Caroline County Department of Corrections

Caroline County Department of Corrections Inmate Services Information

Phone: 410-479-2517

Physical Address:
101 Gay Street
Denton, MD 21629

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Caroline County Department of Corrections
101 Gay Street
Denton, MD 21629

How Do You Find Someone in the Caroline County Department of Corrections?

To search for an inmate in the Caroline County Department of Corrections, 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 410-479-2517 for the information you are looking for.

Caroline County Department of Corrections Inmate Search

Caroline County maintains an average of 325 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Caroline County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,500 offenders.

The following charts of Caroline County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/10/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Caroline County, the state of Maryland, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Caroline County and Maryland state prisons, click the button below.
Caroline County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Caroline County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/10/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 192 74.71%
Black 41 15.95%
Hispanic or Latino 17 6.61%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2 0.78%
Asian 3 1.17%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 0.39%
Other 1 0.39%
Total 257 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department, Maryland Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Caroline County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/10/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 62 24.12%
Felony (2rd Degree) 69 26.85%
Felony (1st Degree) 8 3.11%
State Jail Felony 24 9.34%
Felony (Uncategorized) 60 23.35%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 34 13.23%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department, Maryland Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Caroline County Inmate Sex - 6/10/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 228 88.72%
Female 29 11.28%
Total 257 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department, Maryland Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Caroline County Inmate Age - 6/10/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 3 1.17%
18-20 16 6.23%
21-24 24 9.34%
25-30 39 15.18%
31-35 39 15.18%
36-40 51 19.84%
41-45 33 12.84%
46-50 21 8.17%
51-55 12 4.67%
56-60 11 4.28%
61-65 4 1.56%
66-75 3 1.17%
76-85 1 0.39%
Total 257 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department, Maryland Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Caroline County Department of Corrections
According to, the current capacity of the Caroline County Department of Corrections in Maryland is 346 detainees. The Caroline County Department of Corrections is located at 101 Gay Street in Denton, Maryland. The contact number for the department is 410-479-2515, and the number for the Department of Corrections specifically is 410-479-2517. The Caroline County Department of Corrections in Maryland has visitation hours on Saturdays and Sundays. Last names starting with "A" through "G" can visit on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last names starting with "H" through "Z" can visit on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can find more information about the Caroline County Department of Corrections on their official website or by calling 410-479-2517. The Caroline County Department of Corrections operates the County Detention Center located at 101 Gay Street in Denton, Maryland. The facility has a capacity of 114 beds. If an inmate is threatened, harassed, assaulted, or harmed in any way, they are advised to report it immediately to an on-duty correctional officer. There are also laws in place that regulate employment with the Caroline County Department of Detention Facilities. However, there is no information available on specific inmate issues or conditions at the facility. The Caroline County Department of Corrections in Maryland is unique because it operates the County Detention Center, which is a historic building. The Caroline County Jail can house inmates of different security needs, including maximum security. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services operates 24 correctional facilities, including the Caroline County Courthouse. The Caroline County Department of Corrections is a minimum-security adult facility with a 114-bed capacity. The facility offers services such as AdvancePay Phone and Trust Fund.
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to make a bail payment using gettingout.com

  • gettingout.com assists you in using their banking system to make bail payment for your inmate.  
  • At this time, you cannot make bail payments online, but you can either do it at the or over the phone by calling 866-516-0115.

How to Bail out an Inmate in Caroline County

To Bail out or Post Bond for an Inmate in Caroline County Department of Corrections follow these steps:

For complete Instructions on How to Bail or Bond an Inmate in Caroline County Department of Corrections, check out our Inmate Bail page.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Caroline County Department of Corrections?

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

Caroline County Department of Corrections uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:

  • Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • At the Caroline County Department of Corrections using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Caroline County Department of Corrections may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
  • By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
  • By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Caroline County Department of Corrections inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Caroline County Department of Corrections?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Caroline County Department of Corrections 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 Caroline County Department of Corrections, 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 Caroline County Department of Corrections 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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Caroline County Department of Corrections, and what can I purchase?

Caroline County Department of Corrections contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

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 Caroline County Department of Corrections.
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 [email protected].
* 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 Caroline County Department of Corrections staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Caroline County Department of Corrections'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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Caroline County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Caroline County Department of Corrections follow these steps:

  • Select Maryland, then select Caroline County Department of Corrections, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Caroline County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Caroline County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Caroline County Department of Corrections check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Caroline County.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Caroline County Department of Corrections using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing Messages & Photos

Caroline County Department of Corrections 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 Caroline County Department of Corrections,
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 Caroline County Department of Corrections Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Caroline 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 Caroline County Department of Corrections 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 Caroline County Department of Corrections 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 Caroline County Department of Corrections,
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 Caroline County 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 Caroline County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Caroline County?

Caroline Sussex Talbot Queen Annes Dorchester
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Caroline County, the state of Maryland and the United States?

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Caroline County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/10/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 192 74.71%
Black 41 15.95%
Hispanic or Latino 17 6.61%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2 0.78%
Asian 3 1.17%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 0.39%
Other 1 0.39%
Total 257 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department, Maryland Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Caroline County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/10/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 62 24.12%
Felony (2rd Degree) 69 26.85%
Felony (1st Degree) 8 3.11%
State Jail Felony 24 9.34%
Felony (Uncategorized) 60 23.35%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 34 13.23%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department, Maryland Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Caroline County Inmate Sex - 6/10/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 228 88.72%
Female 29 11.28%
Total 257 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department, Maryland Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Caroline County Inmate Age - 6/10/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 3 1.17%
18-20 16 6.23%
21-24 24 9.34%
25-30 39 15.18%
31-35 39 15.18%
36-40 51 19.84%
41-45 33 12.84%
46-50 21 8.17%
51-55 12 4.67%
56-60 11 4.28%
61-65 4 1.56%
66-75 3 1.17%
76-85 1 0.39%
Total 257 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department, Maryland Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

This facility, known as "Caroline County Department of Corrections" is also known as Caroline County Dept of Corrections , Caroline County Dept of Corrections , Maryland, Caroline.