Salem Jail Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: March 24, 2024

State: Massachusetts
City: Salem
Postal Code: 1970
County: Essex County
Phone Number: 978-744-0171, 978-744-1212
Type: City Jail
Location: 95 Margin Street, Salem, MA, 01970
Official Website: http://www.salempd.org/

Salem Jail inmate locator: Arrests, Booking Date, Booking #, Bookings, Inmate List, Release Date, Mugshots, Agency, Charge, Received Date, Who's in jail, Degree Level, Bond.

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The Salem Jail is a privately-run detention center at 95 Margin Street, Salem, MA, 01970, Essex County County. Salem Jail holds up to 25 male and 8 female pre-trial offenders facing misdemeanor or felony charges for a maximum of 87 hours. The Salem Jail runs an Inmate Trusty Program, allowing arrestees to “work off” their time as directed by the courts. Salem Jail outsources its employees from G4S Secure Solutions, working under the Salem Police Department Administrative Lieutenant .The Salem Jail’s jailers get prior training from the Massachusetts Standard and Corrections STC certified Corrections Officer Academy. Also, they undergo a 39-hours continuous training every two years.

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Inmate Search

The Salem Jail uses LiveScan, a complex fingerprint capture system that records the inmate's fingerprints before transmitting the data to the Massachusetts Department of Justice in Salem. This identification system feeds data to the Salem Jail's inmate database. If you suspect that a friend or loved one is at Salem Jail, call the Salem Jail at 978-744-0171, 978-744-1212 to confirm. When you call to Salem Jail, mention the inmate's full name, date of birth, and Salem Jail inmate’s ID.

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Sending a Mail/Care Package

Do you need to send mail or a package to an inmate at the Salem Jail? Ensure you address the correspondence as follows: -

Inmate's Full Names,

Salem Jail inmate’s ID

95 Margin Street, Salem, MA, 01970

Ensure that your mail or package is permissible as per the approved list of items. Call the Salem Jail administration at 978-744-0171, 978-744-1212 to confirm.

Sending Money

Inmates at the Salem Jail have access to a commissary account, allowing them to receive and spend money on their personal items. Friends and family can top up these Salem Jail accounts via cash, check, or money order deposits. Quote the inmate's full names and Salem Jail inmate’s ID at the back of the slip for quick funds allocation.

Phone calls

Inmates in Salem Jail are free to call their legal counsel, employers, family members, or friends as per the approved members' list. These are 21-minute collect calls between 8 am and 8 pm each day.

Visitation

The Salem Jail allows up to 3 adults and 4 minors to visit an inmate at a go. The children must be in the company of a parent or a legal guardian. The visits at Salem Jail take place on Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Emergency visits to Salem Jail are also allowed, subject to the on-duty Watch Commander's approval. For further clarity of these information, therefore, visit the website or call 978-744-0171, 978-744-1212 for more.

Visiting Hours

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
Sunday — 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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