Ash Street Jail

To search for an inmate in the Ash Street Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 508-996-6704 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an inmate's Criminal Court Case information and the Bristol County Court Docket.

Ash Street Jail Inmate Search

The Ash Street Jail maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ash Street Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Bristol County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 28,120 offenders.

The following charts of Bristol County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Bristol County Corrections Department, the state of Massachusetts Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Bristol County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Bristol County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How to pay bail in Bristol County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Ash Street Jail in New Bedford, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 508-996-6704 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

• Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 508-996-6704).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Bristol County can assist with the process.
• An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.

For more details on the bail process in Bristol County, Massachusetts, visit the Ash Street Jail Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ash Street Jail? What is the Schedule?

Ash Street Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule & Policies

226 Ash Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-996-6704

• In order to vist an inmate you need to fill out and submit an Adult Request to Visit Form. A new one has to be submitted before each visit.
• Children need to have a separate Minor Request to Visit form filled out for them. A new one has to be submitted before each visit.
  - Minor visitors (17 and younger) must be accompanied with an approved adult.
  - Up to two (2) minors may visit with an inmate at the same time.
  - A Minor Visit Consent Form must be approved before the visit.
  - Visitors with infants may bring a receiving towel, pacifier and a plastic formula bottle during the visit, but not a diaper bag.
  - Minor visits are subject to search.
  - Approved adults shall be responsible for the behavior of minor visitors
• Inmates shall have the opportunity for two (2) visits per week, sixty (60) minutes long.
• You will need a valid government issued photo ID.
• Dress appropriately - Nothing seductive, revealing or unprofessional - Dress as if you are visiting someone's grandmother for the first time... otherwise you will be refused to allow to stay for a visit.
• ATTORNEYS CAN VISIT ANY DAY, ANY TIME.

ASH STREET VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ash Street Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-996-6704 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ash Street Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ash Street Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-996-6704 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ash Street Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Ash Street Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Ash Street Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Bristol County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Ash Street Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Massachusetts, then select Ash Street Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Ash Street Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ash Street Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-996-6704 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ash Street Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Ash Street Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Bristol County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Ash Street Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Bristol County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ash Street Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-996-6704 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ash Street Jail, and what can I send them?

Ash Street Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Ash Street Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Ash Street Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#, & Unit-Cell#
Bristol County Jail
226 Ash Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#, & Unit-Cell#
Bristol County Jail
226 Ash Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Ash Street Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ash Street Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Ash Street Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#, & Unit-Cell#
Bristol County Jail
226 Ash Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Ash Street Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Ash Street Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Ash Street Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#, & Unit-Cell#
Bristol County Jail
226 Ash Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ash Street Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-996-6704 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ash Street Jail, and what can I purchase?

Ash Street Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Massachusetts.
3. Select Ash Street Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Ash Street Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Bristol County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Ash Street Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Massachusetts, then select Ash Street Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Ash Street Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ash Street Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-996-6704 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ash Street Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Ash Street Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

• Send a text Message - 1 stamp
• Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
• Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
• Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
• Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
• Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

• Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
• Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
• When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account

Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Ash Street Jail

To send a text or email message to a Bristol County inmate, do the following:

Ash Street Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Bristol County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Bristol County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Bristol County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Ash Street Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ash Street Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-996-6704 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Ash Street Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Ash Street Jail now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Ash Street Jail.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Ash Street Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Bristol County follow these instructions:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your Bristol County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

For all Bristol County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ash Street Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-996-6704 for further assistance.

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