Search Plymouth Jail Mugshots
Plymouth jail mugshots are managed by the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility on Long Pond Road. Plymouth is the county seat, and the jail sits just minutes from the police station. The Plymouth County system holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from across the county. If someone was arrested in Plymouth, their booking photo and inmate record will be at this facility. Unlike Essex County, Plymouth County does not participate in VINE, so you need to use other methods to search. This page walks through every option for finding jail mugshots from Plymouth arrests.
Plymouth Overview
Plymouth Jail Mugshots at the County Facility
The Plymouth County Correctional Facility is the main jail for all of Plymouth County. It opened in 1994 and has a capacity of about 1,650 inmates. The facility is at 26 Long Pond Road in Plymouth. It houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates at medium and maximum security levels. When someone gets arrested by Plymouth Police, the booking process starts at the police station and the inmate record moves to the county jail if the person is held.
Plymouth County also runs a Women's Detention Unit and a Pre-Release Center, both at 24 Long Pond Road. The pre-release center focuses on reentry and work release programs. All three facilities fall under the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department.
| Police | Plymouth Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 |
| Phone | (508) 830-4218 |
| County Jail | Plymouth County Correctional Facility |
| Jail Address | 26 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 |
| Jail Phone | (508) 830-6200 |
The Plymouth District Court at 52 Obery Street handles arraignments and most criminal cases from Plymouth arrests. Call (508) 747-8400 for court info. Felony cases can move to the Plymouth County Superior Court.
Note: Plymouth County does not participate in VINE, so you cannot use that system to search for inmates held here.
How to Find Plymouth Jail Mugshots
There are a few ways to search for jail mugshots from Plymouth. The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department has an online inmate locator on its website at pcsdma.org. You can search by name, booking number, date of birth, or commitment number. The system shows current custody status, charges, expected release dates, and which facility the person is in. This is the fastest online option.
You can also call the jail at (508) 830-6200 during business hours. Staff can check custody status by name if you provide enough identifying details. For more detailed records, submit a written public records request to the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department Records Division at 24 Long Pond Road. Under MGL c. 66, § 10, the agency has 10 business days to respond. Copy fees are about $0.25 per page.
The in-person option works too. Visit the Records Division at 24 Long Pond Road between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Bring a government-issued photo ID. Staff can look up records and make copies on the spot.
The Jail Exchange page for Plymouth County has additional info on the facility, including inmate search tips and visitation details.
This third-party resource covers the basics of the Plymouth County jail system and can help you find the right contact for inmate records.
Plymouth Mugshot Access and State Law
Massachusetts law treats jail mugshots differently than most states. The Supervisor of Public Records ruled in 2010 (SPR10/152) that booking photos taken before criminal proceedings begin are public records. Once a criminal complaint is filed, the mugshot falls under CORI and access gets restricted. This applies to all Plymouth arrests the same way it applies statewide.
Police arrest logs remain public regardless. MGL c. 41, § 98F requires the Plymouth Police Department to maintain a daily log showing the names and addresses of arrested persons along with charges filed. You can view these logs at the police station during business hours. They are free to inspect. The one exception under MGL c. 41, § 97D is domestic violence cases, sexual assault, and abuse protection orders, which must be kept off the public log.
Plymouth County reported 589 total arrests in 2023. That was a 6.51% drop from 2022. The arrest rate came to about 856 per 100,000 residents. Group B offenses made up just over half of all arrests. Crimes against persons accounted for about 34.5%. DUI arrests totaled 79, and larceny arrests were 46. These numbers give some context for the volume of booking records the county processes each year.
For records that have been through the system, the iCORI portal lets you run a criminal record check for $25. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Results come in 24 to 48 hours. CORI checks show convictions and active cases but not mugshots directly. Under MGL c. 276, §§ 100A and 100C, misdemeanor records can be sealed after 5 years and felonies after 10 years.
Plymouth Police and Jail Records
The Town of Plymouth website has links to the police department and town services.
The town site provides contact details for the police records division and other public safety resources in Plymouth.
The Plymouth Police Department has a records division you can contact directly. Call (508) 830-4218 for general inquiries. For court records, the state's online docket search lets you look up cases by name or number for free. It shows charges, hearing dates, and case status but not mugshots or police reports. In-person court record inspection is available during business hours at the Plymouth District Court.
Note: Plymouth is the county seat, so both the police station and the county jail are in the same town, which can simplify the search process.
Visiting Inmates in Plymouth County
The Plymouth County Correctional Facility offers several visit types. Contact visits are available after a security assessment. Non-contact visits happen through glass and are the standard option. Attorneys and clergy get professional visit privileges. Some housing units have video visitation as well.
Visits can be restricted if the facility is on lockdown, if the inmate has disciplinary issues, or if the visitor has had prior violations. Court-ordered restrictions also apply. Weekly limits on visits are in place, so check with the facility before you go. Call (508) 830-6200 for current visitation hours and rules.
Plymouth County Jail Mugshots
Plymouth is in Plymouth County and serves as the county seat. The county page covers the full jail system, all facilities, and detailed search options for the entire county.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in southeastern Massachusetts near Plymouth. Each has its own police department, and arrests flow through the relevant county jail system.