Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Can a Norfolk County Civil Process Deputy serve papers in a town or city outside of Norfolk County?
2. Can a Civil Process Deputy serve papers on a Sunday or a holiday?
3. What are the visiting hours at the jail?
4. What is the mailing address for official and inmate communication?
5. How can I get more information about the sheriff's senior citizen safety programs?
6. How can I get more information about the sheriff's youth programs?
7. How many communities does the sheriff serve in Norfolk County?
8. How can I get more information about domestic violence?
9. What is Cells for Safety?
10. How does Cells for Safety work?
11. How can I help the Cells for Safety effort?
12. How can I request community service work in my neighborhood?
13. How can I request a K-9 demonstrations or the sheriff's Honor Guard for special events?

1. Can a Norfolk County Civil Process Deputy serve papers in a town or city outside of Norfolk County?

   Norfolk County Deputy Sheriffs are only allowed to serve Civil Process within the boundaries of Norfolk County and therefore cannot serve in any other counties. However, a Norfolk County Deputy Sheriff may serve papers issued out of another county's court.

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2. Can a Civil Process Deputy serve papers on a Sunday or a holiday?

   A Civil Process Deputy cannot serve papers on Sundays or officially observed holidays.

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3. What are the visiting hours at the jail?

   Each inmate is allowed two one-hour visits per week. However, visiting hours are different for every inmate depending on his housing assignment. Therefore, please call ahead to schedule a visitation. The number to call is 781-329-3705.

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4. What is the mailing address for official and inmate communication?

   Our mailing address is as follows:

   (Staff or inmate's full name)
   (Title or housing location)
   Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Correctional Center
   P.O. Box 149
   Dedham, MA 02027-0149
   

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5. How can I get more information about the sheriff's senior citizen safety programs?

   Just call the sheriff's TRIAD Office at 781-751-3523.

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6. How can I get more information about the sheriff's youth programs?

   Just call 781-751-3348 and ask for the Director of Education and Youth Programs.

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7. How many communities does the sheriff serve in Norfolk County?

   There are 27 towns and the City of Quincy in Norfolk County, making a total of 28 communities.

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8. How can I get more information about domestic violence?

   Call the sheriff's Victim Services Unit at 781-751-3408.

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9. What is Cells for Safety?

   The sheriff developed this program to expand the number of 911 emergency cell phones available to victims of domestic violence in Norfolk County.

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10. How does Cells for Safety work?

    The sheriff partnered with Peace at Home, a non-profit domestic violence advocacy group. Cell phones are collected and programmed to dial 911 only. The phones are then distributed to victims of domestic violence through local police departments in Norfolk County.

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11. How can I help the Cells for Safety effort?

    Donate your old cell phone, battery and battery charger. Your tax-deductible donation will help assist many victims of crime. For more information, please call the sheriff's Victim Services Unit at 781-751-3408.

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12. How can I request community service work in my neighborhood?

    Just call the sheriff's Community Service Program at 781-751-3405. If work crews are available for the date you indicate, arrangements are possible depending on the nature of the job.

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13. How can I request a K-9 demonstrations or the sheriff's Honor Guard for special events?

    Just call the sheriff's Training Division at 781-751-3415.

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