Located in Baltimore, Baltimore city, Maryland, the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center is a 2622-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 410-545-8080.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Maryland State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center at 410-545-8080 for assistance.
Phone: 410-545-8080
Physical Address:
300 E. Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s State Identification (SID) number
BCBIC
300 EAST MADISON STREET
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s State Identification (SID) number
BCBIC
300 EAST MADISON STREET
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake 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 410-545-8080 for the information you are looking for. You can also review Criminal Court Cases online for further information about an offender's case.
Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center Inmate Search
The Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center maintains an average of 2622 offenders in custody on any given day. The Baltimore Central Booking & Intake 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 Baltimore city law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 233,120 offenders.
The following charts of Baltimore city 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 Baltimore city 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 Baltimore city.
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 Baltimore city 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBaltimore city has a jail system that consists of several buildings and facilities, all of which use the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center for their intake and booking procedures.
To determine if a loved one is at the booking center they can be reached at 410-545-8080.
Each of the offenders who are arrested will be taken to Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center where they will hear their charges, have their photograph and fingerprints taken, their personal and contact information collected along with medical and mental health assessments.
These assessments will determine their housing assignment and which of the other county facilities they will be transferred to. With no long term stays, this specific part of the jail complex is short term only and will not be where a sentence is served or where any inmate will spend an extended time. The technology and process were upgraded to the most advanced techniques for fingerprinting and tracking information, making the process faster and more efficient.
Medical and mental health services are provided for all inmates who are incarcerated, regardless of the length of their stay, and they will be treated as soon as an assessment is completed.
Long term programs will begin at the assigned housing location after booking has been completed and they are transferred.
Due to the temporary nature of this facility, mail is not common.
However, a phone account can be created that will allow inmates to make outgoing calls to their approved contacts, and there are visitation hours provided.
Both virtual and in person visits are provided, with days varying dependent upon housing units and visits occurring every day except for Wednesday and only female inmates will have visits on Fridays.
Visiting hours begin at 4pm to 6pm, and 6pm-8pm on weekdays, with weekends being 9am-11am, 11am-2pm, and 2pm-5pm.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 410-545-8080.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center in Baltimore, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 410-545-8080 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Baltimore city, Maryland, visit the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center? What is the Schedule?
300 E. Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-545-8080
COVID Family Hotline questions: 410-724-5722
Men's visits are on Sundays (no women):
Men
North Tower & 3 Center: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and
South Tower: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Visits
Women
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Men
(3 South B ONLY) - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-545-8080 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-545-8080 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-545-8080 for further assistance.
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Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-545-8080 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Baltimore Central Booking & Intake 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 Baltimore Central Booking & Intake 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’s State Identification (SID) number
BCBIC
300 EAST MADISON STREET
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s State Identification (SID) number
BCBIC
300 EAST MADISON STREET
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Baltimore Central Booking & Intake 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center standards will be disposed of.
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’s State Identification (SID) number
BCBIC
300 EAST MADISON STREET
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
For inmates receiving mail in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s State Identification (SID) number
BCBIC
300 EAST MADISON STREET
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-545-8080 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Maryland.
3. Select Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-545-8080 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Baltimore city follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Baltimore city can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-545-8080 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-545-8080 for further assistance.
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