Plymouth County Arrest Records Search
Plymouth County recent arrests are processed through the sheriff's department, local police, and district courts across southeastern Massachusetts. Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. has led the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department since 2004. He is the 30th High Sheriff in a line that dates back to 1692. The county operates the Plymouth County Correctional Facility, one of the larger county jails in the state, with capacity for 1,140 to 1,650 inmates. If you need to find arrest records, look up an inmate, or check a criminal case in Plymouth County, this page covers all the main ways to do it.
Plymouth County Overview
Plymouth County Sheriff's Department
The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department is based at 24 Long Pond Road in Plymouth. The main phone is (508) 830-6200. Sheriff McDonald oversees the correctional facility, civil process division, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, K-9 unit, warrant apprehension team, and communications center. Special Sheriff Gerald Pudolsky assists with operations.
The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department website is the starting point for finding arrest records and inmate information. The screenshot below shows their homepage.
The Plymouth County Correctional Facility at 26 Long Pond Road opened in 1994 and holds county, state, and federal male inmates. It has modern security systems, medical services, educational programs, vocational training, and re-entry programs. The Women's Detention Unit and Pre-Release Center are on the same campus.
| Office | Plymouth County Sheriff's Department |
|---|---|
| Address |
24 Long Pond Road Plymouth, MA 02360 |
| Phone | (508) 830-6200 |
| Fax | (508) 830-6234 |
| Website | pcsdma.org |
Plymouth County Inmate Lookup
To find out if someone is in custody after a recent arrest in Plymouth County, check the inmate information page on the sheriff's website. Enter the person's name, date of birth, or inmate ID. Results show custody status, facility location, booking date, expected release date, and basic charge information.
You can also call (508) 830-6200 any time of day. Give the full legal name and date of birth. Staff will check if that person is currently in the Plymouth County Correctional Facility. The VINELink system at (866) 277-7477 can track custody status and send free alerts when someone's status changes.
The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, led by Captain Scott Petersen, handles crime scene evidence collection and other investigative services. Call (508) 830-6345 for that division. The warrant apprehension team actively works to find and arrest people with outstanding warrants in Plymouth County.
Note: The communications center at (508) 830-6200 operates around the clock and can direct calls about recent arrests to the right department.
Plymouth County Arrest Records Requests
The Records Access Officer for Plymouth County is Jessica Kenny, General Counsel. Reach her at (508) 830-6200, extension 867, or email jkenny@pcsdma.org. You can visit the records division in person Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or send a written request by mail or fax to (508) 830-6234.
Under M.G.L. c. 66, Section 10, the office has 10 business days to respond. Available information includes custody status, basic booking data, charges filed, expected release dates, bail or bond amounts, and facility location. Medical records, disciplinary reports, security classification documents, and personal identifiers like social security numbers are not public.
For court records from Plymouth County arrests, the MassCourts portal covers Plymouth District Court at 52 Obery Street, Brockton District Court at 215 Main Street, and Hingham District Court at 28 Derby Street. Plymouth County Superior Court is also at 52 Obery Street in Plymouth. Call (508) 747-8400 for that court.
Visiting After a Plymouth County Arrest
If someone you know was recently arrested and is being held in Plymouth County, the visitor information page explains how visitation works. General population visiting hours run Wednesday through Sunday at three time slots: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Pre-trial detainees (people arrested but not yet convicted) get three one-hour visits per week. Sentenced inmates get two. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list and bring a valid photo ID. Arrive 30 minutes before the visit time. No electronic devices, food, or tobacco are allowed.
An important change took effect June 1, 2024: all personal mail to inmates now goes through the Securus Digital Mail Center, where it gets scanned and printed. Physical mail is destroyed 60 days after upload. Legal mail still goes directly to the facility at 26 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360.
Sealing Plymouth County Arrest Records
Massachusetts law allows sealing of arrest records after certain wait times. Misdemeanors can be sealed 3 years after the case ends under M.G.L. c. 276, Section 100A. Felonies take 7 years. Dismissed cases and not guilty findings can be sealed right away. Since the 2023 Commonwealth v. J.F. decision, not guilty findings are automatically sealed.
For Plymouth County cases, file your sealing petition at the court that handled the case. Plymouth District Court or Brockton District Court are the most common locations. The state sealing portal has all the forms and instructions. You do not need a lawyer, but free help is available through Greater Boston Legal Services at (617) 371-1234 or the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation at (617) 259-1660.
Plymouth County Inmate Programs
The Substance Use Disorder Program at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility has 62 beds and runs a 4-month cognitive-behavioral curriculum. It is funded by the Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. Inmates attend mandatory morning meetings on weekdays, take classes on denial, relapse prevention, and coping skills, and go to twelve-step AA/NA meetings four times a week.
The facility also runs a farm on Obery Street where inmates work. Community labor volunteer programs send inmate work crews to help with projects around the county. Educational programs include GED preparation, adult basic education, and vocational training. The civil process division in the Brockton office handles over 25,000 documents per year and is fully self-funded through fees, costing taxpayers nothing.
Plymouth County Arrest Data
In 2023, Plymouth County recorded 589 total arrests, a 6.51% decrease from 2022. Juvenile arrests totaled 19. The arrest rate was 856.47 per 100,000 people. Group B offenses (less serious crimes) made up 50.3% of all arrests. Crimes against people were 34.5%, property crimes were 11.7%, and crimes against society were 3.6%. The top categories were "all other offenses" at 163 arrests, driving under the influence at 79, and larceny at 46.
Cities in Plymouth County
Plymouth County has several communities with their own police departments that handle local arrests. Cases then move through the Plymouth County court system.
Other communities in Plymouth County include Marshfield, Duxbury, Hingham, Scituate, Hanover, Whitman, Bridgewater, and Middleborough. Each town has its own police force.
Nearby Counties
Plymouth County borders Norfolk, Bristol, and Barnstable counties. Check the location of the arrest to determine which county's courts handle the case.