Kimball House / Pre-Release Overview
Kimball House / Pre-Release is best treated as a distinct pre-release and minimum-security component inside the Franklin County Sheriff's Office custody system. The research file notes that official capacity reports list Kimball House separately, that FCSO visiting materials group Kimball House with Minimum Security, and that FCSO property rules name Kimball House separately for approval and drop-off limits. Those details make it more specific than a generic annex, even though the official sources reviewed did not locate an independent public street address for Kimball House.
The public campus address remains the Franklin County Jail and House of Correction address at 160 Elm Street, Greenfield, MA 01301. The operator is the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, and the main phone is 413-774-4014. People assigned to Kimball House are still under sheriff custody, not Massachusetts Department of Correction state-prison custody. The population described in the research is sentenced men classified to pre-release or minimum security.
The FCSO facility operations page documents the broader jail operations that support records, communications, food service, maintenance, laundry, and other functions across the sheriff facility.
Kimball House Capacity and Population
The research gives two useful capacity references. The 2024 operational-capacity report lists Kimball House / Pre-Release at 14 beds. A historical Urban Institute Transition from Jail to Community report referenced 15 community transition beds in Kimball House. Current build wording should favor the 14-bed 2024 operational-capacity report while preserving the historical context as an older source.
Recent operational reports show Kimball House as a very small unit. The research notes average counts of 3 in 2025 H1, 3 in 2024 H2, 9 in 2024 H1, 2 in 2023 H2, and 12 in 2023 H1. These figures support the conclusion that Kimball House is a targeted pre-release and minimum-security placement rather than the main jail population. The broader Franklin County Jail and House of Correction had 326 design capacity and 186 average population in the July-December 2025 operational-capacity report.
How to Look Up Someone Assigned to Kimball House
No separate public roster for Kimball House / Pre-Release was located. The lookup route is the Franklin County Sheriff's Office main custody and records channel. Because Kimball House is a classification and housing component of the sheriff operation, a person assigned there should not be searched as if they were in a DOC state prison or a federal detention center unless the sheriff or court says the person has transferred.
- Call FCSO at 413-774-4014 and ask whether the person is in Franklin County Sheriff's Office custody and assigned to Kimball House / Pre-Release or another housing area.
- If a public record is needed, use the FCSO records-access route: records@fcso-ma.us or Franklin County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Records/Capt. Jason Yuryan, 160 Elm Street, Greenfield, MA 01301. Records questions use 413-774-4014 ext. 2191.
- For filed criminal charges, use the court route rather than Kimball House. Franklin County cases may involve Greenfield District Court, Orange District Court, or Franklin County Superior Court.
- If the person is no longer in sheriff custody after sentencing or transfer, check the Massachusetts Department of Correction lookup instructions and VINELink for state custody, or BOP and ICE tools for federal or immigration custody.
The no-roster finding is important. Kimball House is an official housing component, but there is no public page where visitors can browse current residents, booking photos, or pre-release status by name.
Kimball House Address and Contact
The official sources reviewed did not publish an independent public address for Kimball House. For public contact and travel planning, use the sheriff campus address and confirm directions, lobby procedures, parking, and visiting approval before arriving. Do not assume that a pre-release classification changes the normal security screening or visitor approval rules.
Kimball House / Pre-Release
Same sheriff campus as Franklin County Jail and House of Correction
160 Elm Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413-774-4014
Independent public street address not located in reviewed official sources
Visiting Someone at Kimball House / Pre-Release
FCSO's visiting-hours PDF groups Kimball House with Minimum Security. The schedule listed in the research is Wednesday 6:00-8:00 PM and Friday 5:30-7:00 PM. The general visitor approval process still applies: the incarcerated person provides names and dates of birth, the request is pre-screened and pre-approved, and the visitor completes the lobby Request to Visit Inmate Form.
Visitors are screened and scanned by metal detector. Acceptable ID examples include a valid driver's license, Massachusetts State ID, Massachusetts Welfare ID, or valid passport. People under 17 may not visit unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and proof of relationship is required. Cell phones are not allowed, and personal items must be left in lockers. Registration opens 15 minutes before the visiting period, and visitors are not processed during the final 30 minutes.
| Unit / Population | Visiting Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kimball House / Minimum Security | Wednesday 6:00-8:00 PM | In-person, approved visitors |
| Kimball House / Minimum Security | Friday 5:30-7:00 PM | In-person, approved visitors |
The FCSO visiting page explains the approval, ID, search, conduct, child visitor, contraband, and dress rules that apply before any Kimball House visit.
Mail, Phone, Video, and Money for Kimball House
FCSO did not publish a separate Kimball House mail policy in the reviewed materials. The funds mailing address in the research uses the inmate name and 160 Elm Street, Greenfield, MA 01301. Because Kimball House is part of the sheriff operation, families should confirm any mail or package limits with FCSO before sending personal correspondence or items.
| Service | Provider / Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | Securus | The outside contact must be on the inmate phone list and have a Securus account. |
| Video visitation | Securus | Web-based video access is available through the Securus app, computer, or tablet. |
| eMessaging | Securus | Messages, photos, eCards, and app-only VideoGrams may be reviewed. |
| Deposits | Access Corrections | Online, phone, and kiosk deposit routes apply to sheriff custody. Service fees are displayed during transaction. |
| Money order / bank check | Payable to inmate | Include purchaser name/address and inmate birth date, then mail to the inmate at 160 Elm Street. |
The researched Access Corrections limits are up to $300 in one day for one inmate and up to $325 over 12 days from one credit card. Online or phone deposits become available within one business day after transaction completion. Mailed money orders and bank checks are processed the next business day after receipt. For funds questions, the FCSO contact listed in the research is Brady Merrigan at 413-774-4014 ext. 2144.
The FCSO contact-an-inmate page identifies Securus as the phone, video visitation, and eMessaging provider.
Kimball House Property Rules
Kimball House has a separate property rule that should not be blurred into the main jail property process. FCSO's inmate-property page states that all Kimball House (Pre-Release) property for drop-off must be pre-approved by the Kimball House Unit Manager. It will only be accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Property will not be accepted during visiting hours or outside those listed times.
That rule is more restrictive than a casual visitor drop-off. It also confirms that Kimball House has distinct management practices for pre-release property even though a separate public street address was not located. For property held from booking, the general jail process still matters: property is inventoried and stored, some items may be rejected or stored by the arresting agency, and release to another adult requires the incarcerated person's release form and the recipient's official photo ID.
The FCSO inmate-property page is the source for the Kimball House approval and weekday drop-off limits.
Pre-Release Classification and Daily Context
The research identifies Kimball House residents as sentenced men classified to pre-release or minimum security. That does not mean every sentenced man at Franklin County Jail and House of Correction is in Kimball House. Capacity reports also list Pod D for male sentenced treatment and a separate Minimum Security category. Assignment depends on classification, sentence status, behavior, program eligibility, and operational needs inside the sheriff facility.
The broader Franklin County jail operation emphasizes treatment and reentry. FCSO materials describe evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy for men and women with substance-use or mental-health needs, a 360-hour treatment program for sentenced people, medication-assisted treatment beginning in 2016, and reentry support for Franklin County residents. The reentry program may help with identification documents, housing, transportation, employment, education, substance-use treatment, mental-health care, basic needs, and other community supports.
Those services matter for Kimball House because pre-release and minimum-security custody sits near the return-to-community end of the local sentence pathway. Still, a person assigned there remains in custody. Visits, communication, money, property, and release information should be confirmed with FCSO, not guessed from the term pre-release.
Conditions and Inspection Notes
DPH 2025 inspection text separately identified locations described as Kimble House first-floor break area, second-floor kitchen/laundry, second-floor bathroom, third-floor bathroom, and third-floor rooms among inspected or deficiency locations. The research notes this as evidence that the pre-release component has its own internal spaces. It should not be overstated into a claim about current daily conditions, because inspection details are point-in-time regulatory records.
The main jail and house of correction had DPH inspections in 2024 and 2025 under 105 CMR 451. January 2025 material reported 83 deficiencies and population 163. May 2025 material reported 48 deficiencies and population 125, and a June 18, 2025 letter said the submitted plan of correction addressed noted deficiencies. The 2025 State Auditor performance audit of FCSO covered July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 and included a finding on timely initial health assessments. FCSO responded with additional Nurse Practitioner staffing. These items are useful oversight context, but they do not replace a current call to the facility.
Note: Confirm Kimball House assignment, visiting approval, property approval, and release timing directly with FCSO before making plans.