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Boston City Jail, MA Inmate Roster

Updated on: February 23, 2024
Boston City Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Monday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Boston City Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Boston City Jail
Facility Type
City Jail
Address
136 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02111
Phone
617-636-6610
City
Boston
Postal Code
2111
State
Massachusetts
County
Suffolk County
Official Website
Website

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Finding an inmate at the Boston City Jail comes down to you knowing their first and last name. Once you have their first and last name, you can begin the process of meeting with them and figuring out how you will communicate with them. Whether you’re closing down on certain information or you know who you’re looking for, this information will help you out a lot.

How to Find an Offender

Before you can find an offender on this list, you should know that each inmate has to be currently detained to find them. You can’t find an inmate on the list if they have been released from the Boston City Jail. You can do a Boston City Jail inmate search by going here.

Make sure you write down the offenders register number or inmate number. This will allow you to send them mail, send emails, and much more.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Let’s talk about sending an inmate money. Once you have done your inmate search and you know he/she is in the Boston City Jail, then you can easily send them money! Connect Network is the 3rd party system you’ll need to use in order to send them money. Inmates can use money to buy items from the commissary, pay their jail fees, and even send emails and make phone calls.

You should know that there are fees involved with sending inmates money. This may deter you from wanting to send money to an inmate because the fees can be rather large.

Visiting with an Inmate

Visiting with an inmate isn’t something that will feel natural. When you visit an inmate at the Boston City Jail, it’s going to feel very weird. You won’t be allowed to bring anything but your ID and your keys in.

Visiting hours at the Boston City Jail is also very limited.

You should also know that the Boston City Jail has a very strict dress policy when you do come into visit. Here are some of the rules, just to give you a good example of how you should dress when you come to visit an inmate.

  • Not allowed: tops or dresses that have revealing necklines and/or excessive splits
  • Not allowed: clothes that expose a person's midriff, side, or back
  • Not allowed: tube tops, tank tops, or halter tops or see-through clothing
  • Now allowed: mini-skirts, mini-dresses, shorts, skorts, or culottes (at or above the kneecap)

How to Call an Inmate

You may have searched high and low for the phone number of an inmate. You should know that inmates at the only ones that can call friends and family. The inmate usually has to call collect, which isn’t always fun when you’re trying to get ahold of them.

If you’re looking to get in touch with an inmate, these tips should help. Keep in mind that all rules and regulations of the Boston City Jail should be followed.

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