Roslindale, MA Boston Pre-Release Center View
Boston Pre-Release Center is a minimum-security pre-release correctional facility in Roslindale, Massachusetts. It is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Correction, not the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. The facility generally houses sentenced inmates who have been classified for pre-release programming, work release, education, treatment, or community reentry preparation. It is not typically used as a local booking jail for newly arrested pretrial detainees. Its role in the justice system is to help eligible incarcerated people transition from secure custody back to the community while remaining under correctional supervision.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Boston Pre-Release Center
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link on this page for the facility’s roster or locator. Inmate records typically list the person’s name, identification number, commitment or booking date, charges or sentenced offenses, housing location when available, and custody status. New records do not always appear immediately after a person is booked, transferred, or processed; it can take several hours for intake information to be reviewed and entered into the searchable system. If the person does not appear right away, check again later or contact the facility or the Massachusetts Department of Correction for confirmation.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Boston Pre-Release Center?
Visits are usually allowed only during approved visiting hours and may require the visitor to be on the inmate’s approved visitor list. Contact the facility or check the official visiting rules before going, because schedules and approval requirements can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Boston Pre-Release Center?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Visitors should dress appropriately and avoid bringing unnecessary personal items, as entry rules and searches apply here.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming calls, but they may be able to place outgoing calls through the facility’s approved phone system. Video visits, if available, must be scheduled through the approved service provider and are subject to facility rules.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Address mail with the inmate’s full legal name and inmate identification number, if known, along with the facility mailing address. Mail is usually screened for safety, and items such as cash, contraband, or unapproved packages are not accepted.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows eligible inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to add funds through the approved deposit method, but limits, fees, and availability can vary.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Boston Pre-Release Center?
This facility generally houses sentenced inmates in pre-release custody, so bail may not apply to most people held here. If a person has an open court case with bail, the amount is set by the court or bail commissioner, and payment instructions should be confirmed with the court or the holding agency.
What happens during the intake process at Boston Pre-Release Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff verify identity, review classification, check medical and security information, and assign housing or program status. Records may take several hours to appear in the online system after booking, transfer, or processing, so the inmate may not be searchable immediately.