Worcester County Inmate Population
Worcester County keeps one of the largest inmate populations among county jails in Massachusetts. The Worcester County Jail and House of Correction in West Boylston holds people who are waiting for trial or serving short sentences. Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis runs the facility, which has space for about 2,300 beds. The daily count tends to fall between 1,500 and 2,000 inmates at any given time. You can search the Worcester County inmate population for free through the sheriff's online lookup tool. The search works by name or MSA number and shows results right away. This page covers how the search works, what you can find, how to visit, and how to get records from the facility.
Worcester County Overview
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
The Worcester County Sheriff's Office manages all jail operations in the county. Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis has held the post since 2011. The office runs the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction at 5 Paul X. Tivnan Drive in West Boylston. This is the only county lockup for all of Worcester County. People held here are either pre-trial or serving sentences of 2.5 years or less. Anyone with a longer sentence goes to a state DOC prison instead.
The facility sits on a large campus in West Boylston, just north of the city of Worcester. It has room for roughly 2,300 beds. The average daily count runs between 1,500 and 2,000 inmates. That makes it one of the busier county jails in the state. The phone line runs 24 hours a day at 508-854-1800. You can also send a fax to 508-856-0465. The Worcester County Sheriff's Office website has details on programs, visiting, and more.
The sheriff's office homepage shows current news, program updates, and links to the inmate search tool.
From this page you can get to the inmate lookup, learn about visiting rules, and find contact info for different departments at the jail.
| Facility | Worcester County Jail & House of Correction |
|---|---|
| Address |
5 Paul X. Tivnan Drive West Boylston, MA 01583 |
| Phone | 508-854-1800 (24 hours) |
| Fax | 508-856-0465 |
| Sheriff | Lewis G. Evangelidis |
| Website | worcestercountysheriff.com |
Worcester County Inmate Population Search
Worcester County has one of the best online inmate search tools of any county jail in Massachusetts. The search is free and open to anyone. Go to inmatesearch.wcsoma.org to start. The site is bilingual. It works in both English and Spanish. Type in a first name, last name, or MSA number. Hit search and results come up fast. Each result shows the person's MSA number, full name, date of birth, block, and cell. You can click a details link to see more about that inmate. No account or sign-up is needed.
The official inmate search page has a clean layout that makes it easy to look up anyone in the Worcester County inmate population.
Results on this page update as the jail books people in or lets them go. It reflects the current inmate population at the facility in West Boylston.
You can also reach the search tool through the sheriff's main site. Go to worcestercountysheriff.com/visitors/inmate-look-up and it will take you to the same lookup system. This is helpful if you are already on the sheriff's site and want to find it without typing a new URL. The search covers all current inmates at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction. It does not show people who have been released or moved to a state prison. For state inmates, use VINELink instead.
Note: The Worcester County inmate search only shows people currently held at the jail, not those who have been released or transferred to state custody.
Worcester County Inmate Population Records
Beyond the online search tool, you can request more detailed records about the Worcester County inmate population through a public records request. Massachusetts law gives everyone the right to ask for government records. Under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10, any person can ask a state or local agency for records and get a response within 10 business days. The Worcester County Sheriff's Office has a Records Access Officer who handles these requests.
Contact the RAO at 508-854-1983 or 508-854-1927. You can also email your request to WCSOPRR@sdw.state.ma.us. The first four hours of staff time are free. After that, the office can charge $25 per hour. Copies cost $0.05 per page for black and white and $0.10 for color. If you ask for records that already exist in digital form, they can be sent by email at no charge.
Some records have limits on access. Under M.G.L. Chapter 4, Section 7, certain law enforcement materials and personal data can be withheld. Medical records, internal investigations, and some booking details may not be available to the public. If a request gets denied, you can appeal to the Supervisor of Records through the mass.gov public records page.
Visiting Worcester County Inmate Population
Visiting someone in the Worcester County inmate population requires some steps. You must be on the inmate's pre-approved visitor list. Each inmate can have up to seven people on their list. Inmates are allowed three visits per week. Each visit can have a max of two adult visitors at a time. The jail is strict about these rules, so make sure you are on the list before you show up.
The facility also offers video visits through Securus Technologies. This is an option if you live far away or cannot get to West Boylston in person. Video visits are set up through the Securus platform and require an account. Call the jail at 508-854-1800 if you need help setting up a video visit or getting on the approved list.
Bring a valid photo ID when you visit in person. You must follow the dress code. No cell phones or bags are allowed inside. The jail posts its full visiting rules on the sheriff's website. Check them before your first trip.
Worcester County Inmate Programs
The Worcester County Sheriff's Office runs several programs for the inmate population at the jail. These cover substance abuse treatment, education, and life skills. The goal is to cut down on repeat offenses and help people get back on track after release.
The 360-Hour Treatment Program uses cognitive behavioral therapy. It works with inmates who have drug or alcohol problems. Worcester County was the first in Massachusetts to offer buprenorphine as part of medication-assisted treatment back in 2016. The jail now provides all three FDA-approved MAT drugs: buprenorphine, naltrexone, and methadone. This is a big deal because MAT has been shown to cut overdose deaths and help people stay clean after they get out. Under M.G.L. Chapter 276, Section 100A, courts can order treatment as part of sentencing, and many Worcester County inmates take part in these programs as a condition of their case.
Education programs include HiSET prep for inmates who want to earn a high school diploma. There are also vocational training courses. AA and NA meetings run on a regular schedule. Parenting classes are offered for inmates who have kids. These programs help lower the chance of coming back to jail.
Note: Worcester County was the first county in Massachusetts to offer buprenorphine treatment for inmates with opioid use disorder, starting in 2016.
Sending Money to Worcester County Inmates
If you want to put money on an inmate's account in Worcester County, you have a few options. The main way is through Access Corrections. Go to accesscorrections.com to deposit funds online. You can also call 866-345-1884 to make a deposit by phone. The jail has a lobby kiosk that takes cash deposits. The kiosk is open from 7 AM to 10 PM daily.
Inmates use their commissary funds to buy snacks, hygiene items, and other supplies from the jail store. Keeping money on an account helps them get things they need during their stay. The commissary runs on a set schedule each week.
Statewide Inmate Population Tools
The Worcester County inmate search covers the county jail only. If you need to look up someone at a state prison, you have to use the state's tools. The Massachusetts DOC directs people to VINELink for state prison searches. You can search by name or offender ID. The mass.gov inmate search page walks you through the steps.
For court case info related to someone in the Worcester County inmate population, check masscourts.org. This free tool lets you search criminal dockets by name or case number across all Massachusetts courts. It shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Keep in mind that court records and jail records are kept by different agencies. The court system tracks what happens in the courtroom. The jail tracks who is locked up right now. You may need to check both to get the full picture.
The Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association lists all 14 county sheriff offices and can point you to the right facility if you are not sure which county holds someone.
Cities in Worcester County
Worcester County is the largest county in Massachusetts by land area. It has dozens of cities and towns. All inmates from these communities go to the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction in West Boylston.
Other communities in Worcester County include Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner, Milford, and Southbridge. All inmates from these areas are held at the county facility in West Boylston.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Worcester County. If you are not sure which county jail holds someone, check the town where they were arrested. Each county runs its own jail and inmate search system.