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Essex County Correctional Alternative Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Essex, MA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Essex County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Essex County Correctional Alternative Center are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

165 Marston Street
Lawrence, Massachusetts 01841

County

Essex County

Phone Number

978-750-1900

Contact Email

[email protected]
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Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

290

Website

www.mass.gov

Fax Number

978-681-8036

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Essex County Correctional Alternative Center?

Essex County Correctional Alternative Center maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Essex County Correctional Alternative Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Lawrence police department at 978-750-1900 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Essex County Correctional Alternative Center?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Massachusetts inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Massachusetts.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Essex County Correctional Alternative Center?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 978-750-1900.

Essex County Correctional Alternative Center Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.