Massachusetts Correctional Institution Norfolk

By BpRichfield, 6 May, 2024
Description of Facility

MCI Norfolk is a medium security prison that opened in 1927. It can accommodate up to 1,473 adult males, making it the largest prison in Massachusetts. The facility is enclosed by a five thousand-foot-long, nineteen-foot-high wall for security. Additionally, there is a minimum security unit with eighteen dormitory-like living units.

Inmates at Norfolk have the opportunity to participate in various rehabilitation programs, including an alternatives to violence program which focuses on conflict resolution skills and an emotional awareness and healing program promoting emotional and spiritual responsibility. Inmates can also access vocational programs in barbering, culinary arts and dog training. Educational courses, as well as classes on parenting and substance abuse are also available. Work opportunities include working in a chemical shop, a welding shop, a clothing print shop, and a metal shop.

Visiting Hours & Information

In order to visit an inmate in Massachusetts you must do the following:

  • First, request the inmate add you to their prospective visitors list.
  • Next, complete a Massachusetts inmate visitors application. The application is also available in Spanish.
  • Complete and sign the form, then mail the application back to the facility your inmate is located in.
  • You will be notified of the status of your application, approved or denied.
  • Once approved you should familiarize yourself with the rules/dress code.
  • When attending a visit, you must provide a valid government issued photo identification such as a driver's license or passport.

MCI Norfolk Visiting Hours:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
1:00pm-8:30pm

Saturday:
1:00pm-8:30pm

Important things to remember when visiting an inmate at MCI Norfolk:

  • Learn about how visitors enter and are processed into the facility and get an in depth look into the visiting process by reading the MCI Norfolk visiting procedures.
  • Visitors and their vehicle may be searched, weapons are prohibited from being on facility grounds including in your vehicle.
  • Review the Massachusetts visitors dress code.
Facility Telephone Number
560-660-5900
Facility Address

Massachusetts Correctional Institution Norfolk
2 Clark Street
Norfolk, MA 02056
United States

Inmate Mailing Address

Inmate Name, ID Number
MCI Norfolk
P.O. Box 43
Norfolk, MA 02056
United States