Strafford County House of Corrections

To search for an inmate in the Strafford County House of Corrections, 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 603-742-3310 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Strafford County or any other county in New Hampshire.

Strafford County House of Corrections Inmate Search

The Strafford County House of Corrections maintains an average of 392 offenders in custody on any given day. The Strafford County House of Corrections 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 Strafford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,840 offenders.

The following charts of Strafford 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 Strafford County Corrections Department, the state of New Hampshire Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Strafford 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 Strafford 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 do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Strafford County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Strafford County House of Corrections in Dover for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Strafford County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 603-742-3310 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

• A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 603-742-3310.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Strafford County.
• Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Strafford County New Hampshire, check out the Strafford County House of Corrections Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Strafford County House of Corrections? What is the Schedule?

Strafford County House of Corrections Inmate Visitation Schedule

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Strafford County House of Corrections has three types of visits:

• Contact Visits - Reserved for Inmate Workers and Work Release Inmates.
  - These visits are face-to-face and allow physical contact.
  - Contact visits will be permitted on Saturdays and Sundays only.
  - Visiting schedules will be posted for the Unit Officers and inmates to reference.
  - Inmate Workers must be approved for a contact visit by the classifications department.
  - The Unit Officer will post a Visit Sign-up Form in each unit so inmates may sign-up for visiting times.
  - It will be the inmate’s responsibility to inform his/her visitors of their scheduled visiting time.
  - Visitors will check-in at the reception desk as non-contact visitors do.
• Non-Contact Visits - These are face-to-face visits through video or plexiglass partition. No contact is permitted.
  - There will be a visit schedule posted in each unit for Unit Officers and inmates to reference.
  - Unit Officers will post a Visit Sign-up Form so inmates may sign-up for visiting times; officer discretion will be used.
  - A copy of the Visit Sign-up Form will be forwarded to the officer in the Reception Area on the day the visits are to occur.
  - It will be the inmate’s responsibility to inform his/her visitors of the scheduled visiting time.
• Video Visits - You can visit remotely with the inmate using your own device. Inmates will use their tablets.
  - Video Visits are also seven days a week and to do this, you will need to sign up with gettingout.com / GTL
  

NOTE:  For both Contact and Non-Contact visits Inmates are responsible for signing up for visiting times; it is the inmate’s responsibility to notify you of the visiting time. If you would like to check to see if the visit is scheduled, you may call the jail at (603) 742-3310 after 8:00AM the day of the visit to check; you may also check to make sure you are on the visiting list at that time.  

Basic Rules and Policies to know:

• Visits are held at the Strafford County Department of Corrections seven (7) days a week to permit inmates to maintain ties with family and friends.
• Professionals (Attorneys) may visit at any reasonable time.
• Inmates are required to schedule their own visiting times from the available visiting times assigned to the unit.
• Inmates are responsible for notifying family and friends of their scheduled visiting times.
• Due to space limitations, visits are restricted to two adults and two children small enough to sit on the laps of the adults. Any child too big to sit on the lap of the adult will be considered an adult.
• Each inmate is allowed two one-hour visits per week with no more then one one-hour visit per day.
• Visitors under eighteen years of age will be permitted to visit with inmates if supervised by their parent or legal guardian.
• Visitors will be required to show proof of their identity and/or submit to a record check. (warrant and criminal background check)

Strafford County House of Corrections uses Viapath / GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1.  Using the Viapath/GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Strafford County House of Corrections
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Strafford County House of Corrections.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Strafford County House of Corrections?

To visit an inmate in Strafford County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Strafford County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Viapath / GettingOut. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Strafford County House of Corrections:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the Viapath / GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Strafford County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Strafford County House of Corrections's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Strafford County here.
2.  The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Strafford County House of Corrections, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Strafford County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Strafford County House of Corrections Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Strafford County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Strafford County House of Corrections Phone: 603-742-3310

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Strafford County House of Corrections’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-742-3310 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Strafford County House of Corrections?

Strafford County House of Corrections uses Viapath/ GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1.  Using the Viapath/GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with Viapath/GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Strafford County House of Corrections
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Strafford County House of Corrections.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The Viapath/GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Strafford County House of Corrections’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-742-3310 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Strafford County House of Corrections?

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Strafford County House of Corrections’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-742-3310 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Strafford County House of Corrections?

How Do Inmates in Strafford County House of Corrections Make or Receive Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Strafford County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

1.  Start by confirming that Strafford County House of Corrections has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Strafford County House of Corrections, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Services vary by jail. GettingOut shows what this facility offers.

Phone & Voicemail Fees
Call rates, deposit fees and voicemail prices depend on the jail's contract. Check them on GettingOut or by calling 866-516-0115 before you add money.

Note: Rates are subject to change.

Types of Phone Calls

Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you add money to a GettingOut account so the inmate can call your number. Ask GettingOut which other account types are offered at this jail.

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Strafford County House of Corrections GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.

* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Strafford County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Strafford County House of Corrections’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-742-3310 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Strafford County House of Corrections, and what can I send them?

Strafford County House of Corrections Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Strafford County House of Corrections allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address. INMATE MAIL IS NOT ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE JAIL. Use the email.

Envelopes
The Strafford County House of Corrections also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink. INMATE MAIL IS NOT ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE JAIL. Use the email.

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
(NO MAIL ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL! - Use email)
Strafford County HOC
266 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
(NO MAIL ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL!)
Strafford County HOC
266 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. NEWSPAPERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE JAIL.

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. MAGAZINES ARE NOT ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE JAIL.

Books
The Strafford County House of Corrections allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Strafford County House of Corrections standards will be disposed of. BOOKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE JAIL.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name
(NO MAIL ACCEPTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL!)
Strafford County HOC
266 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Strafford County House of Corrections’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-742-3310 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Strafford County House of Corrections, and what can I purchase?

Strafford County House of Corrections 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 New Hampshire.
3. Select Strafford County House of Corrections.
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 Strafford County House of Corrections 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 Strafford County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Strafford County House of Corrections follow these steps:

• Select New Hampshire, then select Strafford County House of Corrections, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Strafford 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 Strafford County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Strafford County House of Corrections check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Strafford County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Strafford County House of Corrections’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-742-3310 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Strafford County House of Corrections using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Strafford County House of Corrections contracts with Viapath/GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Strafford County House of Corrections,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
1.  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
1.  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Strafford County House of Corrections Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Strafford County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Strafford County House of Corrections must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Strafford County House of Corrections has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with Viapath/GTL/GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Strafford County House of Corrections,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
• You can also send your Strafford County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Strafford County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Strafford County House of Corrections’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-742-3310 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Strafford County House of Corrections have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Strafford County House of Corrections allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Strafford County House of Corrections, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Strafford County House of Corrections.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Strafford County House of Corrections Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Strafford County House of Corrections

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Strafford County House of Corrections inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Strafford County House of Corrections’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-742-3310 for further assistance.

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