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Massachusetts Juvenile Detention - Barnstable, Massachusetts

Overview of the Facility

The Massachusetts Juvenile Detention facility in Barnstable is a secure detention center for youth awaiting court proceedings or placement in other programs. It is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) and serves juveniles from Cape Cod and the surrounding areas.

Contact Information

How to Locate a Juvenile

Due to privacy laws protecting minors, information about juveniles in detention is not publicly available. Family members should contact the facility directly or speak with the juvenile's assigned case worker for information.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation policies and hours are subject to change. Family members should contact the facility directly to schedule visits and obtain current visitation rules.

How to Send Money

Juveniles in detention typically do not have personal accounts. Any financial matters should be discussed with the facility administration or the juvenile's case worker.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Communication policies for juveniles are strictly regulated. Family members should consult with the facility staff or the juvenile's case worker for information on approved communication methods.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various services and programs designed to support juvenile rehabilitation, including:

  • Educational services
  • Counseling and mental health support
  • Recreational activities
  • Vocational training

Security and Management Information

As a juvenile detention facility, security measures are in place to ensure the safety of detained youth and staff. The facility adheres to guidelines set by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Juveniles in detention have specific rights protected by law, including the right to legal representation and family visitation. For detailed information on these rights, consult with the facility administration or a legal professional specializing in juvenile law.

Booking and Release Process

The booking and release processes for juveniles are confidential and regulated by state law. Family members should work closely with the assigned case worker and the court system for information regarding a juvenile's status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of juvenile detention?

Juvenile detention serves to temporarily hold youth who are accused of delinquent or criminal behavior, ensuring public safety while providing a safe and secure environment for the juvenile pending court proceedings or placement in other programs.

Can juveniles receive mail while in detention?

Mail policies for juveniles in detention are typically restricted. Family members should consult with the facility staff or the juvenile's case worker for specific guidelines on sending and receiving mail.

Are educational services provided in juvenile detention?

Yes, educational services are typically provided in juvenile detention facilities to ensure that detained youth can continue their education. The specific programs may vary, but they generally aim to keep juveniles on track with their academic progress.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Mass. Juvenile Detention - Barnstable. If you are have completed a Mass. Juvenile Detention - Barnstable inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Mass. Juvenile Detention - Barnstable can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Mass. Juvenile Detention - Barnstable. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

3195 Main Street|PO Box 427, Barnstable, MA, 02630

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 508-375-6012 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Mass. Juvenile Detention - Barnstable, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

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General Stats for Massachusetts

Massachusetts Total Number of Inmates

14,803

Massachusetts Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

34,624

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

96

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

1,316

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

2,091

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

97.22

5,389

Female

2.78

154

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

46.88

135

Detained

43.75

126

Diverted

8.33

24

Prisons and Jails in Massachusetts