The Allegany County Detention Center is a 300 bed jail in the city of Cresaptown, Allegany County, Maryland. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 301-729-8540.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Maryland State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 301-729-8540, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Allegany County Detention Center at 301-729-8540 to get it.
Phone: 301-729-8540
Physical Address:
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center - MD - #5261
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Allegany County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 301-729-8540 for the information you are looking for. You can also review Criminal Court Cases online for further information about an offender's case.
Allegany County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Allegany County Detention Center maintains an average of 300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Allegany County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Allegany County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,800 offenders.
The following charts of Allegany County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Allegany County Corrections Department, the state of Maryland Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Allegany County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Allegany County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Using a direct supervision approach that sees officers within the housing pods with residents, the Allegany County Detention Center accepts all of the newly arrested or sentenced offenders in Allegany County.
The focus of all staff within the 300-bed Allegany County Detention Center is to ensure that all inmates are treated with respect and offered opportunities to expand their education and learn new skills while protecting the community within and without of the jail.
To determine the status of an inmate they can be looked up online or contact the detention center directly at 301-729-8540.
There are several reasons that a detainee may be held, they could be waiting for their bail to be announced or for it to be paid, they could be waiting for their trial as they do not qualify for bond, or they may be serving a sentence that was provided by the court or even waiting to be transferred to another location.
Regardless of why they are incarcerated or for how long, all inmates will have access to phones on a collect call basis. Friends and family may create an account online to prepay calls.
They also have access to visits which are conducted virtually and can be accessed online. Visits must be scheduled online and the visiting schedule for the inmate they want to visit will be provided after an account is created and they are approved for visitors.
To support an inmate in other ways their account can be funded online which allows for the purchase of phone time or commissary items, and to pay other fees.
A new mail system has all mail being sent to a third party processor:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center - MD - #5261
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
... where it is checked for contraband and scanned in to be digitally delivered.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Allegany County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 301-729-8540.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Allegany County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Allegany County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Allegany County and other Maryland and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Allegany County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Allegany County recognizes most types of bonds.
Allegany County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Defendants who qualify for bail may be released on personal recognizance, 10% cash bail, property bond or a cash surety.
Bail is set by the judicial commissioner whose job it is to determine if a defendant qualifies for bail, the type of bail to be set and the amount of that bail.
Bail is set at a bail review hearing. This hearing is set on the next available court date, usually within 24 hours unless it is the weekend or a holiday.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Allegany County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
301-729-8540
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| SATURDAY | No visitation |
| SUNDAY | No visitation |
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
301-729-8540
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
The information below provides complete instructions regarding:
Visiting Hours and Visitation Schedule,
Visitation Rules,
Application & Registration
Inmate Video Visits, and
Jail Visitation Process for the Allegany County Detention Center
Allegany County Detention Center uses HomeWAV for Inmate Video Visitation.
Off-site remote visits are simple and convenient for both inmates and you.
Outgoing calls can be initiated from the detention facility without the need for advanced scheduling.
HomeWAV is compatible with both Apple iOS and Android.
HomeWAV is compatible with most major browsers on either PC or Mac computers, but works best with Google Chrome.
Following these instructions exactly will enhance your chances of having trouble-free visits.
How Much does Homewav Cost?
Allegany County Detention Center charges $0.50 cents per minute for video visitation and $1.00 for each video message.
There is NO minimum talk time. Each ‘call’ can be as short as one minute.
In addition, there is a $1.00 fee for any purchase. All “Talk to me Funds” can only be used between the inmate and the visitor who owns the account.
How does HomeWAV video visitation work?
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete both steps of the registration process
3. Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
4. Then you just wait for the inmate to call
How Do I add Funds to my account?
1. Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds
2. Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
3. Click “Update”
4. Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card.)
Can I use HomeWAV on my smartphone or tablet?
Yes, however your HomeWAV account must be first set up online from a computer.
Once you have added funds to your account, you will need to install the Homewav app onto your phone or tablet.
To receive calls you must log in through the app and wait for the inmate to initiate the call.
You cannot add funds or make any changes to your account information through the app. These options are only available through the website.
The app should be solely used for video visitation.
What are the minimum PC requirements?
1. A computer with Windows Operating System. (Note: HomeWAV works best with Chrome.)
2. Speakers or Headphones
3. Camera and microphone
Can I use HomeWAV from the jail lobby if I don’t have a computer?
Yes, Allegany County Detention Center has a HomeWAV kiosk in their lobby for you to use if you don’t have a computer or smartphone, however due to COVID issues you may be temporarily prohibited entrance into their lobby.
How does the Inmate Know I am Logged in and Ready to Visit?
1. Make sure there are funds in your account and that you are marked as “appear online”.
2. The moment you log in, the HomeWAV screen at the facility will light up green and display the inmates name. This informs the inmate that they have a visitor that is now logged on.
3. Once the inmate sees the notification, he or she will initiate the call.
4. When the inmate initiates the call, a ringing sound will take place and a pop-up box will appear, asking you if you want to accept the call.
Can I transfer funds from one inmate to another?
If you have multiple inmates and would like to transfer your funds to a different inmate, please call HomeWAV at 314-764-2872 or email [email protected] and include the following information:
1. Homewav account holder’s name.
2. The number of minutes to be transferred.
3. Facility Name.
4. From which inmate to who do you want to transfer funds.
How do I get a refund on leftover funds?
Email HomeWAV at [email protected] with your refund request.
REFUNDS are subject to a $7.50 processing fee. *Note* refund requests must be sent from the email address of the registered visitor.
How can I contact HomeWAV if I’m having any problems?
HomeWAV Visitor Support is available 7 days a week during the following hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST
HomeWAV Customer Service: Call 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
HomeWAV Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allegany County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 301-729-8540 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Allegany County Detention Center?
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
301-729-8540
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 3:45PM |
| SATURDAY | No visitation |
| SUNDAY | No visitation |
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
301-729-8540
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:45PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allegany County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 301-729-8540 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Allegany County Detention Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Allegany County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Allegany County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Allegany County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Allegany County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Allegany County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allegany County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 301-729-8540 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Allegany County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Allegany County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Allegany County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, video, messaging, time limits and more, visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allegany County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 301-729-8540 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Allegany County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Allegany County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Allegany County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center - MD - #5261
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Allegany County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Allegany County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
Postcards
The Allegany County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Allegany County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center - MD - #5261
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Allegany County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Allegany County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Allegany County Detention Center
14300 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cresaptown, MD 21502
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allegany County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 301-729-8540 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Allegany County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Allegany County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Allegany County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Allegany County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Allegany County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Allegany County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Allegany County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Allegany County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allegany County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 301-729-8540 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Allegany County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
The cost is $1.00 per message. In addition, there is a $1.00 fee for any purchase.
How does HomeWAV video messaging (email) work?
1. Sign Up.
2. Complete both steps of the registration process
3. Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
4. Send your video message.
To visit or email an inmate in Allegany County follow these steps:
Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Allegany County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST
NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Allegany County Detention Center will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.
For full instructions on all the benefits of using Homewav to visit a Allegany County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, email and texting an inmate, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allegany County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 301-729-8540 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Allegany County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for phone, visits, messages, education, self-help and entertainment.
Questions:
To learn more about Homewav tablets, the dozens of features, cost and how to get one delivered to your inmate, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Allegany County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 301-729-8540 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Allegany County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Allegany County?
This facility, known as "Allegany County Detention Center" is also known as Allegany County Jail & Detention Center, Allegany County Jail & Detention Center, Maryland, Allegany.
