Understanding Somerset County Jail Rosters
People call us every day asking about the Somerset County jail roster. Which one? There are a few Somerset Counties out there holding inmates—Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, even Maryland. But the most active online roster we’ve seen families use is from Somerset County, Maine. That’s where dispatch logs and jail bookings update regularly on the county site. If your person’s in another, we’ll cover those too. Bottom line: rosters show current inmates, charges, booking dates. They don’t always list release dates or bonds—that’s separate.
We’ve helped hundreds pull these up. Go to the official Somerset County Maine site first: Somerset Jail Bookings. It lists names, ages, charges, booking times. Updates multiple times a day. But don’t trust it 100% for releases—call the jail to confirm. Policies shift, and tech glitches happen.
Facility Overview: Somerset County Jail, Maine
This is the one with the public roster most folks mean. It’s a county jail in Madison, Maine, run by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office. Holds about 200 inmates max—140 men, 60 women. Mostly pre-trial detainees, short-term sentences under a year, some state parole violators. Security’s medium—no supermax, but they lock down for fights or escapes.
We know guys who’ve done time there. Pods are 20-30 beds, concrete floors, steel bunks. Meals come three times a day—think oatmeal breakfast, baloney sandwiches lunch, mystery meat dinner. Not gourmet, but edible. Rec yard’s small, basketball hoop if you’re lucky. They run AA meetings, GED classes, some vocational stuff like welding on good behavior days.
Location and Contact Information
Main spot: 131 E. Madison Road, Madison, ME 04950. Phone the jail direct at 207-474-7409 for roster questions. Fax 207-474-5802 if you’re sending paperwork. Sheriff’s main line is same number. Email? They don’t list one publicly—call instead. Hours for inquiries: 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays.
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Jail | 207-474-7409 |
| Sheriff’s Office | 207-474-7409 |
| Website | Jail Bookings |
Pro tip: Officers answer quick but busy. Have the inmate’s full name and DOB ready.
How to Access the Roster
Step one: Hit somersetcountyme.gov/somerset-jail-bookings. Scroll for recent bookings. Names, photos sometimes, charges like OUI, theft, assault. Sorted by date. No search bar—just scan.
- Check date—roster lags 24 hours sometimes.
- Call if not listed—they might be in holding.
- Other counties? NJ has no public roster online; call 908-231-7150. PA Somerset: 814-445-1500, check their page.
Families freak when names vanish. Means released, transferred, or glitch. Always verify by phone.
Visiting Information
Visits at Maine facility: Non-contact booths mostly, video options too. Hours: Weekends 1-3 PM and 4-6 PM. No kids under 16 without ID. Dress code’s strict—no tank tops, shorts, hoodies. Metal detectors everywhere. Schedule online via their vendor or call ahead.
From experience, show up 30 minutes early. Visiting room smells like bleach and vending machine snacks. 20 minutes per slot. Officers watch close—no passing notes. Video visits from home? Use Securus or similar—$10 for 30 minutes.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday/Sunday | 1-3 PM, 4-6 PM |
| Holidays | Call to confirm |
Approved list only—5-10 visitors max. Background check takes weeks.
Inmate Communication
Phone calls: Collect via Securus, 6 AM to 11 PM. $0.21/minute from cells. Video calls same app. Mail: USPS only, no care packages. Scans for drugs—we’ve seen letters returned for lipstick.
Inmates get tablets for emails, music—earn via good time. But commissary buys them. Families tell us calls drop mid-sentence. Pre-pay accounts save headaches.
- Mail address: Inmate Name, Booking #, 131 E. Madison Rd, Madison ME 04950
- No Polaroids, glitter, perfume.
Sending Money to Inmates
Commissary via TouchPay or kiosk at jail. Online at touchpayonline.com, code 10651200. $10 minimum. Funds for hygiene, snacks, stamps. No cash drops—they scan IDs now.
One guy we knew sent $50 weekly—got Ramen, soap, phone credit. Clears in 24-48 hours. Watch fees—10% commissary cut sometimes.
Daily Life at This Facility
Wake up 5:30 AM, count. Breakfast 6 AM. Lockdown 12-1 for lunch. Jobs pay $1/day—kitchen, laundry. Showers three times weekly. Fights happen over cards or debts. Officers mostly fair, but short-staffed nights.
Programs: NA, anger management, Bible study. Law library’s tablets now—print 10 pages/week. Medical? Basic—Tylenol, nurse call. Chronic stuff gets outside doc.
Reality check: Boredom’s killer. Read books from approved list. Families, send puzzles via mail.
History and Background
Built 1980s, expanded 2010 for capacity. Been escapes—one 2023 chase made news. Recent: MAT program for opioids—Suboxone if qualified. Sheriff pushes rehab over lockup.
Notable: Handled COVID lockdowns hard, vaccinated most by 2022.
How to Get There
From Portland: I-95 north to Skowhegan, Route 201 to Madison. 2 hours. Nearest hotels: Madison Motor Inn, Skowhegan Super 8. Bus: Concord Coach to Skowhegan, taxi rest.
Park free, but lock valuables. Winter roads slick—allow extra time.
Other Somerset County Jails
New Jersey: Somerset County Jail, Somerville. No online roster—call 908-231-7150. Their page has MAT info.
Pennsylvania: Somerset County Jail. Inmate locator spotty. Phone 814-445-1500. Suicidal concerns? They respond fast.
Maryland: Digital mail only, no packages. Check their rules.
Practical Tips from the Inside
Don’t panic if roster’s empty. Call. Families, set up accounts Day 1. Inmates, follow rules—extra phone time pays off. Bonds? Court clerk handles, not jail.
We hear stories of transfers to bigger joints like Windham. Ask for updates weekly.
Legal aid? Maine Prisoner Advocacy, 207-774-3442. Free consults.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find someone on the Somerset County Jail roster?
Go to somersetcountyme.gov/somerset-jail-bookings for Maine’s live list. Scan recent entries for name and charges. If not there, call 207-474-7409—they check holds not online.
Can I visit an inmate right after booking?
No, processing takes 48-72 hours. Get approved first—submit ID online or by mail. Visits weekends only, 20 minutes max.
How much are phone calls from Somerset County Jail?
About $0.21 per minute collect via Securus. Pre-pay saves money. Calls 6 AM-11 PM, recorded, no three-ways.
What can I send in mail to inmates?
Letters, photos, books from publisher. No envelopes with stamps, no colored paper. Address with booking number or mail returns.
How do I put money on an inmate’s books?
Use TouchPay online, code 10651200. Kiosk at jail too. $10 min, for commissary only—hygiene, snacks, calls.