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Welcome to the CJPC County Corrections Project. Please use the buttons on the left to learn more about the project and about Massachusetts county corrections. Scroll down to see recently added articles and reports. Check back often for newly added articles, reports, and updates on the project. We hope you find this work interesting and useful, and we invite your feedback on this project. Please send comments and questions to [email protected].

New Articles and Reports:

At the Center of Massachusetts County Corrections: Sheriffs and Their Departments (posted 11/16/05)
A CJPC newsletter article on the state’s 14 sheriffs, their departments, and correctional facilities.

Updated Quick Facts About County Prisoners and Sheriffs (posted 11/16/05)
Important contextual information on county prisoners and facts about Massachusetts 14 sheriffs.

An Overview of Massachusetts District Attorneys (posted 11/16/05)
A CJPC newsletter article on the state’s 11 district attorneys.

Voting Rights of Prisoners and Ex-Offenders in Massachusetts (posted 10/5/05)
Many, if not most, county prisoners can vote while serving their sentences. A recent CJPC Newsletter article explains voting rights for prisoners in county and state facilities and discusses disenfranchisement for those serving felony sentences. See also the decision of August 1, 2008, in Stevens v. Town Clerk of Bridgewater affirming the right of civilly committed inmates to vote.

The Sheriffs' 2005-2006 Legislative Agenda (posted 8/12/05)
Massachusetts sheriffs have 20 bills pending. Bills call for new facilities, increased authority, new programs, and uniform practices and policies.