New Hampshire State Prison for Men (NHSPM)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 15, 2024
Address
281 N State St, Concord, NH 03302
Beds
1408
County
Merrimack
Phone
603-271-1801
Mailing Address
PO Box 14, Concord, NH 03302-0014

NHSPM is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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 State - maximum 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 New Hampshire State Prison for Men (NHSPM)

You can support your loved ones at NHSPM on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 603-271-1801.

Located at 281 N State St in Concord, NH, NHSPM carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. NHSPM offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on New Hampshire State Prison for Men (NHSPM) so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.

Communication is important, the prison 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. 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.

While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches 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. Prisons and jails enforce 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.

The New Hampshire State Prison for Men (NHSP-M) stands as the state's oldest correctional facility, with its original construction dating back to 1812. However, a new facility was erected in 1878, which underwent significant renovations and new construction in the 1980s, ensuring its continued use to this day. NHSP-M is a male-only facility accommodating multiple security levels, with a total operational capacity of 1,408 inmates.

The majority of inmates reside in one of three general population housing units within NHSP-M. Additionally, the facility includes two separate housing units for individuals requiring higher custody levels, along with a Reception and Diagnostic (R & D) area. The R & D area houses newly sentenced individuals, probation or parole violators, and those undergoing short-term protective custody review.

Over the past fiscal years, various Capital Budget improvement projects have been ongoing at NHSP-M to address necessary repairs and updates due to the facility's age. These projects encompass the repair and replacement of elevators, updates to bathroom facilities in two general population units, replacement of the facility-wide "man down / body alarm" system, upgrades to internal video surveillance systems, and repair and replacement of several security doors. Furthermore, the design and specification process has commenced for a new central kitchen.

NHSP-M operates as a medium (C3) to maximum (C5) security level facility. With its original structure built in 1878 and significant renovations carried out in the 1980s, the facility stands as a cornerstone of New Hampshire's corrections infrastructure, catering to the diverse needs of its inmate population while prioritizing safety and security.

Inmate Locator

NHSPM maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Visitation Schedules - NH State Prison for Men

Visiting an individual - Current Visiting Information

  • Visiting is a privilege. Residents are authorized two visits weekly. Visits from attorneys, clergy, or other "official" visitors are not counted against this quota. All visitors must be approved by New Hampshire Department of Corrections staff. Residents will be authorized an unlimited number of family members on their visiting lists. All visitors will undergo a criminal background check prior to approval. Individuals in our custody must request that a prospective visitor be placed on his/her list. All visitors must fill out a visitor's application and send it directly to the resident they wish to visit.
  • Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult family member or other legal guardian on the resident's visiting list.
  • Individuals must provide the visitor's full name, address, phone number, date of birth, and identifying number (driver's license, military ID, non-driver ID). They must certify that no court or parole board has ordered the individuals to refrain from contact with the prospective visitor. This process can take approximately 4 weeks.
  • The application for an adult individual visitor is attachment #3 of the above visiting rule. For children, you will need to fill out attachment #5 of the same rule. For DCYF child escorts, please fill out attachment #8 of PPD 1010.
  • The Department enforces a dress code for visitors.

*Individuals in the Reception & Diagnostic (R&D) Unit get one visit per week after they are medically cleared and until such time as they receive a permanent housing assignment.

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