Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center, Ma

Physical Address
165 Marston StLawrence, MA, 01841

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Guides for This Facility

At a Glance

Visitation

  • Posted county visiting hours are weekdays 7:30 AM–9:00 PM and weekends 7:30 AM–2:30 PM.
  • Visitors must be pre-approved and added to the inmate's approved visiting list before visiting.
  • Video visits are typically recorded or monitored and require advance booking or approval.

Communication

  • Inmates can place outgoing calls only; incoming calls are not permitted.
  • All calls are monitored and recorded.
  • Friends and family can set up prepaid calling accounts online to receive or fund inmate calls.

Sending Money

  • Access Corrections / Secure Deposits is the preferred method and accepts only U.S. funds and U.S.-based money orders/checks and addresses.
  • You can sign up online or in the Access Corrections app, or call their toll-free bilingual line at 1-866-345-1884 any time.
  • Secure Deposits provides a no-fee mail lockbox for checks and money orders to Secure Deposits - Massachusetts DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Visitation at Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center follows posted county schedules: weekdays 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM and weekends 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Confirm the current schedule before you travel. To visit, the inmate typically submits a visitor application to add you to their approved list, and the facility runs background checks. Visits may be in-person or by video. Video visits are commonly recorded or monitored, and advance booking is usually required. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID for each adult visitor, plus any original documents required for minors. If you plan to add funds, deposit options often include secure online vendors and cash-only drop-off networks. Confirm accepted methods before sending money.

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Communication

Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center allows inmates to place outgoing calls only. You cannot call an inmate directly. All outbound calls are monitored and recorded. Friends and family typically need to set up and fund a prepaid calling account online through the facility's approved communications vendor. The facility also offers an electronic mail system for inmates. Commissary funds are accepted by money order or through the facility's online portal. Some services may be accessible through smartphone apps like JPay. To avoid delays, set up your account with the approved vendor and make sure you're on the inmate's approved contact list before expecting calls or scheduling visits.

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Sending Money

Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center uses Access Corrections / Secure Deposits as the main way to add funds. Only U.S. funds are accepted, including U.S.-based checks and money orders with U.S. addresses. You can set up deposits online, through the Access Corrections app, or by calling their bilingual 24/7 support line at 1-866-345-1884. Prefer to mail payment? Secure Deposits offers a no-fee lockbox for checks and money orders sent to: Secure Deposits - Massachusetts DOC, PO Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Deposit forms are available in the lobby and online. Some in-person options exist, including an "Inmate Funds" drop box and cash-only drop-off locations through Cash Pay Today. Checks and money orders typically process within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays), though holds can apply.

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Common Questions

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What are the visiting hours at Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center, MA?

Posted county visiting hours are weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Confirm the current schedule before you travel, since hours can change.

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How do I get approved to visit someone at this facility?

The inmate usually starts by submitting a visitor application to add you to their approved visiting list. You may also need to complete facility paperwork and pass background or ID checks before visits are allowed.

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Can I add money to an inmate's account and how?

Common options include secure deposit providers and cash-only deposit networks, depending on what the facility accepts. Confirm the approved vendor and payment method before sending money.

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Can I call an inmate at Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center?

No. Incoming calls to inmates are not permitted at this facility. Inmates may place outgoing calls only.

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Are inmate phone calls monitored or recorded?

Yes. All calls at this facility are monitored and recorded.

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How do I set up an account to receive calls or add funds for an inmate?

Set up a prepaid calling account online through the facility’s approved communications vendor before expecting calls. Commissary funds can be sent by money order or through the facility’s online portal, and some services may be accessible using smartphone apps (for example, JPay).

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If you need to send money to someone at Lawrence Corrections Alternative Center in Massachusetts, use Access Corrections (Secure Deposits). This is the preferred method, and it accepts only U.S. funds and only U.S.-based money orders, checks, and addresses.

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