Framingham Inmate Population
The Framingham inmate population spans both county and state facilities. Framingham is a city of about 72,000 in Middlesex County, roughly 20 miles west of Boston. People arrested by local police and held on charges go to the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction in Billerica. But Framingham is also home to MCI-Framingham, the state's primary correctional facility for women, which adds a unique dimension to the city's connection to the inmate population. This page covers how to search for inmates at both levels and how to get records from local agencies.
Framingham Overview
Searching the County Inmate Population
People arrested in Framingham on local charges are held at the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction at 269 Treble Cove Road in Billerica. The facility is about 30 miles north of Framingham. Call 978-667-1711 to ask if someone is in custody. The Middlesex Sheriff's Office does not have an online inmate search tool, so phone calls are the main way to check. Give the staff a name and date of birth, and they can look up the person on their roster.
General inmate information for Middlesex County is at middlesexsheriff.org/inmate-information. The page covers visiting hours, mail rules, and phone access. It does not have a searchable database. Under M.G.L. c.66 §10, you can also submit a written public records request to the sheriff's office for inmate data. This takes longer than a call but gives you a paper trail.
The county jail holds people serving sentences of two and a half years or less, plus those waiting for trial who cannot post bail. If someone from Framingham gets a longer sentence, they go to the state prison system instead.
MCI-Framingham and the State Inmate Population
MCI-Framingham is the Massachusetts Correctional Institution for women, located at 99 Loring Drive in Framingham 01701. The phone number is 508-424-8000. This is a state-run facility under the Massachusetts Department of Correction, not a county jail. It holds women from all over the state who are serving state sentences. The facility is one of the oldest women's prisons in the country and has been at this location since 1877.
To search for an inmate at MCI-Framingham or any other state prison, use the DOC search tool at mass.gov. You can search by name or inmate ID number. The tool covers all 16 state facilities and shows the person's current location, sentence info, and other details. This is separate from the county jail search. If you are looking for a woman serving a state sentence in Massachusetts, there is a good chance she is at MCI-Framingham.
The iCORI system at icori.chs.state.ma.us is another way to check on someone's criminal record. The iCORI login and registration page is shown below.
The system lets you run background checks for $25 per search or look up your own record for free.
Under M.G.L. c.276 §100A, Criminal Offender Record Information access is regulated by the state. The iCORI tool only shows certain conviction data, and the level of detail depends on who is searching and why. The DOC inmate search is separate from CORI and focuses on current custody status rather than full criminal history.
Framingham Police Department
The Framingham Police Department is at 1 William H. Welch Way, Framingham 01702. The main number is 508-872-1212. The department handles all arrests and bookings in the city. When someone is booked, the police create a record that includes the person's name, charges, date of arrest, and booking details. This data stays with the police department even after the person is sent to the county jail or released.
The Framingham Police website is shown below.
The city website lists department contacts, divisions, and links to city services.
To get copies of police records, you file a public records request with the city. The City Clerk's office at 150 Concord Street handles these requests. The phone number is 508-532-5510. Under Massachusetts public records law, agencies must respond within 10 business days. Be specific about what records you want and include names and dates to speed up the process. Most arrest records and booking logs are considered public under M.G.L. c.4 §7, which defines public records broadly.
State Tools and Notification Systems
VINE at vinelink.com is a free tool that sends alerts when an inmate's status changes. You can sign up for phone, text, or email alerts. The system covers many Massachusetts facilities, though Middlesex County has limited VINE coverage. For state prison inmates, including those at MCI-Framingham, VINE may have better data. It is worth checking both county and state options when you search.
The Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association at masssheriffs.org lists all 14 county sheriffs with contact info and links to their websites. If you are not sure which facility is holding someone, the association's site can help you figure out the right office to call. The state public records portal at mass.gov/public-records is another resource for submitting records requests to state agencies, including the DOC.
Court records add another layer to inmate population searches. Cases from Framingham go through the Framingham Division of the District Court or Middlesex Superior Court. The state court system at masscourts.org lets you search by name or case number. Docket entries show charges, hearings, and outcomes, which can help you understand why someone is in custody and what comes next in their case.
Nearby Cities
Framingham is near several other cities in the MetroWest area. People arrested in these cities may also go to the Middlesex Jail or other county facilities. These pages cover inmate population details for nearby areas.
Middlesex County Inmate Population
Framingham is in Middlesex County. The county jail at 269 Treble Cove Road in Billerica holds inmates from across the county. Visit the Middlesex County page for full details on the jail, contact info for the sheriff's office, and all available search options.