Contact an inmate in Massachusetts

You can connect to Massachusetts inmates by US mail, email or by phone.

Department of Correction - Headquarters

Phone

DOC offices and divisions located in Milford only

Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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You can contact an inmate by writing letters and sending them through the postal service, via email through Corrlinks or inmates can call you by phone. You can also get information on how to visit an inmate in person, or find an inmate.

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If you want to send a letter to an inmate, your letter should include:

  • The inmate's full name in the address

  • The inmate's commitment number in the address

  • The complete address of the prison

If an inmate has been released or transferred, we will forward your mail if possible. Otherwise, we will send it back to you.

We open all incoming mail for inspection. Under certain conditions, outgoing mail from inmates may also be read.

Find prison addresses here.

Family and friends are able to send emails to inmates and inmates are able to respond using Secure Mail, a program offered by Corrlinks.  Sign-up today online to take advantage of this service.

Inmates are not able to initiate email contact to anyone, but are able to respond to individuals who have sent them emails first. 

Emails cost $0.25 each. Please be aware the cost of any emails rejected by DOC staff for objectionable matter will not be refunded, and inmates may be subject to sanctions pursuant to 103 CMR 430, Inmate Discipline.  

Inmates have access to phones in all prisons. They are responsible for keeping a list of phone numbers.

All calls have a flat rate per minute, depending on if the call is in-state or out of state.

You can set up an account or add money to an inmate's phone account by visiting Securus Technologies online or calling 1-800-844-6591.

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Address
DOC Headquarters
50 Maple Street, Milford, MA 01757
Phone

DOC offices and divisions located in Milford only

Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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