Framingham Jail Mugshots
Framingham jail mugshots involve both county and state systems. Local arrests in Framingham go through the Middlesex County Jail in North Billerica. But Framingham is also home to MCI-Framingham, the primary women's prison in Massachusetts. That means there are two separate facilities tied to this city and two different ways to search for inmate records. The Framingham Police Department processes local arrests, and booking data flows to the county system. For state inmates at MCI-Framingham, the Department of Correction and the VINE system are the places to look.
Framingham Overview
MCI-Framingham State Prison
MCI-Framingham is the primary women's prison in Massachusetts. It sits at 99 Loring Drive in Framingham. The facility opened in 1877, making it one of the oldest correctional institutions in the state. It runs at medium security and has capacity for about 572 inmates. The Department of Correction manages MCI-Framingham, not the county sheriff. This is an important distinction when you search for jail mugshots tied to this facility.
For inmates at MCI-Framingham, use the VINE system. Call (866) 277-7477 or go to VINELink online. VINE covers all state DOC facilities. You can search by name, ID number, or case number. The system shows custody status and lets you sign up for alerts when something changes. It is free and works 24 hours a day. You can also contact the DOC directly at (508) 422-3300 or email the Records Access Officer at doc.rao@state.ma.us.
| Facility | MCI-Framingham |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 Loring Drive, P.O. Box 9007 Framingham, MA 01701 |
| Phone | (508) 532-5100 |
| Fax | (508) 532-5115 |
| Type | Women's prison, medium security |
| Capacity | ~572 inmates |
Note: MCI-Framingham is the only state women's prison in Massachusetts and has been in operation since 1877.
Framingham Jail Mugshots From County
Local arrests in Framingham go to the Middlesex County Jail in North Billerica. This is separate from MCI-Framingham. The county jail at 269 Treble Cove Road holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from across Middlesex County. Call (978) 667-1711 to check if someone arrested in Framingham is in county custody. Give the full name and date of birth.
Middlesex County does not have an online inmate search tool. This limits your options. The phone call is the quickest way to check. For a more formal approach, file a written public records request with the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office. Include the person's name, arrest date, and what records you want. Under MGL c. 66, § 10, they must respond within 10 business days.
The Middlesex County jail roster page is a third-party resource that may show some inmate data for the county.
This tool pulls from public sources and can help when the direct county phone line is unavailable.
Framingham Police Arrest Records
The Framingham Police Department is at 1 William Welch Way. Call (508) 872-1212 for the main line. The department processes local arrests and maintains its own booking data. The records division can provide arrest reports for cases handled by Framingham officers.
The City of Framingham website links to all city departments and public services.
You can find contact details for the police department and other city services here.
Under MGL c. 41, § 98F, the Framingham Police keep a daily arrest log. This log shows names, addresses, and charges for each arrest. It is a public record. View it at the station during business hours. No fee. The log does not include mugshots but gives you the data to follow up with the county sheriff or the DOC. Domestic violence cases stay off the public log per MGL c. 41, § 97D.
Framingham District Court Records
The Framingham District Court is at 600 Concord Street. Call (508) 875-7464 for case inquiries. The court handles misdemeanor cases and some felony matters from Framingham and nearby towns. You can search case records online through the Massachusetts Trial Court case search at no cost. Enter a name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.
Court dockets do not show mugshot photos. They do confirm arrest details that point you to the right facility. If the case involves a local arrest, check with Middlesex County. If it involves a state inmate at MCI-Framingham, contact the DOC. In-person visits let you see full case files. Copy fees run $1 to $5 per page. Certified copies cost up to $20.
Note: Framingham has both county jail inmates at Billerica and state prison inmates at MCI-Framingham, so be sure to check the right system.
Framingham Mugshot Access Laws
Massachusetts mugshot access depends on timing. The Supervisor of Public Records ruled in opinion letter SPR10/152 that mugshots taken before criminal proceedings are public records under MGL c. 66, § 10. Once a complaint is filed, the photo becomes CORI data under MGL c. 6, § 167. This applies to both county jail photos at Middlesex and state prison photos at MCI-Framingham.
For county records, write to the Middlesex County Sheriff. For state records, contact the DOC Records Access Officer at doc.rao@state.ma.us or call (508) 422-3300. Both must respond within 10 business days. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page. Under MGL c. 4, § 7(26), agencies can deny requests based on exemptions for investigatory materials and safety concerns. Denied requests must cite the specific exemption. You have the right to appeal.
Record sealing under MGL c. 276, §§ 100A and 100C affects older records. Misdemeanors seal after 5 years. Felonies need 10 years. Sealed mugshots do not appear in standard searches. The CORI law page on mass.gov explains the full legal framework behind criminal record access in Massachusetts.
Framingham State Inmate Search
For state prison inmates at MCI-Framingham, the DOC inmate search page explains how to look up anyone in a Massachusetts state prison. The Department of Correction website has links to all 16 facilities and the Records Access Officer.
The VINE system covers all state prisons including MCI-Framingham. Call (866) 277-7477 or search at VINELink. VINE does not cover Middlesex County jail inmates. So if you need county-level data for a Framingham arrest, the phone and written request are your options. The criminal records topic page on mass.gov ties these tools together.
CORI checks through iCORI cost $25 per search. You need the name and date of birth. Results take 24 to 48 hours and cover convictions, active cases, and time served. CORI does not include mugshot images but confirms the data you need to make a targeted records request.
Middlesex County Jail Mugshots
Framingham is in Middlesex County. Local arrest bookings go through the county jail in North Billerica. The county page covers the full facility details, search methods, and public records access for all Middlesex County inmates.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Framingham. Newton and Waltham share Middlesex County while Worcester is the next major city to the west.