Because of its low crime rate Vermont does not have any need for individual county jails or city jails. All of the people arrested in Vermont are held in one of the state's six facilities.
When someone gets arrested, they are booked in to their local sheriff's office and then transported to one of the six regional correctional facilities in Vermont.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see Vermont's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here 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 one of the six Vermont DOC facilities 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 Chittenden County Sheriff at 802-863-4341 to get it.
Phone: 802-863-4341
Physical Address:
70 Ethan Allen Drive
Burlington, VT 05403
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Chittenden County Sheriff, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Vermont Prison Inmate Roster, also known as Jail Tracker, or call the Chittenden County Sheriff at 802-863-4341 for the information you are looking for.
The Chittenden County Sheriff maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chittenden County Sheriff 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 Vermont law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,240 offenders.
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Vermont's population and crime is about the lowest in the nation.
Because of its low crime rate they do not have any need for individual county jails or city jails. All of the people arrested in Vermont are held in one of the state's six facilities.
When someone gets arrested, they are booked in to the Chittenden County Sheriff's Office and then transported to one of the six regional correctional facilities in Vermont.
Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) - South Burlington
7 Farrell Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: (802) 863-7356
Fax: (802) 863-7473
Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF) - Rutland
167 State Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: (802) 786-5830
Fax: (802) 786-5843
Northeast Correctional Complex (NERCF & CCWC) - St. Johnsbury
1266-1270 US Route 5
St.Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 748-8151
Fax:NERCF(802) 748-6604
Fax:CCWC(802) 751-1481
Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) - Newport
2559 Glen Road
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-3364
Fax: (802) 334-3367
Northwest State Correctional Facility (NWSCF) - Swanton
3649 Lower Newton Road
St. Albans, VT 05488
Phone: (802) 524-6771
Fax: (802) 527-7534
Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) - Springfield
700 Charlestown Road
Springfield, VT 05156
Phone: (802) 909-2601
Fax: (802) 909-2520
The fourteen Vermont Sheriff's Offices are:
Addison County Sheriff
35 Court Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
802-388-2981
Bennington County Sheriff
811 US Rte 7 South
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4207
Bennington, VT 05201
802-442-4900
Caledonia County Sheriff
970 Memorial Drive
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
802-748-6666
Chittenden County Sheriff
70 Ethan Allen Drive
So. Burlington, VT 05403
802-863-4341
Essex County Sheriff
91 Courthouse Drive
Guildhall, VT 05905
802-676-3500
Franklin County Sheriff
387 Lake Road
P.O. Box 367
St. Albans, VT 05478-0367
802-524-2121
Grand Isle County Sheriff
10 Island Circle
Grand Isle, VT 05458
North Hero, VT 05474
802-372-4482
Lamoille County Sheriff
162 Commonwealth Ave.
P.O. Box 96
Hyde Park, VT 05655-0096
802-888-3502
Orange County Sheriff
11 VT RT 113
Chelsea, VT 05038
802-685-4875
Orleans County Sheriff
5578 US Route 5
P.O. Box 355
Derby, VT 05855
802-334-3333
Rutland County Sheriff
88 Grove Street
Rutland, VT 05701
802-775-8002
Washington County Sheriff
10 Elm Street
P.O. Box 678
Montpelier, VT 05601-0678
802-223-3001
Windham County Sheriff
185 Old Ferry Rd
P.O. Box 266
Newfane, VT 05345-0266
802-365-4949
Windsor County Sheriff
62 Pleasant Street
P.O. Box 478
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-5211
Because of its low crime rate Vermont does not have any need for individual county jails or city jails. All of the people arrested in Vermont are held in one of the state's six facilities.
When someone gets arrested, they are booked in to their local sheriff's office and then transported to one of the six regional correctional facilities in Vermont.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see Vermont's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here 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 one of the six Vermont DOC facilities 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 Chittenden County Sheriff at 802-863-4341 to get it.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Chittenden County Sheriff Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Chittenden County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Chittenden County and other Vermont and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Chittenden County Sheriff will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Chittenden County recognizes most types of bonds.
In Vermont, bail is not imposed at the initial appearance for misdemeanor offenses unless the defendant is deemed a flight risk. In the case of a flight risk, a $200 bail is set. For felonies and infrequent misdemeanor bail amounts, the defendant can pay the full amount to the court or use a commercial bond agency that is approved by the State of Vermont.
Chittenden County offers several types of bail including own recognizance, conditional release, and cash bail. State law requires the release on own recognizance unless the court has reason to believe the defendant will not appear for all hearings.
A judge or court clerk determines bail until the time of arraignment. State law requires the release on own recognizance unless the court has reason to believe the defendant will not appear for all hearings.
Bail is set during the first court appearance, also known as an arraignment hearing. This hearing will be set on the first available court date after arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chittenden County Sheriff? What is the Schedule?
70 Ethan Allen Drive
Burlington, VT 05403
802-863-4341
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 802-863-4341 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chittenden County Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-863-4341 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Chittenden County Sheriff?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chittenden County Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-863-4341 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chittenden County Sheriff?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chittenden County Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-863-4341 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chittenden County Sheriff?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chittenden County Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-863-4341 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chittenden County Sheriff, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Chittenden County Sheriff 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.
Envelopes
The Chittenden County Sheriff 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:
70 Ethan Allen Drive
Burlington, VT 05403
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
70 Ethan Allen Drive
Burlington, VT 05403
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
The Chittenden County Sheriff 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 Chittenden County Sheriff standards will be disposed of.
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:
70 Ethan Allen Drive
Burlington, VT 05403
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chittenden County Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-863-4341 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chittenden County Sheriff, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chittenden County Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-863-4341 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chittenden County Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chittenden County Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-863-4341 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Chittenden County Sheriff have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chittenden County Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-863-4341 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Chittenden County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chittenden County?
