A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Berkshire County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2025

HD 5043 is a required quarterly population report submitted by the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office, mandated under Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 126, Section 40). It aggregates facility data for the first quarter of 2025, including inmate demographics (race, ethnicity), admission types, sentence lengths, and release details, without revealing individual identities. The report is submitted to the Secretary of Public Safety, judicial and public safety committee chairs, and legislative clerks as required by law. This routine submission supports state oversight of correctional facilities and transparency in incarceration data reporting.