Framingham Booking Releases Database
Framingham booking releases involve both county and state systems. The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office handles county-level bookings at the jail in Billerica. But Framingham is also home to two state correctional facilities: MCI-Framingham and the South Middlesex Correctional Center. That makes this city unique in Massachusetts when it comes to booking release records. This page covers how to search for Framingham booking releases at every level, which facilities to contact, and what the records show.
Framingham Booking Releases Overview
Middlesex County and Framingham Bookings
Framingham is in Middlesex County. For county-level booking releases, the Middlesex Sheriff's Office at 269 Treble Cove Road in Billerica handles all records. The phone is (978) 667-1711, answered 24 hours a day. When someone is arrested in Framingham on charges that carry a sentence of up to 2.5 years, they go through the Middlesex County jail system. The sheriff's office uses the Inmate Case Management System to track every booking and release.
But Framingham is different from other Middlesex County cities. Two state correctional facilities sit within city limits. MCI-Framingham at 99 Loring Drive is the state's primary facility for female inmates. Call (508) 532-5100. The South Middlesex Correctional Center at 135 Western Avenue is a minimum security and pre-release facility. Both are run by the Massachusetts Department of Correction, not the county sheriff. Their booking releases go through the state DOC system.
This means that depending on the situation, a Framingham booking release could be at the county level or the state level. County records go through the Middlesex Sheriff. State records go through the DOC Records Access Officer.
Framingham Area Correctional Facilities
The Middlesex Sheriff's Office manages the county jail in Billerica that serves Framingham. That is where county-level booking releases come from. The facility holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates with terms up to 2.5 years. During the last audit, 7,385 inmates passed through the Middlesex County jail.
The sheriff's site has general facility info but no online inmate search. For county-level Framingham booking releases, you need to call or visit.
MCI-Framingham is the state's main facility for female inmates. It sits at 99 Loring Drive and has a capacity of about 572. Women sentenced to state time in Massachusetts start here for booking and classification. The Massachusetts DOC manages this facility. Its booking releases are in the state system, not the county system. Contact the DOC at (508) 422-3300 for general info or reach the Records Access Officer at doc.rao@state.ma.us for records.
The South Middlesex Correctional Center at 135 Western Avenue is a minimum security and pre-release facility. Inmates nearing the end of their sentence may serve time here before going back to the community. Booking releases for people at this facility are also state DOC records.
Note: MCI-Framingham is the only state women's prison in Massachusetts, so female booking releases from across the state may list Framingham as the facility.
How to Search Framingham Booking Releases
Searching for Framingham booking releases requires you to know whether the person is at the county or state level. The approach is different for each.
For county inmates, call (978) 667-1711 at any hour. The Middlesex County jail runs 24/7. Give staff the person's full name and date of birth. They can check if that person is currently in custody. There is no online search for Middlesex County. You can also visit the jail at 269 Treble Cove Road in Billerica during inquiry hours, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. Bring a valid ID. The Middlesex County Clerk of Court at (617) 494-4000 can pull up case records tied to an arrest as well.
For state inmates at MCI-Framingham or the South Middlesex Correctional Center, the DOC inmate search page explains the process. You can also use VINE to look up state DOC inmates. VINE covers all 16 state prisons. Search by name, offender ID, or case number. Sign up for alerts if you want to know when someone's status changes. VINE does not cover Middlesex County jail inmates.
Under MGL c. 66, § 10, you have the right to access public records. Both the county sheriff and the state DOC must respond to written requests within 10 business days. For written requests to the DOC, email doc.rao@state.ma.us or mail to 50 Maple Street, Milford, MA 01757.
Framingham Booking Release Contents
Booking release records from Framingham hold standard data whether they come from the county or state system. Full legal name, date of birth, aliases, and physical description are logged at intake. Photos and fingerprints are taken. The record shows the booking date and time, charges, and arresting agency. For local arrests, the Framingham Police Department is usually listed. For state transfers, the originating court or facility is noted.
Bond and bail info appears in county records. State prison records work a bit differently since those inmates have already been sentenced. The state system tracks admission type, sentence length, facility assignment, and security classification. MGL c. 276, § 58A covers pretrial detention without bail for dangerous defendants. MGL c. 127, § 129 governs parole eligibility. MGL c. 127, § 119 lets inmates earn good conduct credits that change their release date.
Private data stays out of public view. Medical and mental health files are not shared. Under MGL c. 4, § 7(26), agencies can withhold records that would invade privacy or create risk. The DOC public policies page includes Policy DOC 401 on booking and admissions procedures.
Requesting Framingham Booking Records
For county-level Framingham booking releases, send a written request to the Middlesex Sheriff's Office at 269 Treble Cove Road, Billerica, MA 01862. For state prison records from MCI-Framingham or South Middlesex, contact the DOC Records Access Officer at doc.rao@state.ma.us or (508) 422-3436. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and dates in custody. Cite the Massachusetts Public Records Law.
Under 950 CMR 32, the first two hours of search time are free at both county and state levels. Copies run $0.05 to $0.10 per page. The DOC also publishes quarterly reports on admissions and releases at mass.gov. These reports go back to 2017 and track trends in state prison populations.
Massachusetts allows sealing of old records. Under MGL c. 276, § 100A, misdemeanors seal after 3 years, felonies after 7. Dismissed cases seal automatically per MGL c. 276, § 100C. The CORI law page covers what records are available and what stays restricted under MGL c. 6, §§ 167-178B.
Note: Framingham has both county and state facilities, so confirm which system holds the booking release before filing your request.
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