County of Barnstable

Bristol County Jail House in New Bedford, MA is a multi-facility complex that houses male inmates with sentences of 2 years or less, higher security female and male pre-trial detainees, and sentenced inmates in a modular unit. The facility offers various levels of security, a medical unit, and programs such as residential substance abuse treatment, pre-release, and vocational education. The Dartmouth Women's Center, part of the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, provides a medium-security setting for up to 106 women with a focus on residential substance abuse treatment, educational programs including GED classes, vocational training in culinary arts, and counseling services for victims of domestic violence. The Ash Street Jail and Regional Lock Up facility detains over 200 individuals awaiting trial, offering educational, substance abuse, and religious programs, as well as civil process services provided by trained deputy sheriffs.Generated from the website

The Bristol County Sheriff's Office operates multiple correctional facilities in Massachusetts, including the Bristol County House of Correction and Jail, providing housing for male and female inmates ranging from pre-trial detainees to sentenced individuals with short-term sentences. The facilities feature a mix of security levels and comprehensive programs aimed at rehabilitation, including substance abuse treatment, educational classes, and vocational training. Additionally, the Ash Street Jail and Regional Lock-Up serves as a holding facility for prisoners awaiting trial, while with educational and support programs like Anger Management and faith-based services offered throughout. The Civil Process Division manages the serving of civil process documents and civil arrests, bolstering the Sheriff's Office's commitment to community safety and support. Generated from the website