Barnstable County Released Inmate Records
Barnstable County released inmate records come from the Barnstable County Correctional Facility in Bourne. The sheriff's office tracks all bookings and releases at this jail, which serves Cape Cod and also holds inmates from Nantucket County. If you need to search for a released inmate from Barnstable County, you can use the online inmate search tool, call the records office, or send a written request. The county uses an Offender Management System to log every person who comes through the facility, and that data stays on file for years after someone gets out. Sheriff Donna D. Buckley leads the department and also serves as the Records Access Officer, so public records requests go through her office.
Barnstable County Overview
Barnstable County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Donna D. Buckley runs the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office. She made history as the first female sheriff elected in Barnstable County back in 2022. She also holds the role of General Counsel and Records Access Officer for the department. That means all public records requests for released inmate data go through her. The main correctional facility sits at 6000 Sheriff's Place in Bourne, right on Cape Cod. This jail holds both male and female inmates. It is the only county jail on the Cape, and it also houses inmates from Nantucket County since Nantucket does not have its own jail facility.
You can reach the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office by phone at (508) 563-4300. The fax line is (508) 563-4574. For records questions, call the records line at (508) 563-4371. The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office website has contact info, staff details, and links to programs. The office handles civil process, criminal investigations, and victim services in addition to running the jail.
The image above shows the official Barnstable County Sheriff's Office website at bsheriff.net. You can find department news, program details, and contact info for the jail and other divisions.
| Office | Barnstable County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
Barnstable County Correctional Facility 6000 Sheriff's Place Bourne, MA 02532 |
| Phone | (508) 563-4300 |
| Fax | (508) 563-4574 |
| Records | (508) 563-4371 |
| Website | bsheriff.net |
Note: The Records Access Officer is Sheriff Donna Buckley Esq, reachable at dbuckley@bsheriff.net or (508) 563-4311 for public records requests.
Barnstable County Inmate Search
Barnstable County has an online inmate search tool. You can look up current and released inmates through the Barnstable County inmate search portal. This tool pulls data from the Offender Management System that the jail uses to track everyone who comes in and goes out. Search by name, booking number, or other details to find the person you are looking for.
The Offender Management System tracks a wide range of data for each inmate. It logs names, genders, ethnicities, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, state ID numbers, and booking numbers. It also records booking dates, release dates, release types, and housing assignments within the facility. Release types in the system include bail, parole, completion of sentence, and death. All of this information feeds into the search tool and stays in the system for seven years after an inmate gets released from Barnstable County custody. That seven-year window gives you a good span of time to look up past inmates.
The screenshot above shows the Barnstable County inmate search page. This is where you type in a name or booking number to pull up released inmate records from the correctional facility in Bourne.
The search is free. You do not need to sign up or make an account. Results show up fast. If you can't find what you need online, call the records office at (508) 563-4371 and staff can help look it up.
Barnstable Released Inmate Records
Getting released inmate records from Barnstable County can be done in a few ways. The quickest path is the online search tool. It gives you basic booking and release data right away. For more detailed records, you need to file a public records request with the sheriff's office. Under Massachusetts public records law, M.G.L. c. 66 §10, any person has the right to ask for public records from a government agency. The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office must respond within ten business days of getting your request.
Send your request to the Records Access Officer. That is Sheriff Donna Buckley. You can email her at dbuckley@bsheriff.net or call (508) 563-4311. Written requests can go to the jail at 6000 Sheriff's Place, Bourne, MA 02532. The office may charge a small fee for copies. Under M.G.L. c. 4 §7(26), some parts of inmate files can be withheld if releasing them would harm safety or break privacy rules. But basic booking records, release dates, and charge info are public.
Inmate files at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility are kept for seven years after release. After that, older records may be harder to find. If you need files from more than seven years back, it helps to contact the records office and ask what they still have on hand.
Barnstable County Sheriff Divisions
The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office has several divisions that play a role in inmate processing and released inmate records. The staff directory at bsheriff.net lists contact info for each unit. This is helpful if you need to reach a specific person or department about a record.
The screenshot above shows the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office staff directory page. You can find phone numbers and email addresses for different divisions here.
The Bureau of Criminal Investigations operates out of 3195 Main Street in Barnstable Village. Call them at (508) 375-6125. The Civil Process division is at 3261 Main Street with a mailing address of P.O. Box 729, and you can reach them at (508) 362-9578. The Bridge Center, also at 3195 Main Street in Barnstable Village, handles corrections programs, rehab, and treatment services. Each of these divisions keeps its own set of records, but the main inmate booking and release data all goes through the correctional facility in Bourne.
One thing worth knowing is that Barnstable County also houses inmates from Nantucket County. Nantucket has no jail of its own. So if you are looking for released inmate records for someone from Nantucket, those records are in the Barnstable County system too. Search the same way you would for any Barnstable County inmate.
Barnstable County Victim Services
The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office runs a Victim Services unit. This division helps crime victims stay informed about inmate status, including when a person gets released. You can reach Victim Services at (508) 563-4429. Staff there can tell you about notification options and help you sign up for alerts.
The image above shows the Barnstable County Victim Services page on the sheriff's website. It explains what help is available and how to get in touch.
VINELink is another way to track released inmates in Barnstable County. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It is a free nationwide service that sends you alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. If someone gets released from the Barnstable County Correctional Facility, you get a call, text, or email. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 866-277-7477. The system runs all day and night. You do not have to be a victim to use it, though the program was built with victims in mind.
Barnstable County Inmate Programs
Barnstable County runs several programs at the correctional facility that relate to inmate release and re-entry. One standout is the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. This is an innovative program that works with inmates on education and personal growth. It is one of the unique offerings at the Barnstable County jail that sets it apart from other county facilities in Massachusetts.
The jail also offers substance abuse treatment, educational classes, and job training. These programs aim to cut down on people coming back to jail after they get out. When you look at released inmate records from Barnstable County, you may see notes about program participation in the file. The Offender Management System tracks housing assignments and movements within the facility, which can include transfers to program units.
Note: Mail to inmates at Barnstable County now goes through a digital mail center at c/o Securus Digital Mail Center - Barnstable, PO Box 25555, Tampa FL 33622 as of May 2024.
Cities in Barnstable County
Barnstable County covers all of Cape Cod. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for their own page. Communities on the Cape include Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth. Released inmate records for all Cape Cod residents go through the Barnstable County Correctional Facility in Bourne.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Barnstable County. If you are not sure which county held a person, check where they were booked. Each county sheriff keeps separate records in a different system.