Looking for inmate information? The 248-bed Hampshire County House of Correction is available 24 hours a day at 413-584-5911.
People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in the county are taken here for booking and processing. Those held stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain until the disposition of their trial.
The facility’s roster is available through the inmate search tool.
Inmates with sentences of less than one year serve them here. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to the Massachusetts State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes information on the visitation schedule, putting money on an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
It’s smart to save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and messages. If it’s not online, call Hampshire County House of Correction at 413-584-5911.
Phone: 413-584-5911
Physical Address:
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Hampshire County House of Correction
PO Box 7000
Northampton, MA 01061
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Hampshire County House of Correction
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction, 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 413-584-5911 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an inmate's Criminal Court Case information and the Hampshire County Court Docket.
Hampshire County House of Correction Inmate Search
The Hampshire County House of Correction maintains an average of 248 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hampshire County House of Correction 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 Hampshire County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,960 offenders.
The following charts of Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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 Hampshire 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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The Hampshire County Jail & House of Correction in Massachusetts has a capacity of 248 beds. The handsome light brown, rock building was first constructed in 1985 to hold 148 inmates, and in 2018, the county added modular buildings to house 100 more inmates.
Currently, the Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction consists of five buildings:
The address is 205 Rocky Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060. The mailing address is P.O. Box 7000, Northampton, MA 01061-7000. The phone number for the facility is 413-584-5911 and can be called 24 hours a day to find out information about an inmate. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case and the Hampshire County Court docket.
Unlike most jails that are overseen by the Sheriff's Department, this facility is overssen by the Massachusetts Department of Correction, the same group that oversees the state prison system, including 15 institutions across the state.
The Hampshire County House of Correction has a generous visitation policy, allowing two one-hour personal visits each week. They do not offer video visitation at this time. The schedule for visitation can be found in the section below and on our Visitation Page. The facility also allows inmates to have a lot of personal clothing, shoes, jewelry and other comforts at the jail. A complete list can be linked to from our Inmate Money page.
History of the Hampshire County Jail
The first jail in Hampshire County was built in 1701 and was a terrible place. There were two cells, with ceilings were just four feet high and were filthy, as the 'privy' was in the same area, stinking up the whole structure. In early times, when justice was swift, thirteen people were executed in Hampshire County between 1676 and 1901. Five were immigrants. Three were black. Three were Native American. Three were women. At least two were insane. Two were clearly innocent. There were eight others whose guilt was questionable. All were poor. Eleven had no jobs. This, according to historian and former Northampton District Court judge Michael Ryan.
A former jail on Union Street in Northampton, now condominiums, was built in 1851 and was used for almost 100 years. The current Hampshire County House of Correction was completed in 1985 on Rocky Hill Road.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Hampshire County House of Correction 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 Hampshire County House of Correction include:
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Hampshire County House of Correction at 413-584-5911.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Hampshire County House of Correction in Northampton 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 413-584-5911.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, visit the Hampshire County House of Correction Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction? What is the Schedule?
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061
413-584-5911
Persons with prior felony convictions or pending charges who wish to visit an inmate must:
- Receive special permission from the assistant superintendent.
- Receive permission prior to the visitor coming to the facility.
Persons with pending charges will not be allowed to visit until those charges have been resolved.
Inmates can have two one-hour visits each week, one during the week and one on weekends. Three adults can visit at one time.
| INMATES | DAY | TIMES |
| General Housing & Modular Unit Sentenced |
MON | 6:30-8:30PM |
| General Housing & Modular Unit Sentenced |
TUE | 1:15-4:00PM |
| General Housing & Modular Unit Sentenced |
SAT inmates with last initial A to L |
1:15-4:00PM |
| General Housing & Modular Unit Sentenced |
SUN inmates with last initial M to Z |
1:15-4:00PM |
| Pre-trial Unsentenced |
MON | 1:15-4:00PM |
| Pre-trial Unsentenced |
FRI | 1:15-4:00PM |
| Pre-trial Unsentenced |
SAT | 6:30-8:30PM |
| Minimum Security |
TUE | 6:30-8:30PM |
| Minimum Security |
FRI | 6:30-8:30PM |
| Minimum Security |
SUN | 6:30-8:30PM |
* There will be no visits when a holiday falls on either Wednesday or Thursday.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Hampshire County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Hampshire County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Hampshire County House of Correction's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Hampshire County House of Correction 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:
Hampshire County House of Correction
PO Box 7000
Northampton, MA 01061
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Hampshire County House of Correction
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Hampshire County House of Correction's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hampshire County House of Correction standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Hampshire County House of Correction
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061
Postcards
Check the Hampshire County House of Correction's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Hampshire County House of Correction also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Hampshire County House of Correction
PO Box 7000
Northampton, MA 01061
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Hampshire County House of Correction
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Hampshire County House of Correction's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hampshire County House of Correction standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Hampshire County House of Correction
205 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01061
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hampshire County House of Correction, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hampshire County House of Correction’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 413-584-5911 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Hampshire County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hampshire County?
This facility, known as "Hampshire County House of Correction" is also known as Hampshire Co. Jail & House of Correction, Hampshire County Jail & House of Correction , Hampshire County Jail & House of Correction , Massachusetts, Hampshire.
