Find Hampshire County Booking Releases

Hampshire County booking releases come from the Hampshire County Sheriff's Office in Northampton, Massachusetts. The sheriff's office has an online inmate lookup tool and takes phone calls 24 hours a day. The jail and house of correction on Rocky Hill Road holds pre-trial detainees and inmates serving up to 2.5 years. Hampshire County also runs the Western Massachusetts Regional Women's Correctional Center in Chicopee. This page goes through every method for searching booking releases in Hampshire County, the fees involved, what the records show, and how to file a formal public records request.

Hampshire County Sheriff's Office

The Hampshire County Sheriff's Office is at 205 Rocky Hill Road in Northampton, MA 01060. The phone number is (413) 584-5911. That line is open 24 hours a day. The office manages the Hampshire County Jail and House of Correction at the same address. The facility includes five buildings: the main jail, a modular unit, property storage, a minimum security building, and a maintenance building. It holds people waiting for trial and medium security inmates serving sentences under MGL c. 126, § 16.

Hampshire County also runs the Western Massachusetts Regional Women's Correctional Center at 701 Center Street in Chicopee, MA 01013. That phone number is (413) 858-0914. Female inmates from Hampshire County and the broader western Massachusetts region may be housed here. Booking releases for women at this facility go through the same Hampshire County system.

The Hampshire County Sheriff's Office website is the starting point for online searches of booking releases.

This site has the inmate lookup tool, contact details, and links to visitor rules. It works on desktop and mobile. The jail section of the site is where you will find the search function for current inmates and their booking release data.

How to Search Hampshire County Booking Releases

The online inmate lookup is on the sheriff's website. Go to the "Inmates & Jail" section and click on "Inmate Search." Type in the person's last name. First name is recommended but not required. For common names, add the date of birth to narrow results. The system shows the inmate's name, ID number, custody status, facility, booking date, and release date. This is free and open to everyone.

Phone is a solid option any time of day. Call (413) 584-5911. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody at the Hampshire County facility. Give them the person's full name and date of birth. They can share basic booking release details. The line runs around the clock, so even a late-night check is possible.

In-person requests go to the Records Division at 205 Rocky Hill Road in Northampton. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Bring a valid government ID. Fill out a public records request form. Copies cost $0.05 per page. Processing takes up to 10 business days. Under MGL c. 66, § 10, Hampshire County must provide access to booking releases within that timeframe.

Written requests by mail go to: Records Access Officer, Hampshire County Sheriff's Office, 205 Rocky Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and any case numbers or dates you have. The response comes within 10 business days.

Hampshire County Booking Release Records

Hampshire County booking releases contain the same core data as other Massachusetts counties. The public portion includes the person's full legal name, aliases, date of birth, gender, and physical details. Booking date and time are listed along with the arresting agency. Charges show up with their statute codes. Bail or bond amounts, expected release date, facility name, and housing assignment complete the picture. All of this is open to the public.

The confidential side is off limits. Medical records, mental health files, security classification papers, and victim data stay out of public booking release requests. Social security numbers are redacted. Under MGL c. 6, §§ 167-178B, CORI controls which parts of a criminal record can be shared. Booking releases fall on the public side of that line, but internal jail assessments and health data do not.

Hampshire County's focus on rehabilitation adds extra layers to inmate files. The facility runs education programs, mental health services, and work programs. The Bridge to the Future House work release program lets qualifying inmates live outside the main facility while serving their sentence. But none of these program details appear in a standard booking release. They stay internal to the sheriff's office.

Public Records Requests in Hampshire County

Hampshire County charges $0.05 per page for copies of booking releases. That is on the low end for Massachusetts. The first two hours of search time are free under 950 CMR 32. If a request takes more than two hours, a prorated fee kicks in. You can ask for paper or electronic copies. Most people send requests by mail or show up in person. Phone requests are possible but less common for formal records.

The Hampshire County Sheriff's contact page has all the details you need to reach the right department.

This page lists the office address, phone numbers, and links to the inmate lookup tool. Use it to figure out which department handles your specific request. The Records Division is where formal booking release requests go.

Sealed records will not show up. Under MGL c. 276, § 100A, misdemeanor booking releases can be sealed 3 years after the case closes. Felonies take 7 years. Sex offenses require 15 years or longer. MGL c. 276, § 100C seals records automatically after a not guilty finding or dismissal. If you search for someone whose case was dismissed, their Hampshire County booking release may already be sealed and invisible in any public query.

Hampshire County Courts and State Records

The Hampshire County Superior Court is at 15 Gothic Street in Northampton. The phone number is (413) 584-5810. Court records from this building connect to booking releases from the sheriff's office. If you need case details like charges, plea outcomes, or sentencing, the court is where to look. The Massachusetts Trial Court website may also have electronic case access for Hampshire County matters.

For state-level booking releases, the Massachusetts Department of Correction handles inmates sentenced to more than 2.5 years. Someone who starts in Hampshire County jail may end up at a state prison after sentencing. Their booking release transfers with them. You can reach the DOC Records Access Officer at doc.rao@state.ma.us or (508) 422-3436. The DOC public records page walks through the process.

Hampshire County must follow 103 CMR 932, the baseline standard for all county correctional facilities in Massachusetts. This regulation covers record-keeping requirements, healthcare, and inmate rights. It ensures that booking releases in Hampshire County meet the same minimum standards as every other county jail in the state. Under MGL c. 127, the Parole Board handles release decisions for inmates who qualify for early release from state facilities. County inmates in Hampshire County may earn good conduct credits under the same chapter to reduce their time.

The CORI law page on mass.gov explains what counts as criminal record information in Massachusetts and how it connects to booking data from Hampshire County and every other jurisdiction in the state.

Cities in Hampshire County

Hampshire County covers a rural stretch of western Massachusetts. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All arrests in Hampshire County towns go through the jail and house of correction on Rocky Hill Road in Northampton for booking. Key local police departments include Northampton Police at (413) 587-1100 and Amherst Police at (413) 259-3000.

Nearby Counties

Hampshire County borders several other western Massachusetts counties. Each has its own sheriff and booking release system.