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1. When can we visit?

Visitation normally occurs on the weekend and times are based on the inmate’s last name. Go to the visitation section to see exact times, requirements, and rules of visitation. Longer or alternate visitation hours may be arranged for persons who need to travel more than two hours to the jail. Please contact Support Services at 410-479-4126 to get more information. Visiting is a privilege and can be suspended or terminated if inmates or visitors violate the rules and regulations. Visitors who violate rules may be prohibited from future visits.

2. What do we need to bring to visit an inmate?

You must show state or federally issued photo identification to visit an inmate.

3. What can we bring for an inmate?

Visit the Visitation page for clothing you may bring an inmate.

4. Can we bring clothes for a court appearance?

Yes. Please contact Support Services at 410-479-4126 to get more information on bringing clothing for court.

5. Can we send money?

Yes. you can send an inmate a money order which he or she can use to purchase items from the inmate commissary. You can send the money order to the inmate.

6. What can an inmate buy through the commissary?

Inmates can buy clothing, food, and personal hygiene products with the funds they have in their inmate accounts. Commissary orders are placed through an automated system via the inmate telephone and commissary items are delivered weekly. Commissary purchases may not exceed $75 in any given week.

7. Can we send mail?

Yes, except for legal correspondence, all inmate mail is monitored. The mailing address of the Jail is 101 Gay Street, Denton, Maryland 21629. Inmates can receive money orders, letters, signed greeting cards, soft cover books shipped directly from a book store, and newspapers that are sent directly from the publishers.

8. Can we send email?

No, inmates do not have access to the Internet or cell phones.

9. How can I find out an inmate’s court date?

You can use the Maryland Judiciary Case Search.