Baltimore County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Baltimore 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 410-512-3200 for the information you are looking for. You can also review Criminal Court Cases online for further information about an offender's case.

Baltimore County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Baltimore County Detention Center maintains an average of 1147 offenders in custody on any given day. The Baltimore 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 Baltimore County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,940 offenders.

The following charts of Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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.

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Baltimore County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 410-512-3200 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

• To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 410-512-3200).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Baltimore County can assist with payment.
• Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.

For more information on the bail process in Baltimore County, Maryland, visit the Baltimore County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Baltimore County Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedules

720 Bosley Avenue
Towson, MD 21204

410-512-3200

• You must first schedule a visit online.
• To schedule a visit you will need:  The visitor's full name, the inmate's name (as they are booked under), their UID # (call 410-512-3200 to get this), and their housing location, both the Housing Location - Bosley or Kenilworth - and their Housing Unit (example: 4T), and the names of any children over 12 years old that will be accompanying the visitor.
• You can only schedule a visit 7-14 days in advance.
• Inmates may have 10 individuals (excluding professional visitors) listed as authorized visitors.
• Anyone age 13 or older must be on the authorized visitors list.
• Children age 12 and under do not need to be listed.
• Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Visits are 30 minutes. 
• Inmates are allowed three 30-minute visits per week (Monday through Sunday).
• You must sign in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Prepare to bring and to wear a mask.
• Visitors must have a valid photo identification issued by a federal, state or local government agency to visit an inmate. Anyone who cannot be positively identified may not visit.
• You can't bring anything into the visit. Lockers are provided. Bring a quarter to use it.
• Dress professional, non-seductive and no extra skin showing or no visit.
• Each housing unit has been assigned a specific visiting day and specific visiting time slots.
• HOUSING UNITS:
• Bosley housing units are: 2Q, 2S, 2V, 3P, 3Q, 3S, 3T, 3V, 4P, 4S, 4T, 4V, 2P, and 2T.
• Kenilworth housing units are: 2 G/H, 3 A/B, 3 C/D, 3 G/H, 4 A/B, 4 C/D, 4E/F, and 4 G/H, and Medical Units.

BOSLEY HOUSING LOCATION SCHEDULE

KENILWORTH HOUSING LOCATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-512-3200 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-512-3200 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Baltimore County Detention Center

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Baltimore County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
• 
• Select Maryland.
• Select Baltimore County Detention Center
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 410-512-3200 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Baltimore County Detention Center.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Baltimore County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-512-3200 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention 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 Baltimore County Detention 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 Baltimore County Detention 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 County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-512-3200 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Baltimore County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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. 

Items NOT Allowed:

• Items larger than 11.5 by 14 inches
• Packages arriving in the mail without prior approval
• Polaroid photographs
• Pages from coloring books, crossword books, activity books, etc.
• Magazines, newspapers and photocopies of publications
• Greeting cards or cardstock of any nature
• Calling cards, bank cards, prepaid phone cards, money cards, identification cards or playing cards
• Books that are not received directly from the publisher, i.e. bookstores or other sources
• Mail containing tape, stickers, watercolors, wax, crayons, correctional fluid, or other foreign substances
• Sexually graphic material
• Publications promoting violent acts, gang activities, or detailing security-threatening information, i.e., manufacturing weapons or intoxicants, organizing disturbances, etc.
• Mail with incomplete information such as name, return address, etc.

Packages not approved will be returned to sender.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Identification # (call 410-512-3200 for this info)
Baltimore County Department of Corrections
720 Bosley Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Identification # (call 410-512-3200 for this info)
Baltimore County Department of Corrections
720 Bosley Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

Newspapers
Newspapers NOT allowed.

Magazines
Magazines NOT allowed.

Books
The Baltimore 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Baltimore County Detention 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 books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Identification # (call 410-512-3200 for this info)
Baltimore County Department of Corrections
720 Bosley Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-512-3200 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-512-3200 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Baltimore County Detention Center contracts with Viapath/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 County Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
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
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
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Baltimore County Detention Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Baltimore County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Baltimore County Detention 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 Baltimore County Detention 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

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If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Baltimore County Detention 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 County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
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 County 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 County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-512-3200 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Baltimore County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Baltimore County Detention Center allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / 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 Baltimore County Detention 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 Baltimore County Detention Center.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Baltimore County Detention 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 Baltimore County Detention Center

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Baltimore County Detention 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 County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-512-3200 for further assistance.