Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center

To search for an inmate in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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 410-878-3500 for the information you are looking for. You can also review Criminal Court Cases online for further information about an offender's case.

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center Inmate Search

The Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center maintains an average of 2622 offenders in custody on any given day. The Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center? What is the Schedule?

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center Inmate Visitation Schedule & Guidelines

550 East Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-878-3500
COVID Family Hotline questions: 410-724-5722

• Inmates can't have visits for their first 30 days incarcerated.
• Confirm the facility your inmate is housed in.
• Schedule an in-person visitation appointment by email. Instructions and Contact information.
• Inmates are allowed only one visit per day.
• Max of two visitors per inmate
• During the visit, the use of bathrooms are not allowed by the inmate or their vistors. A bathroom visit = the end of the visit.
• Expect to wear a mask, so bring one. Don't even think of bringing in your phone.
• Expect to be searched by a metal detector and/or a drug sniffing dog.
• Anyone under 18 must be a relative of the inmate or the visitor. Anyone 16 or older must have a state issued photo ID.
• Attorneys can visit inmate 24/7.
• Dress codes can be found on the bottom of our Inmate Visitation page. Review the complete list of rules and guidelines.

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VISITATION SCHEDULE
550 East Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-878-3500

• On-site Visits are free
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
• Registration starts 30 minutes prior to the first visit each day.
• Duration of regular visits: 1 hour
  Duration of disciplinary segregation visits: 30 minutes

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center Remote (from your home) Video Inmate Visits

• Inmates and their friends and family members can communicate by video remotely by using a service called Microsoft Teams. Maryland Corrections has a full page describing how it works.
• Download the app for iphones. Follow the instructions.
• Download the app for Android. Follow the instructions.
• To Access Microsoft Teams from your computer:
  - No application download is required.  
  - Open the invitation email as you would normally open any other email from your computer's browser.
  - Click the link that states "Click here to join the meeting" from your email at the time of your meeting.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-878-3500 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center?

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center Remote (from your home) Video Inmate Visits

• Inmates and their friends and family members can communicate by video remotely by using a service called Microsoft Teams. Maryland Corrections has a full page describing how it works.
• Download the app for iphones. Follow the instructions.
• Download the app for Android. Follow the instructions.
• After registering, invitations and a link for your Virtual Visit will be sent to the email address on file.
  - Open the email invitation;
  - You can join the virtual visitation by:
  - Click the link that states "Click here to join the meeting" from your email at the time of your meeting; or download the attached .ics file. This will place the meeting information into your calendar application. When it is time for the virtual visitation, you can access the meeting link via Event Details in your calendar application;
• To Access Microsoft Teams from your computer:
  - No application download is required.  
  - Open the invitation email as you would normally open any other email from your computer's browser.
  - Click the link that states "Click here to join the meeting" from your email at the time of your meeting.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-878-3500 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Baltimore city

To send commissary money to an inmate in Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Maryland, then select Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-878-3500 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-878-3500 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center, and what can I send them?

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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
MRDCC
550 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
MRDCC
550 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
Ask the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s State Identification (SID) number
MRDCC
550 EAST MADISON STREET
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate’s State Identification (SID) number
MRDCC
550 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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-878-3500 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center, and what can I purchase?

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Maryland.
3. Select Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. 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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Baltimore city

To send commissary money to an inmate in Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Maryland, then select Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-878-3500 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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

How to Communicate with an Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

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:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• 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.
• You can also send your Baltimore city inmate photos and videos.

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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-878-3500 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.

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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center

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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification 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 Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-878-3500 for further assistance.