Souza-Baranowski Correctional Facility

Visiting at Souza-Baranowski starts with pre-approval: complete and mail the Visitor Application Form so the inmate can add you to their approved visiting list before you arrive. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for check-in—a state driver's license, passport, military ID, or official state or federal photo ID card all work. Minors under 18 don't need separate pre-approval, but they must come with a parent or legal guardian who has physical custody and is already on the approved list. If a non-parent adult is bringing a minor, you'll need a Minor Consent Form and Superintendent approval. Visitor-list limits depend on security level: Maximum allows 8, Medium allows 8, and Minimum/Pre-release allows 10. Lists can be revised three times per year. New inmates may have two pending adult visitors while applications are processed; pending visitors are deactivated after 40 business days if not approved. Detection-dog alerts, searches, or rule violations can lead to denied or suspended visits. Medical devices or life-saving medications require prior Superintendent approval and documentation.

Souza-Baranowski Correctional Facility offers video visits through Securus Video Visitation. Before you can schedule, you'll need to complete the facility's pre-approval process and be on the inmate's pre-approved visiting list—booking won't work until that step is done. Set up your Securus account ahead of time so you're ready to book sessions once approved. Visiting hours and session availability can change, so check the institution's visiting hours on the Prison Locations Page and call to confirm before you book. Keep in mind that video sessions, calls, and messaging through third-party vendors may be monitored, so follow both vendor and facility rules during setup and use.

Start with the Massachusetts DOC family resources for Souza-Baranowski Correctional Facility. That page pulls together the tools families use most—how to find an inmate, contact an inmate, deposit money, and locate reentry services. Before you make a trip or try to complete paperwork, use the DOC resources page as your primary source for facility-specific forms, procedures, and up-to-date links. If you come to the facility for a visit, property pick-up, or enrollment services, bring a valid photo ID. Some tasks like property pick-up and clothing exchanges are often handled by appointment on weekdays, so plan ahead and confirm scheduling details. The facility may use drug-detection dogs; if you have a medical need or dog allergy, you may need prior approval and documentation.