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Bristol County's Visit Schedule: When You Can Visit and What Can Change It

Visiting plans can fall apart fast when you're working with outdated information. Here's how to find current Bristol County visiting times, what the weekly limits are, and how to check for cancellations—especially when the weather turns bad.

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Bristol County's Visit Schedule: When You Can Visit and What Can Change It

Bristol County posts visit times in the lobby of each facility. If you're already there, it's the quickest way to confirm you're looking at the current schedule for that location.

Visit times are also posted on the Bristol County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) website. If you're traveling any distance, check online first - it can save you a wasted trip if the schedule has changed.

Need to confirm whether visits are still happening? Call the Bristol County Sheriff's Office main switchboard at (508) 995-6400. It's your best bet for a clear answer before you head out.

Bristol County allows two 60-minute social visits per week. One catch: an inmate can't have two visits on the same day. Plan your visits for separate days.

Heads-up: Visits may be cancelled or adjusted at any time.

Bad weather is one of the most common reasons visits get cancelled. If conditions look rough, call the Sheriff's Office main switchboard at (508) 995-6400 before you leave home.

Bristol County's Visit Schedule: When You Can Visit and What Can Change It

Even when you've checked the posted schedule, the facility can still make changes - visits may be cancelled or adjusted at any time. The same goes for phone calls: the facility may impose restrictions on free calls, including time limits, call schedules, or other controls.

  • ✓ Check the visit times posted in the lobby of the facility
  • ✓ Check the visit times posted on the BCSO website
  • ✓ Call the BCSO main switchboard at (508) 995-6400 to confirm the current schedule and any recent changes before you travel

Bristol County Sheriff's Office operates two facilities: the Dartmouth Correctional Complex at 400 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747, and the Ash Street Jail at 226 Ash Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Double-check that you're looking at the schedule for the right location.

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