Nantucket County Jail

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Nantucket County Jail

The Nantucket County Jail is CLOSED.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Barnstable County Correctional Facility for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Massachusetts State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Barnstable County Correctional Facility at 508-563-4306 to get it.

Phone: 508-563-4306

Physical Address:
Nantucket County Jail
Nantucket, MA

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Barnstable
PO BOX 25555
Tampa, FL 33622

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Barnstable County Correctional Facility
6000 Sheriff's Place
Bourne, MA 02532

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How Do You Find Someone in the Nantucket County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Nantucket County 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 508-563-4306 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an inmate's Criminal Court Case information and the Nantucket County Court Docket.

Nantucket County Jail Inmate Search

The Nantucket County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Nantucket County 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 Nantucket County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,761 offenders.

The following charts of Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket County Jail

The Nantucket County Jail is CLOSED.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Barnstable County Correctional Facility for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Massachusetts State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Barnstable County Correctional Facility at 508-563-4306 to get it.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Nantucket County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Nantucket County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Nantucket County Jail:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 508-563-4306.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Nantucket County

Once someone is booked at Nantucket County Jail in after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 508-563-4306 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 508-563-4306 with questions.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Nantucket County can help cover bail.
  • Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, see the Nantucket County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Other Jails in Nantucket County

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

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Other Jails Nearby

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