Worcester County Jail Roster

The Worcester County jail roster is run by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Lew Evangelidis. The facility is located in West Boylston, and anyone held there can be searched through the online inmate lookup at the sheriff's website. You can find booking dates, charges, bail amounts, court information, and even a mugshot when one is on file. This page covers how to use the Worcester County inmate search, what data the results show, how to contact the sheriff's office, and how to submit a records request by mail, email, or phone.

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office is at 5 Paul X. Tivnan Drive, West Boylston, MA 01583. Sheriff Lew Evangelidis oversees the facility and the department's programs. The main phone number is (508) 798-5100. The fax is (508) 798-5161. You can also reach the office by email at worcestersheriff@worcestersheriff.com. Staff can help with questions about current detainees, visiting procedures, and how to send money to an inmate's account.

Worcester County holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates serving terms of up to two and a half years. The county covers a large area of central Massachusetts, and cases from Worcester city and many surrounding towns all end up here. Worcester cases typically go through Worcester District Court, which is close to the facility for transport purposes. The booking process runs through the West Boylston location, and the public search database reflects intake and release changes as they occur.

The sheriff's website is at worcestersheriff.com. It provides access to the inmate lookup, department programs, and contact information. If you have an urgent question about custody status, calling the main line is a reliable option since staff can check the system directly.

View the Massachusetts public records portal to understand your rights when requesting records from county agencies like the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. The portal provides guidance on how to submit a request, appeal a denial, and understand what fees are allowed under state law.

Worcester County Inmate Search Details

The Worcester County inmate search accepts first name, last name, full name, or booking number. Partial names work as well, so you do not need an exact spelling to get results. The system returns results in alphabetical order, which makes it easy to scan when a name is common.

Each record in the Worcester County jail roster includes the following: Inmate ID, Full Name, Date of Birth, Booking Date, Current Facility, Housing Unit, Charges with statute numbers, Bail Amount, Court Information, Sentence Information, Release Date, Hold Information, and a mugshot when one is on file. This is one of the more detailed public search systems in Massachusetts. The mugshot display and direct links within some records to send money or check visiting schedules reduce the number of routine calls to the facility.

Statute numbers appear next to charges in Worcester County results. This is a useful feature. If you want to understand what a specific charge means, the statute number gives you a starting point to look it up under Massachusetts law. Court date notifications are also available through some records, which helps family members and attorneys plan ahead.

Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, jail rosters and booking records are public in Massachusetts. The online search tool is the primary way Worcester County fulfills that obligation. No fee or stated reason is required to use it.

Worcester County Jail Records Request

The online search covers current custody and basic booking data. Incident reports, classification records, visitor logs, program participation records, and more detailed booking reports may require a formal records request. Worcester County accepts requests by mail, email, phone, and fax.

To request records by mail, write to: Worcester County Sheriff's Office, 5 Paul X. Tivnan Drive, West Boylston, MA 01583. Include the name of the person whose records you need, relevant dates, and your contact information. By email, send your request to worcestersheriff@worcestersheriff.com. By phone, call (508) 798-5100. By fax, use (508) 798-5161.

Fees for records in Worcester County follow state guidelines. Electronic records are often provided free if emailed. Paper copies are $0.25 per page. If the request requires more than four hours of staff time, the office may charge $25 per hour for the additional time. This is disclosed upfront before the work begins so you can decide whether to narrow your request.

Under M.G.L. c. 126, county correctional facilities in Massachusetts must maintain records and make them reasonably accessible to the public. Specific regulations for county jail operations are set out in 103 CMR 430, which also covers inmate rights and facility standards.

Note: Keep your request specific. Broad requests covering large date ranges or multiple record types take longer to process and may result in higher staff time fees.

Worcester County Roster and State Prison

Worcester County holds people awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences. If someone has been convicted and sent to state prison, they leave the county system entirely and will not appear in the Worcester County jail roster. For those cases, use the Massachusetts DOC Inmate Search, which covers all state facilities run by the Department of Correction. The state system and the county system are completely separate and do not share data.

If you do not know whether someone is in county or state custody, start with the Worcester County lookup. If you get no result, check the DOC database next. Between the two, you can find nearly anyone in custody in Massachusetts. For ICE detainers, the Worcester County system may note a hold, but the details of federal holds require contacting the relevant federal agency directly.

Court records for Worcester County cases are available through MassCourts. Docket entries, case status, and upcoming hearing dates are searchable there. The court system operates separately from the sheriff's office, so you may need to check both systems if you want a complete picture of someone's legal situation.

Public Records Law and Your Rights

Massachusetts has a strong public records framework. Under M.G.L. c. 66, § 10, any person can inspect or copy records held by a public agency. County sheriff's offices are covered. Jail rosters, booking logs, and custody records are generally public. Some data may be withheld under specific exemptions, such as medical records or information that could endanger someone.

You do not need to say why you want records. No explanation is required. If your request is denied, the agency must tell you which exemption it relies on. You can then appeal to the Secretary of State's office. The Massachusetts Public Records Portal explains the appeal process in detail and provides forms for it.

Victim rights in Massachusetts are addressed under M.G.L. c. 258B. Victims have specific rights to be informed of custody changes, releases, and court dates. The Worcester County Sheriff's Office can direct victims to the right department contact for custody notification requests.

The M.G.L. c. 127 statute governs the Department of Correction and applies to state inmates, while county jail operations fall under Chapter 126. Knowing which chapter applies helps when you need to cite the law in a records request or appeal.

Cities in Worcester County

Worcester County includes one qualifying city with its own dedicated page for jail roster and inmate search information.

Nearby Counties

Worcester County borders several counties, each with its own sheriff's office and jail roster search system. Use the links below to find inmate records in neighboring areas.