MCI- Cedar Junction at Walpole
Route 1A
PO Box 100
South Walpole, MA 02071

Phone: (508) 660-8000
Security Level: 6
Superintendent: Peter St Armand
Deputy Supt.of Operations: Robert Soares
Deputy Supt. Of Programs: John Luongo

MCI-Cedar Junction is a maximum security prison for male offenders. MCI-Cedar Junction also houses the Departmental Disciplinary Unit, or DDU.

Visiting periods are 7 days a week:

9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M to 11:30 A.M
1:00 P.M to 2:00 P.M
2:30 P.M to 3:30 P.M
6:30 P.M to 7:30 P.M (Tuesdays Only)Family and friends visiting an inmate in General Population must contact the prison to schedule a visit no less than 24 hours before, and no more than 2 weeks in advance. All visits are done on a first come, first serve basis. *To schedule a visit call the facility at (508) 660-8000 Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-11:00AM , 1:00PM-3:45PM, and then 6:00PM-9:00PM.

Inmates are not allowed more than one visiting period per day.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children will not be allowed in unless a original birth certificate or certified copy is presented.

VISITORS DRESS CODE:
The following articles of clothing ARE NOT permitted into the visiting room.
Male Visitors: No blue denim pants, coats or vests. No sweatpants, sweatsuits, black, blue or gray sweatshirts, fatigue, camouflage clothing, shorts, sleeveless shirts, bare midriff, clothing similar to that issued to the inmate, blue chambray shirts.
Female Visitors: No tights, leotards, bodysuits, spandex, sweatsuits, sleeveless garments, halter (tank) tops, clothing that reveals the midriff or exposes the back beyond the upper shoulder area, visible sheer clothing, bathing suits, gym shorts, low cut or revealing clothing, no dresses or skirts (including slits) that are more than 4 inches above the knee, no open pockets, no hairspray cans.
All Visitors: Footwear must be worn, No jewelry other than a wedding ring or medical alert bracelt, one set of earrings, and one religious medal. No ripped clothing. All hairpieces are subject to search.

WEST/EAST WING SEGREGATION UNITS VISITS:

Rules for scheduling visits for inmates in WEST/EAST Segregation units are the same as those of General Population. However, you may only call to schedule the appointment between 3:00PM – 6:00PM daily. When calling, be sure to specifiy you are scheduling a visit for an inmate in Seg.

West Wing Segregation Unit Visiting
9:00AM- 10:00AM
10:30AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
2:30PM-3:30PM

East Wing Segregation Unit Visiting
8:45AM – 9:45AM
10:00AM – 11:00AM
12:45PM-1:45PM
2:15PM-3:15PM

ALL VISITORS SHOULD ARRIVE AT THE INSTITUTION AT LEAST 30 MINUTES IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED VISIT.

The following Programs are available at this facility.

Departmental Services:
Building Bridges to Employment
Chaplaincy Services
Library Services
Recreation Services
Reentry Services
Volunteer Services

Departmental Programs:
Release and Lower Security Preparation Program
Security Threat Group Program, Phase I

Correctional Industries:
The License Plate Shop employs thirty-three inmate workers. Inmates produce the license plate requirements set forth by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Education and Training:
Assessment
Barber School
CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
Computer Technology

*The following programs are in cell video based:
Adult Basic Education
CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
GED
Job Readiness
Pre-GED

Institution Specific Programs:
Deep and Simple Group
Fitness Program
In-Cell Video Program
Library Law Clerk Training
Literacy for Adults
New Freedom Program
Parent Support Group
Smoking Cessation Program

MCI-Cedar Junction
Route 1A
P.O. Box 100
South Walpole, MA 02071-0100
(508)668-2100

From Boston: Take Route 93 South/SoutheastExpressway to the Braintree split at Route 3. Take Routes 128/93 to Route 95 South. Take the Route 1 South/Wrentham exit. Follow past Foxboro Stadium to the third set of lights (Layayette House Restaurant on right). Turn right onto Pine Street. At the stop sign, turn right. Pine Street joins Route 115. At the first set of traffic lights, turn right onto Route 1A North. Go past Industries Drive with sign for Pondville Correctional Center on the left. MCI-Cedar Junction is at the top of the hill on the left.

From the North: Take Route 495 South to exit 15 (Route 1A North/Wrentham). Go approximately 9 miles and through 2 sets of traffic lights. Go past Industries Drive with sign for Pondville Correctional Center on the left. MCI-Cedar Junction is at the top of the hill on the left.

From the South: Take Route 495 North to exit 14A (Route 1 North). Follow Route 1 North past the Foxboro State Police barracks to the first set of traffic lights (Lafayette House Restaurant on left). Turn left onto Pine Street. At the stop sign, turn right. Pine Street joins Route 115. At the first set of traffic lights, turn right onto Route 1A North. Go past Industries Drive with sign for Pondville Correctional Center on the left. MCI-Cedar Junction is at the top of the hill on the left.

From the East: Take Route 140 West to the center of Wrentham. Take a right at the set of traffic lights onto Route 1A North. Go past Industries Drive with sign for Pondville Correctional Center on the left. MCI-Cedar Junction is at the top of the hill on the left.

From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike East to Route 495 South to exit 15 (Route 1A North/Wrentham). Go approximately 9 miles and through 2 sets of traffic lights. Go past Industries Drive with sign for Pondville Correctional Center on the left. MCI-Cedar Junction is on the left.