New Hampshire State Prisons
3 facilitiesFederal Facilities in New Hampshire
1 facilityNew Hampshire County Jails
10 facilities- Belknap County NH Department of Corrections
- Carroll County NH Corrections
- Cheshire County NH Department of Corrections
- Coos County NH Department of Corrections
- Grafton County NH Department of Corrections
New Hampshire Department of Corrections
New Hampshire DOC offender search allows searches by NH DOC number or name. New Hampshire has one of the smallest state prison populations in the country - about 2,800 inmates - and a relatively small correctional system of seven facilities.
The official inmate search is available at www.nh.gov/nhdoc/offender-search. FCI Berlin in Berlin, NH is a federal facility - adjacent to Northern NH Correctional Facility. Both are extremely remote.
Visitation in New Hampshire Facilities
NH DOC visitor approval requires a visitor application. Processing takes 2 - 3 weeks given the smaller system. Background checks for adult visitors. New Hampshire's county HOCs have their own visitor application processes.
Always confirm visiting schedules directly with the facility before traveling. Find specific visitation rules on each facility's page in our New Hampshire prison directory.
Sending Mail to New Hampshire Inmates
NH DOC mail requires the NH DOC number. Standard 4x6 photos accepted. New Hampshire's small system means relatively streamlined mail processing.
InmateAid delivers letters and photos, postcards, and magazines to New Hampshire facilities. Want to receive letters without sharing your home address? Our Letters From Inmates service scans and delivers inmate mail to your account.
Phone Calls from New Hampshire Facilities
New Hampshire is not currently among the states that offer free inmate phone calls. Securus Technologies holds the NH DOC contract.
Following the FCC's Martha Wright-Reed Order (effective April 6, 2026), per-minute rates for inmate calls are now federally capped at state and federal facilities. Find current carrier and rate information on each facility's page in our New Hampshire prison directory.
Sending Money to New Hampshire Inmates
Commissary funds let inmates purchase approved items from the facility store. Primary money transfer options for New Hampshire:
- JPay (primary for NH DOC)
- Money orders at county facilities
- Lobby kiosks
See our Send Money guide or navigate to the specific facility page for current provider information.
Reentry Resources in New Hampshire
Planning for release is one of the most important things a family can do. These organizations provide support in New Hampshire:
- New Hampshire DOC Reentry - Official reentry programs
- New Hampshire Legal Assistance - Free civil legal help statewide
- Waypoint - Manchester-based reentry and social services
- Granite State Recovery - Substance abuse treatment and reentry
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire Prisons
What is NH DOC's approach to incarceration?
New Hampshire has one of the lowest incarceration rates in the United States, reflecting both the state's demographics and a longstanding policy emphasis on alternatives to incarceration - drug courts, mental health courts, and diversion programs that reduce prison intake. The state DOC's seven-facility system is small enough that case managers maintain meaningful individual relationships with inmates, enabling more tailored programming than is possible in large systems. New Hampshire has also expanded reentry services, recognizing that almost everyone in the system returns to the community and that preparation matters. The small scale is a genuine structural advantage.
What is the NH DOC number?
Every New Hampshire state inmate is assigned a unique NH DOC number when they enter state custody. It must appear on all mail sent to NHDOC facilities. Find it through the NH DOC offender search at nh.gov/nhdoc. County House of Correction booking numbers are separate from NH DOC numbers - county HOC detainees don't have state numbers. If your person was recently sentenced and transferred from county to state custody, allow 24 - 48 hours for the system to update. Once assigned, the number is permanent for the duration of the sentence regardless of facility transfers.
Does New Hampshire have free prison phone calls?
No - New Hampshire has not eliminated phone call fees. Securus Technologies holds the NH DOC contract. The FCC's April 2026 rate caps apply to interstate calls from state facilities, reducing costs from historical highs, but calls are not free. New Hampshire's small system - fewer than 3,000 state inmates - means there's less political and economic pressure for phone reform than in larger states. Set up a Securus prepaid account rather than accepting collect calls. For county House of Correction calls, contact the specific county HOC for their current phone platform and rates.
What is the difference between the State Prison for Men and Northern NH?
New Hampshire State Prison for Men in Concord is the primary state facility housing maximum and medium-security inmates, along with the state's death row. Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility in Berlin is a medium-security facility in the far north - about 2.5 hours north of Concord and 115 miles from the Canadian border. Berlin is extremely remote even by New Hampshire standards, with limited services and difficult winter travel on mountain highways. Berlin is adjacent to FCI Berlin (the federal prison). If your inmate is at NNHCF rather than Concord, plan that logistics are significantly more demanding - video visitation is strongly recommended for families who cannot make that drive regularly.
How do I find someone in a New Hampshire county jail?
New Hampshire has 10 county jails, called Houses of Correction, one for each county. The NH DOC offender search covers state prison inmates only. Contact the county sheriff's office directly for county HOC detainees. Hillsborough County HOC in Manchester is the largest county facility in New Hampshire. Most county HOCs maintain online inmate rosters accessible through the county sheriff's website. If you don't know which county, start with where the arrest occurred.
What is FCI Berlin?
FCI Berlin is a medium-security federal correctional institution in Berlin, New Hampshire - right next to Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility - making Berlin one of the most unusual small cities in New England: a former industrial town with two prisons side by side. FCI Berlin houses federal inmates primarily from New England and opened in 2012, making it one of the newer federal prisons in the region. Berlin is extremely remote - no major commercial services, difficult winter driving, and limited lodging. For families of FCI Berlin inmates, video visitation is strongly recommended given the 2.5+ hour drive from Manchester or the Concord/Boston area.