Brockton Inmate Population
Brockton inmate population records are spread across the Plymouth County Correctional Facility and local police booking logs. Brockton is the largest city in Plymouth County with around 105,000 residents. People held on criminal charges from Brockton go to the county jail in Plymouth, about 25 miles to the southeast. The Brockton Police Department also keeps its own booking and arrest data for people processed through the city lockup before transfer. This page explains how to search for inmates tied to Brockton, get police records, and check custody status at the county level.
Brockton Overview
Plymouth County Correctional and Brockton Inmate Population
People arrested in Brockton on charges that lead to county time end up at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility. The jail sits at 26 Long Pond Road in Plymouth. It holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates with terms of 2.5 years or less. Anyone with a longer felony sentence goes to a state prison run by the Department of Correction, not the county. That split is set by state law.
Plymouth County does not run a public online inmate roster. This is a gap that makes searching harder than in some other counties. To check if someone from Brockton is at the facility, call 508-830-6200. Staff can confirm custody status by phone during business hours. Give them the person's full name and date of birth if you have it.
VINELink is another way to check. Go to vinelink.com, pick Massachusetts, and search by name. VINELink may show basic status for Plymouth County inmates. You can also set up alerts so you get a call, text, or email if the person's custody status changes. It is not always complete, but it is free and fast.
| Facility | Plymouth County Correctional Facility |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 Long Pond Road Plymouth, MA 02360 |
| Phone | 508-830-6200 |
| Online Roster | Not available |
For full details on the Plymouth County jail, including visiting hours, mail rules, and how to send money, see the Plymouth County inmate population page.
Brockton Police Inmate Population Records
The Brockton Police Department processes all local arrests and keeps booking records at headquarters. If you want to find out about someone who was recently arrested in Brockton, the police department is the first place to check. They hold records of who was booked, what charges were filed, and where the person was sent next.
The Brockton Police website has information about how the department works and how to reach different units.
Brockton Police Department website
The site lists contact numbers and links to the records request process.
| Department | Brockton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Commercial Street Brockton, MA 02301 |
| Records Phone | 508-941-0208 |
| Records Email | records@brocktonpolice.com |
| Internal Affairs | 508-897-5223 |
Arrest logs and booking data are public records in Massachusetts. Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, you have the right to ask for these records from the Brockton Police. The department must respond within 10 business days. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Some data like victim names or juvenile info may be redacted under M.G.L. c. 4, § 7, which lists exemptions to public access.
How to Request Brockton Inmate Population Data
Brockton Police has an online public records request form. This is the easiest way to ask for arrest reports, booking logs, incident reports, and other police data. You fill out the form on their site and submit it. The department then reviews your request and gets back to you.
The public records request form page on the Brockton Police website walks you through the process.
Brockton Police public records request form
The form asks for your name, contact info, and a description of what records you want.
Massachusetts public records law sets the fees for these requests. Black and white copies cost $0.05 per page. The first two hours of staff search time are free for city agencies. After that, the city can charge up to $25 per hour. Electronic records already in digital format are usually free by email. If the department denies your request or charges too much, you can appeal to the Supervisor of Records at the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.
You can also request records by email at records@brocktonpolice.com or call 508-941-0208. In-person requests work too. Go to 7 Commercial Street during business hours and ask at the front desk. Written requests by mail should go to the same address with "Records Division" in the line.
State Inmate Population Search for Brockton
If the person you are looking for has a felony sentence over 2.5 years, they are in a state prison, not the county jail. The Department of Correction runs 16 state facilities. To search for someone there, go to the DOC page at mass.gov. It links to VINELink, which covers all state prisons. You can search by name or offender ID number in W##### format.
CORI checks are another tool. CORI stands for Criminal Offender Record Information. The Department of Criminal Justice Information Services runs the database. You can check your own record through iCORI for $25. It shows convictions, pending cases, and time served. Under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A, criminal records can be sealed after three years for misdemeanors and seven years for felonies. Sealed records will not appear in any public search.
Court records for Brockton cases are at masscourts.org. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Court records show what happened in the case. Jail records show where the person is now. They are two separate systems.
Brockton Inmate Population Legal Framework
Several state laws control how inmate data and police records work in Massachusetts. M.G.L. c. 66, § 10 is the main public records statute. It requires all government agencies, including the Brockton Police, to give out records when asked. There are exceptions. Under M.G.L. c. 4, § 7, law enforcement investigatory materials, medical records, and personal information can be held back in certain cases.
The sealing of criminal records under M.G.L. c. 276, § 100A means some past records tied to the Brockton inmate population will not show up in searches. Once sealed, only certain agencies can access the data. A public CORI check or court search will come back clean for those entries. This applies to both the county jail and police arrest records.
The Records Access Officer at Brockton Police handles all disputes about what gets released. If you think a record was wrongly withheld, you file an appeal with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The process is free and usually takes a few weeks to resolve.
Plymouth County Inmate Population
Brockton is in Plymouth County. All county inmates from Brockton are held at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility in Plymouth. For full details on the county jail, visiting rules, and how to send mail or money, see the county page.
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