Find Franklin County Released Inmates

Franklin County released inmate records are kept by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at the jail and house of correction in Greenfield. If you need to search for someone who was held at the Franklin County facility, the Records Access Officer can help you get what you need. The office handles requests by email, mail, phone, and in person. Released inmate data from Franklin County covers booking information, charges, release dates, and sentence details. Franklin County runs a smaller jail compared to other parts of the state, but the same public records rules apply. This page walks through how to look up released inmates in Franklin County and what to expect from each step.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and house of correction in Greenfield. Sheriff Lori M. Streeter leads the office as Interim Sheriff after being appointed by Governor Maura Healey in January 2025. She is the first female Sheriff in Franklin County history. The previous sheriff, Christopher J. Donelan, retired in February 2025 after a long tenure that brought national recognition to the county's approach to treating substance use disorders behind bars. The sheriff's office is not a police department and does not make arrests. It holds people who have been arrested by local police or state troopers and who are waiting for trial or serving short sentences.

Franklin County's jail sits at 160 Elm Street in Greenfield. The facility has 320 beds and holds both men and women. Pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates serving 2.5 years or less stay here. The office has about 250 staff members and a total workforce of 328 people. It became an independent state agency on September 1, 1998. Released inmate records from this facility go back years, and the records team can pull up old files if you give them enough details to work with.

You can reach the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at (413) 774-4014. The main office handles general questions about inmates, releases, and how to visit someone who is still in custody. For specific records requests, the office has a dedicated Records Access Officer who processes all formal inquiries about released inmates.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office website provides details about the facility, programs, and how to contact staff about inmate records and release information.

Franklin County Released Inmate Records Access

The Records Access Officer at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office is Captain Jason Yuryan. You can reach him at extension 2191 or by email at records@fcso-ma.us. Captain Yuryan handles all public records requests related to released inmates, booking logs, and other documents that the office keeps on file. Massachusetts public records law under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10 gives people the right to ask for these records, and the sheriff's office must respond within 10 business days of getting your request.

There are several ways to submit a request. Email is the fastest. You can send your request to records@fcso-ma.us with the person's name, date of birth if you know it, and an approximate time frame for when they were held. Hand delivery works too if you are in the Greenfield area. Just bring your written request to 160 Elm Street. Mail is another option. The office also accepts phone requests at its discretion, but a written request gives you a paper trail and tends to get a more complete response.

Fees for Franklin County released inmate records are low. You can inspect records for free at the facility. If you need copies mailed to you, there are nominal printing and mailing charges. The office will tell you the cost before they send anything. Nonprofit organizations can apply for fee waivers, which makes it easier for advocacy groups and legal aid programs to get the data they need without worrying about cost.

The records access page on the Franklin County Sheriff's Office site explains the request process and lists contact details for the Records Access Officer.

Note: The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is not a police department or court, so it cannot provide arrest reports or court case files.

Franklin County Inmate Programs and Re-Entry

Franklin County gained national attention in 2016 when it launched one of the first Medication Assisted Treatment programs in a county jail. The program uses evidence-based treatment to help inmates with opioid use disorders. It runs a 360-hour curriculum that covers cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, and dialectical behavior therapy. Released inmates who went through this program often have better outcomes on the outside because they started treatment while still in custody. The program has been a model for other jails across the country.

The county also runs a Community Justice Support Center and a Re-Entry Center. These resources help released inmates transition back into life outside the jail. Re-entry support can include help with housing, job placement, and continued treatment for substance use. For people searching for a released inmate from Franklin County, knowing about these programs can be useful. Someone who was released may be connected to these services, and the re-entry staff can sometimes point you in the right direction if you are trying to find a person who recently got out.

Former Sheriff Donelan built this treatment approach into a national model. Under his leadership, Franklin County became known for treating addiction as a health issue rather than just a criminal one. That legacy continues under Interim Sheriff Streeter, and the programs remain a core part of how the jail operates. Released inmates who completed treatment often stay connected to support services in the Greenfield area after they leave the facility.

Contacting Inmates at Franklin County Jail

While someone is still in custody at the Franklin County Jail, families and friends can stay in touch through several channels. The contact an inmate page on the sheriff's site explains how phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging work. Franklin County uses Securus Technologies for inmate communication. The phone number for Securus is (800) 844-6591. Video visitation and eMessaging are also available through the Securus platform, which lets people communicate without having to drive to the facility in Greenfield.

Sending money to an inmate at the Franklin County jail works through the Keefe Commissary kiosk at the facility or by mailing money orders and bank checks. Personal checks and cash are not accepted by mail. These details matter for families tracking someone's time in custody. Once the person is released, these services stop, but knowing how the system works can help you stay updated on their status before they get out.

The contact an inmate page on the Franklin County Sheriff's Office site lists all the ways to reach someone who is currently held at the jail in Greenfield.

Note: Once an inmate is released from Franklin County, Securus communication services no longer apply to that person.

Other Franklin County Released Inmate Resources

The Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association page for Franklin County provides an overview of the office and its services. This is a good secondary source if you want to learn more about how the Franklin County Sheriff's Office fits into the statewide system. The association tracks data across all 14 Massachusetts counties and can give you context about how Franklin County compares to other jurisdictions in terms of jail population and released inmate volume.

The Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association lists details about the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, including facility size, staffing, and program information.

Franklin County also runs a Civil Process division at 101 Munson Street in Greenfield. The phone number is (413) 774-3235 and the email is process@fcso-ma.us. This division handles court papers and legal service, not inmate records, but it can be useful if you need documents served in connection with a case involving a released inmate. The office also runs a TRIAD Program for seniors and a K-9 Program, both of which operate separately from the jail but fall under the sheriff's authority.

Under M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A, some records may be withheld if their release could compromise an active investigation or violate someone's privacy. In most cases, basic release data like the date someone got out, their charges, and their booking number are available to the public. More sensitive materials, such as medical records or internal incident reports, are typically exempt from disclosure. If your request gets denied, the statute allows you to appeal the decision.

Cities in Franklin County

Franklin County is a rural county in western Massachusetts. No cities in Franklin County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. The largest community is Greenfield, which serves as the county seat. Released inmates from any town in Franklin County pass through the jail and house of correction at 160 Elm Street in Greenfield.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Franklin County. If you are looking for a released inmate and are not sure which county handled their case, check where the arrest took place. Each county runs its own jail with separate records and a different sheriff's office.