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www.mass.gov/eccfOrganization Chart
Mission:
The Essex County Sheriff's Department's top priority is to protect residents in the region from criminal offenders.This is accomplished by:
-Housing inmates in a secure and fair manner.
-Providing rehabilitation and academic training to offenders while they are incarcerated, so they will not repeat their mistakes once they are released.
-Practicing correctional polices that comply with all local, state and federal laws.
-Using innovative correctional approaches that are in accord with the Essex County Sheriff's Department's top mission.
-Informing and educating the public about the department through the media, tours of the facility and public appearances by the sheriff, administrators, K-9 Unit, and uniformed personnel.
Governing Laws:
Statutes
- MGL C. 37 S. 1-25
- Sheriffs
- MGL C. 126 S. 1-39
- Jails, Houses of Correction and Reformation and Industrial Farms
Regulations
- 103 CMR 900
- County Correctional Facilities