers.

Mail that does not meet the above standards will be returned to the sender or placed in the inmate property bag. If there is reason for suspicion, the mail will be sent to the Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) for investigation. Per agency rules, all incoming inmate mail must be opened and inspected for contraband. Legal mail can only be inspected in the presence of the inmate. All inmate mail must be addressed as follows:

[Inmate’s Name and Person Number]

HCJHOC at Stony Brook

629 Randall Road

Ludlow, MA 01056