On this page you can find the Department of Correction's Coronavirus (COVID-19) related information.
COVID-19 General Information
The Massachusetts Department of Correction continues to take unprecedented steps to prevent COVID-19 introduction or transmission in our facilities. DOC leadership, staff, and our contracted medical provider, Wellpath, are focused on reducing, to the greatest degree possible, the potential impact of this virus on inmates, staff and others within our walls. The following information will help address many commonly-asked questions regarding the DOC’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and the steps we’re taking to help protect the health of employees and inmates. Please use the below links.
Key Actions for COVID-19 General Information
Press Releases
Please use the below links to view specific press releases pertaining to COVID-19.
Attorney Access to Medical Records
The Department of Correction (DOC) is taking the following measures during the pandemic to ensure that attorneys are able to timely obtain the medical records and sensitive medical information of their clients, who are inmates in DOC custody. These measures are for obtaining medical records of inmates housed in DOC facilities only; attorneys seeking to obtain the medical records of clients housed in jails and houses of correction must contact that facility or the respective Sheriff’s Office. Please use the below link to access a Guide for Attorneys Obtaining Medical Records of Inmate Clients.