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Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections

County Jail

Last Updated: March 24, 2025
Address
314 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH 03303
Beds
237
County
Merrimack
Phone
603-796-3600
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Merrimack Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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You can support your loved ones at Merrimack Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 603-796-3600.

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 Merrimack Co Jail is a detention center located at 314 Daniel Webster Hwy Boscawen, NH which is operated locally by the Merrimack 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. Merrimack County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Boscawen 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 New Hampshire here.

The Merrimack County House of Correction also incarcerates individuals from other jurisdictions, such as the New Hampshire State Prison, other county facilities, and federal inmates for the Department of Homeland Security and the US Marshal Service.

The DOC also has responsibility for individuals assigned to alternative sentencing programs, such as pre-trial release, the Merrimack County Academy, and the electronic monitoring program – raising the number of people under our to supervision to roughly 500 and/or be assigned to the County's Successful Offender Adjustment and Re-entry (SOAR) Program.

MAIL
All incoming mail must contain a complete return address (containing at least the sender’s first initial, full last name, street address, city, state, and zip code).
In compliance with our Rejected Materials Form, the following items are not permitted:
Restricted Items:

  • Writing/drawing on an envelope, other than to/from address information, the words “photo, do not bend” or “legal mail”;
  • Newspaper/magazine cutouts;
  • Unused correspondence materials (postage stamps, envelopes, paper and/or cards);
  • Publication from unauthorized vendor…publications must be received directly from the retailer;
  • Hardcover books;
  • Check, money order, or cash;
  • Nude or semi-nude pictures of children or adults;
  • Polaroid or matted photos;
  • Does not meet the criteria for privileged or legal mail;
  • Glitter, crayon, glue, tape, staples, stickers (other than a return address label on the outside of the envelope);
  • Items that emit odor or other unknown substance;
  • Laminated, cardboard, carbon paper items;
  • Maps;
  • Items larger than 8x10;
  • Photos larger than 4x6;
  • Evidence related to a pending investigation;
  • Material pertaining to gambling;
  • Third-party mail.

Publications and subscriptions:
Inmates may subscribe to three (3) magazines or publications which are mailed directly to the facility from the publisher or book store provided they are soft covered, brand new, and do not promote violence, unlawful behavior, or show or describe the manufacturing or fabrication of weapons or drugs.
Privileged Mail:
Mail to or from attorneys, authorized representatives acting on their official capacities, legal aid services, or other agencies providing legal services to inmates, or paraprofessionals having a bona-fide association with such agencies.
Incoming privileged mail may be opened for inspection. Privileged mail will be opened with the inmate present. The contents will not be read.
Non-Privileged Mail:
Mail consisting of social, leisure, and all other correspondence.
Incoming mail will be opened and examined for contraband prior to delivery. Inmates may be held liable for contraband found within mail addressed to them. Mail will not be delivered to the inmate if it contains material identified as contraband or compromises the safety and security of the Department. Contraband items will be destroyed, returned to sender, or placed in the inmate’s personal storage bin unless such items violate state/local law. Items violating state/local law will be forwarded to the Department’s Investigation Division.
Incoming mail will be forwarded to the Investigations Division through the Captain of Safety and Security if it is believed to contain information which may be a threat to the security of the institution and/or contain the following:
A. an attempt to incite violence based on race, religion, sex, creed or nationality;
B. advocate, facilitate, or otherwise present a risk of lawlessness, violence, anarchy, or rebellion against government authority, facility staff, and/or other inmates;
C. an attempt to give instructions for the manufacturing or use of intoxicants, alcohol, weapons, explosives, drugs, or other unlawful items or substances;
D. plans to escape, unauthorized entry into the facility, or information or maps that might aid in an escape attempt;
E. information relating to security threat group activities or the use of codes and/or symbols associated with security threat groups;
F. sexually explicit material or material that would be detrimental to the treatment of inmates or that would encourage or educate inmates in deviant or unlawful sexual practices by which its nature or content would also pose a threat to the security, good order, or discipline of the institution;
G. contents that would, if transmitted, create a clear and present danger of violence and physical harm to persons or property, or severe psychiatric or emotional disturbance to an inmate;
H. material that violates postal regulations, make unlawful threats or attempts at blackmail or extortion;
I. inmate to inmate mail; whether to or from this facility or other correctional institutions, unless approved by the Superintendent or designee.
J. material which is non-conducive to rehabilitative efforts.
Inmates found to be violating “no contact orders” will face disciplinary action.

Commissary Service - Inmates may purchase commissary provided they have available funds in their inmate account. Orders will be placed through the kiosk. Purchasing limits are specific to the inmate’s classification or housing assignment, with housing assignment taking priority. Inmates on restriction will have limited ability to order commissary. Hygiene and paper kits are available through commissary for inmates with no available funds. Commissary limits are as follows:

  • Minimum (A/B/F Unit) $50.00
  • Medium (F/G Unit) $40.00
  • Maximum (C/D/E/F Unit) $30.00

Ordered are processed Tuesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. and are delivered on Friday. Inmates will be notified if an exception is to apply. Orders placed after this time will not be processed. Ordering, delivery, and pricing of items are subject to change at any time. Inmates released before receiving a previously placed commissary order will have fifteen (15) days to pick up the order.

Inmate Account

To deposit funds into an inmate’s account, you may do so through any of the following:

  • Toll-Free Number – 1-866-345-1884
  • Online – Web users can make deposits 24/7 at accesscorrections.com
  • Lobby Kiosk – The kiosk machine is located in the main lobby of the facility and is available 24/7.

Funds are credited to an inmate’s account in real time. Deposits may be made through the Lobby kiosk using cash, credit or debit card. A fee will be assessed at the time of deposit. Fee amounts are based on the amount deposited. The depositor will receive a confirmation number upon successful completion of a deposit. Personal checks and money orders are not accepted. If received in the mail, they will be returned to sender.

Upon release, funds remaining on an inmate’s account will be released back to the inmate via debit card. If transferred to another facility, a check will be cut at the time of release and given to the transporting authority or mailed directly to the receiving facility.

Table of Contents for Merrimack Co Jail

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in New Hampshire. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections.

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

Merrimack County Department of Corrections - Visitation

Visiting times will be available equally to all housing unit inmates.
Visitation will be conducted based on the inmate’s current classification and housing unit assignment. Visiting blocks are as follows for each visiting day:

7:30 am – 8:20 am 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm 7:30 pm – 8:20 pm
8:30 am – 9:20 am 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm 6:30 pm – 7:20 pm
9:30 am – 10:20 am 3:30 pm – 4:20 pm

* This visiting slot is reserved for inmates in programming.
The following is a list, by classification, of the day's visitors are allowed. This list may be modified as the needs of the facility dictates.
A. Minimum Classification: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
B. Medium Classification: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
C. Maximum Classification: Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
D. Protective Custody: Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
E. Disciplinary Detention: Thursday, and Saturday.
Inmates housed in the Disciplinary Detention unit fulfilling punitive sanctions will be limited to professional visits only for the first five (5) days assigned to the unit.
Check-In:
Visitors under the age of 18 will be accompanied by their legal guardian. Proof of legal guardianship must be submitted prior to the visit. A parental consent form may waive this requirement.
All visitors will have a picture form of identification, i.e. valid State Driver’s License, valid Non-Driver’s License, Military ID, or Passport. All visitors will be signed in by the Lobby Officer and issued a Merrimack County Visitor Badge, to be displayed at all times.
Visitors will leave all personal property in their vehicle or a locker located in the Lobby.
Visitors will leave the facility with all personal property. Items left behind will be considered abandoned and disposed of if not claimed within fifteen (15) days.
Visitors will not wear any article of clothing deemed excessively revealing or inappropriate. Visitors will be dressed in an appropriate manner. Visitors wearing inappropriate attire will not be allowed into the facility.
Visitors will successfully pass through the metal detector and/or hand-held wand. Visitors who refuse to or fail to successfully pass through will be subject to delay, additional searches, and/or denial of visit.
Visitors are subject to search or their person, vehicle, and property to the degree necessary to ensure facility security and the prevention of contraband. Failing to submit to this search will result in their inability to enter the facility. No exceptions.
Visitors, including children, must be signed in on the Visitor Sign-In Log located in the Lobby.
All visitors will be signed in by the Lobby Officer and issued a Merrimack County Visitor Badge. The badge shall be displayed at all times.
Professional Visits:
Professional visits, including clergy, attorney, probation, or other law enforcement agencies, may be allowed to visit without being on the inmate’s approved visiting list, provided that individual is not related by blood or marriage.
Visiting exceptions would be during mandatory lockdowns, emergencies, meal time, and when the attorney booth is occupied. The amount of time allotted for professional visits will be regulated by the needs of the department and other professional visitors waiting.
Scheduling:
Inmates must complete a visiting list for approval, identifying no more than ten (10) friends and/or family members he/she wishes to receive visits from. Only those on the approved visiting list will be allowed to visit. Inmates may add or delete individuals from their list at any time.
Weekend inmates, or an inmate serving seven (7) days or less, are not entitled to visiting privileges.
All visits are to be scheduled at least one (1) day in advance. It is the inmate’s responsibility to contact family and friends regarding the date/time of the scheduled visit.
Calls received inquiring about visiting dates/times will not be entertained.
Visitors not on an approved visiting list, arriving unannounced, or do not have proper identification will be denied entry. Visitors arriving late will forfeit the time lost due to their tardiness.
Persons who have been incarcerated within the past twelve (12) months or those who are pending a criminal investigation will be denied visitation unless authorized by the Superintendent. Former inmates may visit within twelve months if they are immediate family and with the prior approval of the Superintendent.
Rules:
Visitors will be removed from a visitor’s list if found bringing in or attempting to bring in any item or article not previously approved by the department.
Visitors will not engage in verbal disputes with staff. All concerns will be addressed to the Shift Supervisor.
Visitors acting inappropriately or thought to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be denied entry or asked to leave.
A maximum of two visitors are allowed at one time, at one visiting block per day. Visitors will remain seated at all times.
Visitors or their children found to be in unauthorized visiting booths or wandering the visiting corridor will be asked to leave.
Visitors are to conduct themselves in an orderly manner at all times and properly control their children.
Visitors found purposely damaging, destroying, or defacing County property will be escorted out of the facility and placed on a visitation restriction list. Restitution will be enforced.
Visitors failing to promptly leave County property when directed shall be prosecuted as the law dictates.
Failure to follow these rules will result in the visit ending and may affect visiting privileges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections - 25 FAQs

  1. How can I find out if someone is in jail at Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections?
    To determine if someone is currently incarcerated at Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections, start by checking the facility’s online inmate search database, which is typically updated with recent booking information. If your search does not yield results, try using VINELink, a nationwide inmate locator that provides custody status for individuals in participating correctional facilities. If online searches are unsuccessful, calling Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections directly and providing the individual’s full name and date of birth is another reliable way to confirm their custody status. If all else fails, you can use the Arrest Record Finder for a small fee, which can provide broader search results across multiple jurisdictions. 

  2. What are the visitation hours at Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections?
    Visitation schedules vary by facility and housing unit. Some jails offer in-person visits on specific days, while others have transitioned to video visitation. Always check with the jail in advance, as visits may require scheduling and approval.

  3. How do I send money to an inmate at Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections?
    Inmates can receive funds through various methods, including online deposits via jail-approved services, kiosks at the facility, or by mailing a money order. Some jails require funds to be added by specific family members or approved contacts.

  4. Can I call an inmate at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, but they may initiate collect calls or use a prepaid account provided by the jail’s phone service provider. Calls are generally recorded and monitored, and inmates must adhere to time limits. Communication gets costly, you might qualify for discounts on inmate calls if your inmate is calling you a lot.

  5. What items can I send to an inmate at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Approved items typically include letters, legal documents, and photographs. Some jails also permit care packages from authorized third-party vendors. Items such as greeting cards with glitter, stickers, or Polaroid photos may be prohibited.

  6. Are books and magazines allowed at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Yes, inmates can receive books and magazines directly from approved vendors such as Amazon or InmateAid. Hardcover books and explicit content are typically prohibited to maintain facility security. Some jails also have restrictions on the number of reading materials an inmate can possess at one time.

  7. What is the mailing address for inmates here?
    Each facility has a designated mailing address for inmate correspondence. It is important to include the inmate's full name, booking number (if applicable), and facility-approved format to ensure proper delivery. Mail containing contraband, including staples or stickers, may be rejected.

  8. What is the process for bonding someone out of Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections?
    Bail or bond amounts can be paid at the facility’s designated payment location, online, or through a licensed bail bondsman. Some jails accept cash, cashier’s checks, or credit card payments, while others require payments to be made at a county clerk’s office.

  9. How do I deposit funds into an inmate’s commissary account at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Commissary funds allow inmates to purchase personal hygiene products, snacks, and other approved items. Deposits can be made online, at facility kiosks, or through phone services. Some facilities limit the amount that can be added per week.

  10. What clothing and personal items can an inmate have at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Inmates are generally issued standard jail clothing. Personal items are often restricted, and necessary hygiene products must be purchased through commissary unless the inmate is deemed indigent. Some jails allow inmates to have religious items, such as prayer beads or a Bible.

  11. How long do inmates stay at Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections before being transferred?
    The length of stay varies based on the nature of their charges, sentencing, and case status. Some inmates serve their full sentences in county jail, while others may be transferred to a state or federal facility after sentencing.

  12. Can an inmate at Merrimack Co Jail receive visits from children?
    Most jails allow minors to visit inmates but require them to be accompanied by a legal guardian. Some facilities impose restrictions based on the nature of the inmate's charges or have specific visitation hours for families with children.

  13. How can I schedule a visit with an inmate at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Many jails require visitation to be scheduled in advance through an online portal or by phone. Some facilities operate on a first-come, first-served basis, while others enforce strict scheduling rules and background checks for visitors.

  14. What happens if an inmate gets sick or needs medical care at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Jails provide basic medical care, and inmates can request medical attention as needed. Emergency cases are treated immediately, while routine care is provided through medical staff. Some jails charge small medical co-pays deducted from an inmate’s commissary funds.

  15. Can inmates work while incarcerated here?
    Some inmates qualify for work programs within the facility, such as kitchen duty, janitorial work, or laundry services. In some counties, low-risk inmates may participate in work-release programs that allow them to work in the community and return to jail afterward.

  16. How can I find court dates and case information for an inmate at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Court dates and case details can usually be found through the county court website, public records, or by contacting the court clerk. Inmates are typically transported to court on scheduled hearing dates.

  17. What are the rules for inmate phone calls at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Inmate phone calls are monitored and recorded for security purposes. Calls must be made through facility-approved phone services, and any attempt to arrange three-way calls or circumvent restrictions may result in loss of phone privileges.

  18. Can an inmate be released early from Merrimack Co Jail?
    Early release may be granted through good behavior, completion of rehabilitative programs, or at the discretion of the court. In some cases, inmates may qualify for electronic monitoring or house arrest programs.

  19. What types of rehabilitation programs are available at here?
    Many county jails offer educational programs, GED classes, substance abuse treatment, and vocational training to help inmates reintegrate into society after release.

  20. What are the consequences of bringing contraband into the jail?
    Introducing contraband, such as drugs, weapons, or cell phones, is a criminal offense and can lead to legal charges, visitation bans, or enhanced security measures within the jail.

  21. Are there special accommodations for disabled inmates at Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections?
    Yes, jails are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations, including wheelchair accessibility, sign language interpreters, and medical care.

  22. How do I report an issue or concern about an inmate at Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections?
    Family members and advocates can report concerns to jail administration, a prisoner rights organization, or a legal representative. Some jails have grievance procedures inmates can follow if they experience mistreatment.

  23. Can an inmate at Merrimack Co Jail receive religious services or counseling?
    Yes, most jails provide chaplain services, religious counseling, and access to faith-based programs. Some facilities have multi-denominational services or allow clergy members to visit inmates upon request.

  24. What are the disciplinary procedures at Merrimack Co Jail?
    Inmates who violate jail rules may face disciplinary actions such as loss of privileges, placement in solitary confinement, or additional charges. Disciplinary hearings are typically conducted before penalties are imposed.

  25. How do I obtain an inmate’s release records from Merrimack County NH Department of Corrections?
    Release records may be available through the facility’s records department, the sheriff’s office, or the county clerk. Requests may require an application and a processing fee.

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