Everything families need for Old Colony Correctional Center: the VINELink inmate search, visiting hours and rules, the dress code, and how to send funds. Verified from mass.gov.
City
Bridgewater
County
Plymouth County
State
MA
Facility Type
State Prison, Massachusetts Department of Correction
Gender
Male
Custody Levels
Medium security
Operator
Massachusetts Department of Correction
Address
One Administration Road, Bridgewater, MA 02324
Phone
(508) 279-6000
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View ArticleVisiting days and hours, the approved visitor list, and the dress code.
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View ArticleUse the Massachusetts DOC inmate locator (VINELink) at mass.gov/how-to/find-an-inmate-in-a-massachusetts-prison. Search by name or commitment number. This tool covers people in DOC custody, not county jails or recent arrests still being processed.
See the full breakdownGeneral population visits run Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 1:00 to 4:30 PM and 5:00 to 8:30 PM, plus Saturday 1:00 to 4:30 PM, for up to 5 visiting periods a week. Every visit must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead by calling (508) 279-6000, ext. 6950, weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM. Up to 8 people can be on a person's pre-approved visitor list, with change windows in March, July, and November. Bring valid photo ID and follow the dress code: no blue or black jeans, sweats, shorts, or jewelry beyond a wedding band, religious medallion, or medical alert item.
See the full breakdownDrop off a sealed check or money order, marked with the person's full name and commitment number, in the "Inmate Checks" box at the Outer Control Lobby. Cash is not accepted through this method. Massachusetts DOC also offers electronic deposit and tablet messaging through a statewide vendor; confirm the current setup at mass.gov/how-to/contact-an-inmate-in-massachusetts before sending funds that way.
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Use the Massachusetts DOC inmate locator (VINELink) at mass.gov/how-to/find-an-inmate-in-a-massachusetts-prison. Search by name or commitment number. The tool only covers state DOC custody, not county jails.
Inmate SearchGeneral population visiting runs Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 1:00 to 4:30 PM and 5:00 to 8:30 PM, plus Saturday from 1:00 to 4:30 PM. All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling (508) 279-6000, ext. 6950, weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM.
VisitationEach person can have up to 8 pre-approved visitors. Requests to change the list are accepted during the first 15 days of March, July, and November.
VisitationDrop a sealed check or money order, marked with the person's name and commitment number, in the "Inmate Checks" box at the facility's Outer Control Lobby. Cash is not accepted this way. For electronic deposit and tablet options, check mass.gov/how-to/contact-an-inmate-in-massachusetts for the current vendor.
FundsNo blue or black jeans, sweatpants, shorts, tank tops, or jewelry beyond a wedding band, religious medallion, or medical alert item. Bring valid photo ID. Cell phones and electronics stay in the car.
VisitationYes. There's no fixed cap on the number of children, but a parent or guardian must supervise them at all times. Visitors with infants may bring limited diaper and feeding supplies, which are subject to search.
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