Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office

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The Berkshire County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency responsible for providing services to the residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The Sheriff's Office is headed by Sheriff Thomas N. Bowler.

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Services

• Law Enforcement: The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to the towns of Adams, Alford, Becket, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Dalton, Egremont, Florida, Great Barrington, Hancock, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Ashford, New Marlborough, North Adams, Otis, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sandisfield, Savoy, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, Washington, West Stockbridge, Williamstown, and Windsor.
• Corrections: The Sheriff's Office operates the Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction, which houses inmates who are awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment.
• Civil Process: The Sheriff's Office serves civil process, such as summonses, complaints, and subpoenas.
• Court Security: The Sheriff's Office provides security for the Berkshire County Superior Court and the Berkshire County District Court.
• Community Policing: The Sheriff's Office works with community organizations to provide crime prevention and public safety programs.

Berkshire County Arrest Warrants Search

How to Find a Warrant in Berkshire County

To find out if there is an active warrant for your arrest in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, you can:

• Contact the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office: You can call the Sheriff's Office at 413-443-7220 or visit their website at www.berkshiresheriff.org.
• Visit the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office in person: The Sheriff's Office is located at 467 Cheshire Road Pittsfield, MA 01201.
• Check the Massachusetts Trial Court website: You can search for warrants by name or case number on the Trial Court website at www.mass.gov/courts.

What Information Do I Need to Provide?

When you contact the Sheriff's Office or visit the website, you will need to provide the following information:

• Your full name
• Your date of birth
• Your Social Security number (optional)
• The city or town where you live

What if I Have a Warrant?

If there is an active warrant for your arrest, you will need to turn yourself in to the Sheriff's Office. You can do this by going to the Sheriff's Office in person or by calling 413-443-7220 to arrange a time to surrender.

If you fail to turn yourself in, you may be arrested by the police.

What if I Am Not Sure if I Have a Warrant?

If you are not sure if there is a warrant out for your arrest, you can contact the Sheriff's Office or visit the Trial Court website to check. It is always better to be safe than sorry, so it is a good idea to check if you have any outstanding warrants before traveling or applying for a job.

Berkshire County Mugshots

The Berkshire County Sheriff's Office does not release mugshots to the public.

Bond Information

What is a Bail Bond?

A bail bond is a guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear for all scheduled court hearings. The bond is typically posted by a bail bondsman, who charges a fee for their services.

How to Post a Bond in Berkshire County

To post a bond in Berkshire County, you will need to contact a bail bondsman. There are many bail bondsmen in Berkshire County, and you can find a list of them on the Sheriff's Office website.

Once you have contacted a bail bondsman, they will need to collect the following information from you:

• The defendant's name
• The defendant's date of birth
• The defendant's Social Security number
• The defendant's address
• The defendant's charges
• The amount of the bond

The bail bondsman will then contact the Sheriff's Office to verify the information and to post the bond. Once the bond has been posted, the defendant will be released from jail.

What if I Can't Afford to Post a Bond?

If you cannot afford to post a bond, you may be eligible for a release on personal recognizance (ROR). ROR means that you will be released from jail without having to post a bond, but you will be required to sign a promise to appear for all scheduled court hearings.

To be eligible for ROR, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must not be a flight risk.
• You must not be a danger to yourself or others.
• You must have a stable residence.
• You must have a job or other means of support.

If you are granted ROR, you will be required to sign a release form and to provide the court with your address and phone number. You will also be required to attend all scheduled court hearings.

If you fail to appear for a scheduled court hearing, your ROR may be revoked and you may be arrested and jailed.

Berkshire County Most Wanted

The Berkshire County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and armed robbery.

To view the most wanted list, visit the Sheriff's Office website.

If you have information about the whereabouts of any of the individuals on the most wanted list, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 413-443-7220.

Sex Offender Registry

The Berkshire County Sheriff's Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry in accordance with the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB). The registry contains information about individuals who have been convicted of certain sex offenses.

To search the Sex Offender Registry, visit the Sheriff's Office website.

If you have any questions about the Sex Offender Registry, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 413-443-7220.

Location and Contact Details

• Address: 467 Cheshire Road Pittsfield, MA 01201
• Phone: 413-443-7220
• Fax: 413-499-7200
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Berkshire County Sheriff's Office