Bristol County Women’s Center

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Bristol County

Bristol County Women’s Center

To find out if someone is being held at the 106-bed Bristol County Women’s Center, call 508-995-6400 at any hour or search the roster with the inmate search tool.

The facility receives everyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges for booking and processing. Inmates may then be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the disposition of their trial.

Those sentenced to less than one year serve their sentence at this jail. Those sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Massachusetts State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Read on for the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail guidelines, inmate phone service, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary ordering.

We recommend saving the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, which is needed for mail and other contact. If it isn’t listed online, call Bristol County Women’s Center at 508-995-6400.

Phone: 508-995-6400

Physical Address:
400 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#, & Unit-Cell#
Bristol County Jail and House of Correction
400 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#, & Unit-Cell#
Bristol County Jail and House of Correction
400 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Bristol County Women’s Center?

To search for an inmate in the Bristol County Women’s Center, 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 508-995-6400 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.

Bristol County Women’s Center Inmate Search

The Bristol County Women’s Center maintains an average of 106 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bristol County Women’s Center 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.

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About the Bristol County Women’s Center

Bristol County has three different detention centers which offer a mix of security levels and services to meet the needs of all inmates. This, the Bristol County Women’s Center houses up to 106 women who are assigned to the location.

It provides Residential Substance Abuse Treatment and houses them separately from the general population in the Dartmouth Complex.

A teacher attends during the week for pre-GED and GED classes to help residents finish their high school education, and other programs are in place to support domestic violence victims, counseling, and re-entry planning and preparation.

Culinary Arts is provided as one of the vocational training options, and there are also classes for parenting, life skills, anger management, and others. With many programs available at Bristol County Women’s Center the residents are better prepared for employment, education, and other opportunities after they finish their sentence.

It is also important for them to remain in contact with their friends and family, which they are able to do though mail,

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#, & Unit-Cell#
Bristol County Jail and House of Correction
400 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

... provided it is sent through the post office, with a full return address, and is free of contraband, phone calls and visits.

Visiting hours are on Saturdays and Sunday, 8am-9am for pre-release residents, and others being arranged by housing assignment and varying from 9am to 3:45pm both days.  

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Bristol County Women’s Center?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Bristol County Women’s Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Bristol County Women’s Center include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Bristol County Women’s Center at 508-995-6400.

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Directions / Map to the Bristol County Women’s Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Steps to pay bail in Bristol County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Bristol County Women’s Center in North Dartmouth for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 508-995-6400.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 508-995-6400).
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Bristol County are available for assistance.
  • Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in Bristol County, Massachusetts, visit the Bristol County Women’s Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bristol County Women’s Center? What is the Schedule?

Bristol County Women’s Center Inmate Visitation Schedule & Policies

400 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
DWC Visiting Room
508-995-6400

  • 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.
  • No visits Monday thru Friday for Women.
  • 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.

WOMEN'S VISITATION SCHEDULE

INMATE
HOUSING
DAY TIME
Pre-Release SAT 8:00-9:00AM
D WING (32) SAT 9:00-10:45AM
C WING (24) SAT 11:00-12:45PM
A WING (22) SAT 1:00-2:45PM
B WING (32) SAT 2:45-4:30PM
Pre-Release SUN 8:00-9:00AM
C WING (24) SUN 9:00-10:45AM
D WING (32) SUN 11:00-12:45PM
B WING (32) SUN 1:00-2:45PM
A WING (22) SUN 2:45-4:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol County Women’s Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-995-6400 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bristol County Women’s Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol County Women’s Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-995-6400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bristol County Women’s Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Bristol County Women’s Center, 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 Bristol County Women’s Center 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 Bristol County Women’s Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Massachusetts, then select Bristol County Women’s Center, 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 Bristol County Women’s Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol County Women’s Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-995-6400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bristol County Women’s Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Bristol County Women’s Center

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 Bristol County Women’s Center, 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 Bristol County Women’s Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-995-6400 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bristol County Women’s Center, and what can I send them?

Bristol County Women’s Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Bristol County Women’s Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Bristol County Women’s Center 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 and House of Correction
400 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#, & Unit-Cell#
Bristol County Jail and House of Correction
400 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747



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 Bristol County Women’s Center 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 Bristol County Women’s Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Bristol County Women’s Center 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 and House of Correction
400 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

Bristol County Women’s Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Bristol County Women’s Center 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 Bristol County Women’s Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#, & Unit-Cell#
Bristol County Jail and House of Correction
400 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747


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 Bristol County Women’s Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-995-6400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bristol County Women’s Center, and what can I purchase?

Bristol County Women’s Center 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 Bristol County Women’s Center.
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 Bristol County Women’s Center 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 a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Bristol County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Bristol County Women’s Center follow these steps:

  • Select Massachusetts, then select Bristol County Women’s Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Bristol County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Bristol County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Bristol County Women’s Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bristol County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol County Women’s Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-995-6400 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bristol County Women’s Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Bristol County Women’s Center 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 Bristol County Women’s Center

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

Bristol County Women’s Center 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 Bristol County Women’s Center, 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 Bristol County Women’s Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-995-6400 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bristol County Women’s Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Bristol County Women’s Center 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 Bristol County Women’s Center.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Bristol County Women’s Center

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:

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 Bristol County Women’s Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 508-995-6400 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Bristol County

What are the other City and County Jails in Bristol County?

Bristol County County Jails
Bristol County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bristol County?

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Bristol County

This facility, known as "Bristol County Women’s Center" is also known as Bristol County Women’s Center , Bristol County Women’s Center , Massachusetts, Bristol.