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South Middlesex Correctional Center

Massachusetts Department of CorrectionMinimum security

South Middlesex Correctional Center is a state prison in Framingham, Massachusetts, run by the Massachusetts Department of Correction. The state classifies it as minimum security. Federal facility data from 2020 put its capacity at about 185 beds.

South Middlesex Correctional Center Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
135 Western Avenue, Framingham, MA 01701Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(508) 875-2883
Operated by
Massachusetts Department of Correction
County
Middlesex County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the Massachusetts Department of Correction and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on mass.gov

Jails and Police Near South Middlesex Correctional Center

Anyone arrested near Framingham is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other State Prisons in Massachusetts

Open status checked against the official mass.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an inmate at South Middlesex Correctional Center?
Use the official offender search of the Massachusetts Department of Correction (mass.gov). Search by name or state inmate number; the result shows the current facility. People in state prison are not listed on county jail rosters.
What is the phone number for South Middlesex Correctional Center?
The listed main number for South Middlesex Correctional Center is (508) 875-2883.
Who runs South Middlesex Correctional Center?
South Middlesex Correctional Center is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Correction and is located in Middlesex County.