Taunton Jail Mugshots
Taunton jail mugshots are held by the Bristol County Sheriff's Office and the Taunton Police Department. Taunton sits in Bristol County and serves as one of the county's two seats. If you need to look up booking photos or arrest records from Taunton, you can start with the sheriff's online tools or call the local police records division. The Bristol County House of Correction processes most jail bookings for the area. The Taunton Police Department also keeps its own arrest logs that are open to the public under state law. Searching for jail mugshots in Taunton takes a few steps, but the records are there if you know where to look.
Taunton Overview
Bristol County Jail Mugshots
The Bristol County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail that processes bookings for Taunton and the rest of Bristol County. When someone is arrested in Taunton, the police bring them to the Bristol County House of Correction for booking. That is where jail mugshots get taken. The sheriff's office keeps these records and can tell you if someone is in custody. You can call them at (508) 995-6400 to ask about an inmate by name.
The Bristol County Sheriff's Office website has info on inmate search and facility details. Bristol County does not take part in the statewide VINE notification system for county-level inmates. So you cannot use VINELink to check on someone held at the county jail. You must go through the sheriff's office or check with the Taunton Police records division for local arrest data. For state prison inmates, though, VINE does work. Call (866) 277-7477 to use it.
| Office | Bristol County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Phone | (508) 995-6400 |
| Website | bcso-ma.us |
| Jail | Bristol County House of Correction |
Note: Bristol County does not participate in the VINE system for county jail inmates, so you must contact the sheriff's office directly for custody status.
Taunton Arrest Records Search
The Taunton Police Department keeps its own arrest logs at 23 Leonard Street. Under MGL c. 41, § 98F, all municipal police departments in Massachusetts must maintain a daily log. These logs record the names and addresses of arrested persons, the charges, and the date and time. Police logs are public records. You can view them at the station during business hours at no cost. They are not part of the CORI system, so no special access is needed.
The City of Taunton website has contact info for all city departments including the police. If you want a copy of a specific arrest report, call the records division at (508) 823-5000 and ask what you need to submit. Some reports may cost $0.25 per page under the public records law.
The Taunton Police Department website provides direct access to department info and contact details for the records division.
This page covers city services and links to law enforcement resources in Taunton.
Keep in mind that MGL c. 41, § 97D requires police to keep domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse protection order cases out of the public log. Those entries stay confidential. Everything else on the daily log is fair game for public review.
Taunton District Court Records
Taunton District Court handles criminal cases that start in the city. The court is at 120 Cohannet Street, Taunton, MA 02780. You can call (508) 821-7900 for case info. Court records show charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. They do not include jail mugshots, but they confirm arrest details that pair with booking records from the sheriff's office.
Massachusetts Trial Court lets you search case dockets online for free. You can look up cases by name or case number. The system covers all district courts including Taunton. It shows party names, docket entries, and case status. Full documents are not available online. You need to visit the courthouse for those. Under MGL c. 66, § 10, you have the right to inspect public records at any government office. The agency has 10 business days to respond to a written request.
For more serious charges, cases go to Bristol County Superior Court in New Bedford or Fall River. Felony cases and grand jury matters get handled there.
Mugshot Access Laws in Taunton
Whether you can get a jail mugshot from Taunton depends on when it was taken. The Supervisor of Public Records issued an opinion in 2010 (SPR10/152) that set the rule. Mugshots taken before criminal proceedings start are public records under MGL c. 4, § 7(26). Once a complaint is filed and proceedings begin, the mugshot falls under CORI. That makes it restricted. Only authorized users can access CORI records, and a standard check costs $25 through the iCORI portal.
Police in Taunton have some room to release booking photos even after proceedings start. Under 803 CMR 7.10, departments can share CORI-related mugshots if they decide it serves an investigation. But this is discretionary. There is no guarantee a department will release a specific mugshot. The CORI law page on mass.gov explains what falls under these restrictions and who qualifies for access.
Note: Mugshots taken before criminal proceedings begin are public, but those taken after a complaint is filed fall under CORI restrictions per state opinion SPR10/152.
Sealing Taunton Jail Records
If you have an old arrest record from Taunton, you may be able to seal it. MGL c. 276, §§ 100A and 100C allow sealing of misdemeanor records after 5 years and felony records after 10 years from the date of conviction or release. Level 1 sex offender records can be sealed after 15 years. Level 2 and 3 sex offenders cannot seal their records. Once sealed, a record no longer shows up in standard CORI checks. The jail mugshot tied to that arrest also becomes restricted at that point.
Expungement is a separate process that permanently destroys the record. It is available for some cases. You can learn about both options at the mass.gov record sealing page and the expungement info page. Both require filing paperwork with the court and getting a judge to approve. The Taunton District Court at (508) 821-7900 can answer questions about the local process.
Bristol County Inmate Resources
Third-party sites can also help you find jail mugshots and inmate data for Taunton. The JailExchange page for Bristol County provides details on the House of Correction including inmate search tips and visitation info.
This listing covers the Bristol County jail that processes bookings from Taunton and other cities in the county.
The Bristol County Sheriff's Office site at bcso-ma.us is the primary source for direct inmate lookup. Call them first if you need current custody status for someone booked in Taunton. The sheriff handles all county jail operations, and their staff can check records by phone during business hours.
Bristol County Jail Mugshots
Taunton is in Bristol County. All jail bookings from Taunton go through the Bristol County House of Correction. The county page has full details on the sheriff's office, inmate search tools, and local jail records access for every town in Bristol County.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Taunton also have their own jail mugshot search pages with local police and court details.