Essex Sheriff's Department

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/eccf

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Essex County Sheriff's Department's top priority is to protect residents in the region from criminal offenders.
This is accomplished by:
-Housing inmates in a secure and fair manner.
-Providing rehabilitation and academic training to offenders while they are incarcerated, so they will not repeat their mistakes once they are released.
-Practicing correctional polices that comply with all local, state and federal laws.
-Using innovative correctional approaches that are in accord with the Essex County Sheriff's Department's top mission.
-Informing and educating the public about the department through the media, tours of the facility and public appearances by the sheriff, administrators, K-9 Unit, and uniformed personnel.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 37 S. 1-25

Sheriffs

MGL C. 126 S. 1-39

Jails, Houses of Correction and Reformation and Industrial Farms

Regulations

103 CMR 900

County Correctional Facilities