Inmate Search 🔍 | New Bedford Jail

New Bedford Jail is low security jail which falls under jurisdiction of New Bedford, MA. The jail is maintained and operated by officers at New Bedford Police department. It is mainly used to temporarily hold new detainees before moving them to nearest county Jail. Usually it houses inmate for short period of time but in some cases it can also house inmates serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting, assault, minor drug offenses, etc. New Bedford Jail provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility and 3 meals daily. Sometimes detainees from nearby municipality or county are also housed in the Jail.

Location

871 Rockdale Avenue
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740

Fax Number

508-979-1566

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at New Bedford Jail?

Unfortunately New Bedford Jail does not provide online inmate search facility. However one can call the New Bedford police department at 508-991-6300 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in New Bedford Jail?

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 New Bedford Jail?

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 508-991-6300.

New Bedford Jail 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.