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Norfolk County Inmate Search

Norfolk County, Massachusetts Inmate Search

An inmate search allows the public to check whether someone is currently in custody and, when available, view basic booking and custody details. In Massachusetts, the system for conducting an inmate search depends on the agency holding the person. In Norfolk County, the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office operates the Norfolk County Correctional Center in Dedham.

Individuals serving longer sentences are typically under the custody of the Massachusetts Department of Corrections (DOC) and may be located via VINELink (website and phone). The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) manages federal prisons and provides an inmate locator to locate inmates in its custody.

Compared to most counties, Norfolk County does not offer the public a traditional "scrollable jail roster" page, unlike many counties in other states. Instead, the Sheriff’s Office provides official jail information and expects requesters to contact the jail for specific status inquiries. Likewise, most city departments in Norfolk County’s populous cities do not maintain their jail rosters, like in other states’ counties with densely populated cities. For instance, neither the Quincy Police Department nor the Brookline Police Department in Norfolk County currently publishes a public-facing jail roster or inmate list.

The information visible on a public-facing custody search typically varies depending on whether it is a county, state, or federal inmate locator. Nonetheless, searches often return information, such as the inmate’s full name, facility/location, custody status (in custody, released, or transferred), and sometimes booking identifiers, limited charge descriptors, or court-related scheduling (availability varies and may be restricted).

How to Find an Inmate in Norfolk County Jail

The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office operates the Norfolk County Correctional Center, which holds pretrial and sentenced offenders. As of February 2026, the Sheriff’s Office does not provide the public with a jail roster of inmates detained in the County Jail. Likewise, the county is currently not participating in the Massachusetts VINE program, which allows the public to locate inmates via the VINELink website or phone.

The most practical way to get inmate custody information is to call the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office or the County Jail directly. The contact details of the Sheriff’s Office are as follows:

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office/Norfolk County Correctional Center (Jail)

200 West Street,

Mailing Address (for the jail): P.O. Box 149

Dedham, MA 02027 USA

Phone: (781) 329-3705

Main Fax: (781) 326-6020

Email: General: info@norfolksheriffma.org

How to Use the Norfolk County Jail Roster

As of February 2026, Norfolk County does not maintain a publicly accessible, web-based "jail roster" page where individuals currently in custody can be searched. The most reliable public-facing ways of checking whether someone is being detained at the Norfolk County Correctional Center are to call or visit the jail in person.

Option 1: Call the Jail or Sheriff

Requesters may call the jail or Sheriff’s Office at (781) 329-3705 to determine whether someone has been recently arrested, released, or transferred. When calling, the requester is expected to provide the inmate’s full legal name, approximate age (or date of birth, if known), and the approximate arrest date and the arresting city (which helps speed up the search).

Option 2: In-person visit

Individuals seeking to verify information in person may visit the Norfolk County Jail at the following address:

Norfolk County Jail (Norfolk County Correctional Center)

200 West Street

Dedham, MA 02026

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department (admin listing)

200 West Street,

P.O. Box 149

Dedham, MA 02027

Phone: (781) 329-3705

Main Fax: (781) 326-6020

What Information is Included in the Norfolk County Inmate Roster?

As of February 2026, Norfolk County does not have a public, searchable jail roster. However, based on a few Massachusetts sheriff agencies that maintain jail rosters, publicly displayed fields include

Inmate Number: A unique identification number assigned to a person when they are booked into the jail. It helps the facility track and manage the individual within the system.
Inmate Name: The full legal name of the person currently in custody.
Date of Birth: Theinmate’s birth date helps distinguish between individuals with similar or identical names.
Block: The block is the housing unit or section of the jail to which an inmate is assigned.
Cell: The specific room or cell where an inmate is housed within the block.

Limited Fields in Jail Rosters

Fields that are commonly associated with jail rosters but may not be visible on Massachusetts public custody lookups often include:

Booking number/inmate ID (may not be shown publicly in all cases)
Arrest date/booking date
General charge description
Housing/unit location (often not public for safety/security reasons)
Court date (often handled via court calendars/dockets rather than a jail roster)

The Massachusetts Public Records Law also allows law enforcement agencies to redact or withhold existing records under certain exemptions. These exemptions include personnel/ medical information and active investigatory files. Similarly, Massachusetts has specific laws governing access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), limiting who may obtain certain criminal history details.

Contact Details for Norfolk County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Interested parties who wish to confirm whether someone is in custody, ask about visitation, or request official jail information may contact the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office/Norfolk County Correctional Center at the following address:

Norfolk County Jail (Norfolk County Correctional Center)

200 West St., Dedham, MA 02026.

Main phone: (781) 329-3705.

Email (listed for the Jail): info@norfolksheriffma.org.

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office (Administrative Listing)

200 West St.

P.O. Box 149

Dedham, MA 02027.

Phone: (781) 329-3705.

Jail Facility Overview in Norfolk County

The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office operates the Norfolk County Correctional Center, the county’s primary detention facility. Located at 200 West Street, this medium-security facility occupies 184,000 square feet. The jail facility consists of an administrative wing, nine offender-housing units (that house a mix of pretrial and sentenced general population), various support spaces, and programming areas. The Norfolk County Correctional Center opened in 1992 with a capacity of up to 500 offenders.

According to the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association, the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office had a total operational capacity of 737 housing units between July 1 and December 31, 2024 2024. This operational capacity also accommodates the Detention Alternative Center (DAC), a 128-bed capacity, minimum-custody housing facility for sentenced community service crews.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office (Administration)	200 West St., P.O. Box 149, Dedham, MA 02027	(781) 329-3705	Not posted on the Mass.gov directory listing (call the main line).	Nil
Norfolk County Correctional Center	200 West St., Dedham, MA 02026	(781) 329-3705 (Sheriff contact)	Not posted on the jail facility page (call the main line).	info@norfolksheriffma.org

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

In Norfolk County, individuals wishing to send money for commissary or other inmate accounts typically have the following options:

Option 1: Send money in person (kiosk deposit)

Depositors may send funds through an automated kiosk at the Norfolk County Jail lobby.

General Steps:

Go to the Norfolk County Correctional Center in Dedham.
Use the automated kiosk in the lobby.
Enter the inmate’s identifying information as prompted (name/ID).
Pay using the payment methods the kiosk accepts (shown on-screen).

Option 2: Deposit money online

Depositors may send funds online using ConnectNetwork, which allows senders to make a Trust

Fund deposit through its platform.

General Steps:

Create an account/sign in (ConnectNetwork).
Add the incarcerated person to your account (as the site).
Choose the Trust Fund and select Make Deposit.
Enter the amount, review any fee shown, and complete payment.

Option 3: Deposit money by phone (when offered)

Phone-based deposit options are available for certain offender accounts. Depositors who wish to make phone account deposits should call 1-800-844-6591. Those wishing to make canteen (commissary) account deposits are expected to call 1-866-345-1884.

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Option 4: Send money by mail

The Norfolk County Jail handles mail orders through the facility’s mail processes, alongside legal mail and publications. Due to stringent money order rules (e.g., payee name, inmate ID required, "no cash," etc.), senders are advised to call the facility to confirm:

To whom the money order should be made payable
Required inmate identifiers (ID/booking number)
Whether they accept USPS money orders only
The correct mailing address format

Helpful Notes

Depositors must use the inmate’s correct name/ID so the money posts to the right account.
Fees may apply depending on the method (online/phone/kiosk). The provider typically displays applicable fees during checkout.
Deposit limits vary by facility and may change; always follow the deposit system’s display for Norfolk County.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

In Norfolk County, custody lookups depend on which system is holding the person. Unlike some counties that publish a single public "jail roster" page, Norfolk County’s Sheriff-run custody is typically confirmed through the Sheriff’s office or the jail directly. At the same time, state prison custody is handled through the Massachusetts DOC’s public-facing tools and partners. As of February 2026, the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office does not maintain a public, "browsable roster" page. The most viable way to request or confirm inmate custody information is to contact the Norfolk County Correctional Center/Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office directly using their official phone number, email address, or mailing address.

Norfolk County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Who Can Visit

Visitors must be pre-approved before entering the facility or scheduling visits.
Each offender is allowed five (5) approved visitors while housed at the facility.
Children can visit Unit 2A only during a specific morning visit window (see schedule notes).

ID Requirements and Approval

All visitors over 18 must present a valid government-issued ID for admittance.
All visitors must be pre-approved; they are advised to allow 3 to 5 days for processing.

Dress Code and Behavior Expectations

Jail administrators may deny visitation rights to individuals considered inappropriately dressed. Clothing items in this category include:

Short
Tank tops
Miniskirts
Jewelry
Sleeveless shirts
Hoods
Bare midriffs or open-toed shoes

Visitation Duration and Schedule

Norfolk County publishes visiting blocks (time windows) by housing unit/day. The standard visitation windows, as shown on the Sheriff’s website, are as follows:

Morning: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Evening: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (on designated days/units)

Note: Visitors are advised to review the Visitation Hours and Rules page on the Sheriff’s website for extensive information on the facility’s visiting windows and other general rules and requirements.

Mailing and Commissary Information

The Sheriff’s public guidance states that families and friends may send inmates only "flat mail" (cards and letters), not packages.

Use the Correct Mailing Format:

Personal Mail (letters/cards)

Inmate Name and ID#

Norfolk County Correctional Center, MA, C/O

Securus, DMC

All Legal Mail, Publications, and Money Orders - Send to Facility

Inmate Name and ID#

C/O Norfolk County Correctional Center

200 West St., PO Box 149

Dedham, MA 02027-0149

Items Allowed: Cards and letters only

Items Not Allowed

Any type of packages (they will be returned).
No large envelopes; only flat mail is accepted.

Individuals sending photos, greeting cards, or anything that may be considered "non-flat" or questionable are advised to call the jail first to avoid mail rejection or return.

Commissary

The options for depositing money to an offender’s canteen are as follows:

Online: Depositors may visit the Access Corrections website to deposit funds into an inmate’s account, using a credit or debit card. They may also visit the jail to deposit cash into a kiosk in the jail lobby between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
In Person: Depositors may visit the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office at 191 Parkingway Center to use the kiosk in the lobby area. This service is available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Phone: Family and friends may deposit money into an offender’s canteen account (with a credit or debit card) by calling 1-866-1884. However, they must have the offender’s Norfolk Correctional Center ID number to deposit funds.