The Baltimore County Detention Center is a 1147-bed jail located in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 410-512-3200.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Maryland State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Baltimore County Detention Center at 410-512-3200 for assistance.
Phone: 410-512-3200
Physical Address:
720 Bosley Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Identification # (call 410-512-3200 for this info)
Baltimore County Department of Corrections
720 Bosley Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Identification # (call 410-512-3200 for this info)
Baltimore County Department of Corrections
720 Bosley Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
Other Jails and Prisons
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.
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The Baltimore County Detention Center, not to be confused with the jails and detention cities in the city of Baltimore that are run by the state or Maryland, is large detention facility made up of two separate housing locations; Bosley and kenilworth. The two housing units are rated to hold 1,147 inmates, but at times have incarcerated as many as 1,400 offenders.
To find out if an inmate is in this facility, you need to call 410-512-3200. The jail will tell you if the person you are looking for is in custody, but not much more. You may have to wait for their lawyer to tell you, or you will have to wait until they call or write you to let you know.
The Baltimore County Detention Center has on-line in-house visitation scheduling system, but once again, in order to schedule a visit, of which your inmate is allowed three 30-minute visits per week, you will need their UID# and housing location. A complete detailed set of rules and the visitation schedule can be found in the Visitation section below this one. Each inmate can have up to ten visitors on the allowed visitor list.
You can also open up a phone account to prepay for their phone calls and deposit money online so that they can buy commissary. To get them bailed out you'd be best to hire a bail bondsman. Again, all this information that you need to know can be found below this section. If you still have questions about how this all works, call 410-512-3200.
Upon arrival at the Baltimore County Detention Center the intake process will be conducted in the intake and booking area, providing information for housing, programs, medical care, and mental health services. To determine if your loved one or friend is at the location they can be contacted by calling 410-512-3200 and pressing “0” or check the online look up.
Once they have been assigned to a housing unit and completed any orientation, they will be able to sign up or request programs that are well suited to their needs. Education programs include college classes from the community college, GED programs, anger management, self-improvement classes, domestic violence education, healthy choices, and job skills, as well as basic education and health education.
Baltimore County Detention Center also manages the alternative sentencing and provides supervision for home detention, work release, weekenders, and offers pretrial services. Work Release allows inmates to work during the day at their job and return to the facility at the end of their day, home detention provides monitoring equipment and allows them to go to work or school and then home without needing to stay in the detention center, while the weekenders have inmates serve weekends only. There is a work detail program that allows qualified inmates to be housed in a location that is less restrictive and to work for the Department of Recreation and Parks who has previously hired some after their release. These programs are to intervene early and prevent detention for non-violent offenders who are low risk.
Two main housing units are present, the Kenilworth and the Bosley, and they each contain several smaller units within, all of whom have a set visitation schedule that can be seen on the website. Visits are non-contact, and all visitors must follow the dress code provided and arrive 30 minutes before their visit.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Baltimore County Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Baltimore County Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 410-512-3200.
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.
For more information on the bail process in Baltimore County, Maryland, visit the Baltimore County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
720 Bosley Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
BOSLEY HOUSING LOCATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SUNDAY | No Visitation |
KENILWORTH HOUSING LOCATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 2:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 12:30PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 10:00PM |
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.
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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.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Baltimore County, follow these instructions:
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.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Baltimore County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Baltimore County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 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.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
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:
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.
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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.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baltimore County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Baltimore County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Baltimore County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 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.
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Do Inmates in the Baltimore County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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.
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