Baltimore city Jail
Maryland
Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center
Baltimore City has no county jail run by the city; arrestees and pretrial detainees are held in state-run facilities such as the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center, operated by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
- Address
- 300 East Madison Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Phone
- 410-878-8000
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://dpscs.maryland.gov/
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How to find an inmate
People arrested in Baltimore City are booked at the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center at 300 East Madison Street, which is run by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). To check whether someone is held there or in another state pretrial facility, use the DPSCS inmate locator or call the facility with the person's full name and date of birth. The same DPSCS locator also covers people sentenced to Maryland state prison.
Visitation
Visitation at Baltimore City pretrial facilities is set by DPSCS. Visitors generally need valid photo ID and must follow the dress code and conduct rules. Check the DPSCS website or call the facility to confirm current visiting procedures and schedules before you go.
Bail and bond
After an arrest in Baltimore City, a District Court commissioner at Central Booking sets initial release conditions. If the person stays in custody, a judge reviews bail at a bail review hearing. Contact Central Booking or the District Court of Maryland for current instructions on posting bail.
Mail and money
Mail to someone held in a Baltimore City state pretrial facility must follow DPSCS rules, including the correct facility address and the inmate's full name and ID number. Money can be deposited only through DPSCS-approved methods. Confirm the current mailing address, deposit options, and fees on the DPSCS website or with the facility.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is held in Baltimore City?
Use the Maryland DPSCS inmate locator, or call Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center at 410-878-8000 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center?
It is at 300 East Madison Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
How do I post bail in Baltimore City?
A District Court commissioner or a judge sets bail. Contact Central Booking or the District Court for current payment procedures.
Who runs the jail in Baltimore City?
Pretrial detention in Baltimore City is run by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, not by a city or county sheriff.