Map of Suffolk County
Every point is a facility. Select one to open its record.
Prisons & jails
7 facilities
| Boston Police Department Headquarters | City jail | Boston | (617) 343-4633 | — |
| Boston Pre-Release Center | Reentry center | Roslindale | (617) 822-5000 | — |
| Department of Youth Services - Metro | Juvenile facility | Dorchester | — | — |
| Judge John Connelly Youth Center | Juvenile facility | Roslindale | (617) 474-8101 | — |
| Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Correctional Unit | State prison | Jamaica Plain | (617) 522-7585 | — |
| South Bay House of Correction | County jail | Boston | (617) 635-1000 | 1,892 |
| Suffolk County Jail at Nashua Street | County jail | Boston | (617) 635-1100 | 700 |
Police & law enforcement
43 agencies
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Suffolk County, Massachusetts have?
The atlas lists 7 prisons, jails and detention centres in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, including 2 juvenile facilities and 2 county jails.
Which police agencies serve Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
43 police units are listed for Suffolk County, Massachusetts: 21 police departments, 14 special jurisdiction agencies and 7 state agencies.
How do I find out if someone is in jail in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
Call the county jail or use the sheriff's online inmate lookup. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 49 entries of 50. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
The atlas lists 2 juvenile facilities here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
Boston has the most, with 3 places of detention in the atlas, out of 4 towns with at least one.
What other areas are in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 13 other areas in the atlas; Worcester County has the most entries (90), followed by Middlesex County.