Vermont Department of Corrections
Vermont Department of Corrections
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.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 802-241-2442, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
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 Vermont Department of Corrections at 802-241-2442 to get it.
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802-241-2442Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Vermont Department 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 802-241-2442 for the information you are looking for.
Vermont Department of Corrections Inmate Search
The Vermont Department of Corrections maintains an average of 450 offenders that are awaiting trial from the state counties who are in custody on any given day. They typically make up about one-third of all of the inmates in the Vermont Department of Corrections. The Vermont Department 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 Chittenden County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,240 offenders.
The following charts of Chittenden 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 Chittenden County Corrections Department, the state of Vermont Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Chittenden 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 Chittenden 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, and a database of most wanted criminals for Chittenden County, neighboring counties and the state of Vermont.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessVermont'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 their local 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 Street
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
In Vermont, the Vermont Department of Corrections is the office responsible for the housing and care of all arrested offenders, whether felony or misdemeanor, and those serving sentences, throughout all of Chittenden County and the other areas of the state. They operate several regional facilities that serve different counties and cities, providing a combined regional secure facility with full services. To determine where an offender or inmate is being held there is an online lookup.
While in one of these locations there is medical and mental health care provided, along with healthy meals, educational programming, rehabilitation treatments, and other services to prepare inmates for their release from incarceration. Among the programs are clinical services, GED, restorative justice, transitional housing, and both probation and parole services.
Inmates are provided with opportunities to make phone calls daily to their friends or family, are able to send and receive mail through the US Postal Service and are able to have visits.
The addresses, hours, and visitation will vary depending upon the facility.
- VT Dept. of Corrections: 802-241-2442
- Chittenden Sheriff: 802-863-4341
How is booking conducted at Vermont Department of Corrections?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Vermont Department of Corrections for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Vermont Department of Corrections:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 802-241-2442.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Chittenden County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Vermont Department of Corrections in Waterbury, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 802-241-2442 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 802-241-2442 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Chittenden County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Chittenden County, Vermont, visit the Vermont Department of Corrections Bail Information Page.
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Vermont Department of Corrections ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
NOB 2 South
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-2000
802-241-2442
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 802-241-2442 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 802-241-2442 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 Vermont Department of Corrections’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-241-2442 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vermont Department of Corrections’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-241-2442 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vermont Department of Corrections’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-241-2442 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vermont Department of Corrections’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-241-2442 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vermont Department of Corrections’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-241-2442 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vermont Department of Corrections’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-241-2442 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vermont Department of Corrections’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-241-2442 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vermont Department of Corrections’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 802-241-2442 for further assistance.
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Chittenden County County Jails
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The Vermont Department of Corrections serves the following cities and towns of Chittenden County: Bolton, Burlington, Charlotte, Colchester, Essex, Essex Junction, Hinesburg, Huntington, Jericho, Milton, Richmond, Shelburne, South Burlington, St. George, Underhill, Westford, Williston and Winooski.