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Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC) - Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC) was a medium-security prison for male inmates located in Norfolk, Massachusetts. The facility closed in 2015 as part of a consolidation effort by the Massachusetts Department of Correction.

Contact Information

As the facility is now closed, there is no current contact information available.

How to Locate an Inmate

Since BSCC is no longer operational, inmates who were previously housed there have been transferred to other facilities. To locate an inmate in the Massachusetts correctional system, you can use the Massachusetts Department of Correction Inmate Lookup service.

Visitation Information

As the facility is closed, there is no visitation information available.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates in the Massachusetts correctional system, please visit the Massachusetts Department of Correction Inmate Funds page.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Information about phone calls and video visitation for current Massachusetts correctional facilities can be found on the Massachusetts Department of Correction website.

Inmate Services and Programs

As BSCC is no longer operational, there are no current inmate services or programs specific to this facility.

History of the Facility

Bay State Correctional Center opened in 1977 as a medium-security facility. It operated for 38 years before closing in 2015 as part of a consolidation effort by the Massachusetts Department of Correction to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Security and Management Information

During its operation, BSCC was a medium-security facility managed by the Massachusetts Department of Correction.

Legal and Visitation Rights

For information about current legal and visitation rights for inmates in Massachusetts correctional facilities, please refer to the Massachusetts Department of Correction website.

Booking and Release Process

As BSCC is no longer operational, there is no current booking or release process for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Bay State Correctional Center close?

Bay State Correctional Center closed in 2015 as part of a consolidation effort by the Massachusetts Department of Correction.

Where were inmates transferred after BSCC closed?

Inmates from BSCC were transferred to other facilities within the Massachusetts Department of Correction system after its closure.

How can I find an inmate who was previously at BSCC?

You can use the Massachusetts Department of Correction Inmate Lookup service to locate inmates who were previously housed at BSCC and are now in other facilities.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC). If you are have completed a Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC) 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 Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC) 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 Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC). Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

28 Clark Street PO Box 73, Norfolk, MA, 02056

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 508-668-1687 .

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 Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC), 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.

Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC) Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

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Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC) driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Bay State Correctional Center (BSCC).

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