Bristol County Dartmouth Women's Center

County Jail

Last Updated: November 04, 2024
Address
400 Faunce Corner Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Beds
106
County
Bristol
Phone
508-995-6400

Bristol Co Dartmouth Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Bristol County Dartmouth Women's Center

You can support your loved ones at Bristol Co Dartmouth Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 508-995-6400.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Bristol Co Dartmouth Jail is a detention center located at 400 Faunce Corner Rd North Dartmouth, MA which is operated locally by the Bristol County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Bristol County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, North Dartmouth Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.

You can see all the arrest records for Massachusetts here.

Bristol County Sheriff's Office facility houses a maximum of 106 women in a medium-security setting on the site of the Dartmouth Complex. This facility was opened in 1990 as a Pre-Release Center for male inmates. The original Pre-Release Center was a minimum-security facility, housing an average of 60 inmates. Although the facility was designed to house 106 inmates, it was difficult to fill beds because of the very stringent guidelines that Sheriff Hodgson implemented for Pre-Release Inmates.

Individuals who do not post bail within the first twenty-four hours are required to appear before a judge. During this first appearance, conducted either in person or via telephone, the judge informs the arrested person of the charges against them and sets the bond amount.

Following the intake process, which includes property inventory, medical screening, and booking, inmates are assigned to the general population. Housing assignments are based on the classification of their charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, to ensure proper management and safety within the facility.

After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on classification. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.

This self-contained facility offers a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program and a Pre-Release Program for Women. Participants are housed in a separate unit, with a very structured treatment or work schedule. A certified Adult Education Teacher provides access to Pre-GED and GED classes for women. A federal grant program aimed at victims of domestic violence provides counseling and safe reentry plan development for incarcerated victims. A vocational education Culinary Arts Program prepares women for work in the food service industry. Programs and Services staff schedule and facilitate a variety of Programs such as Parenting, Life Skills, HIV Prevention and Awareness, Anger Management, AA, NA, and faith-based services.

The purpose of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office Education Department is to improve society by supporting inmates to:

• Become educated
• Become contributing participants of society
• Gain and improve their critical perspective
• Tap their creativity
• Identify, believe in and move toward acknowledging their future personal options

This can be accomplished by providing educational programming in the areas of ABE, Pre-GED, GED, Post-GED, skill improvement, life skills, and reintegration services.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Massachusetts. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Bristol County Dartmouth Women's Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visiting Rules and Regulations (Visitor's Handbook)

Please refer to the handbook for detailed guidelines on visiting procedures, rules, and regulations.

DWC Visiting Room
Saturday

  • 8:00 am to 8:00 am Pre-Release
  • 9:00 am to 10:45 am D Wing (32)
  • 11:00 am to 12:45 pm C Wing (32)
  • 1:00pm to 2:45pm A Wing (22)
  • 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm B Wing (24)

Sunday

  • 8:00 am to 8:00 am Pre-Release
  • 9:00 am to 10:45 am C Wing (32)
  • 11:00 am to 12:45 pm D Wing (32)
  • 1:00pm to 2:45pm B Wing (24)
  • 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm A Wing (22)

Visitors: Download Request Forms

Please note that "Request to Visit" forms are no longer available at the facility security reception desk. Visitors must download and print the necessary forms using the links below:

These forms should be completed before arriving at the facility.

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