Dorchester County Detention Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Dorchester County Bail: Cambridge Commissioner and Bail Review
In Dorchester, the bail amount, any bond and the terms of release come from the commissioner's office at 310 Gay Street, Cambridge, 410-901-1430; after hours a regional commissioner fills in.
Until release, people stay at the Dorchester County Detention Center, 829 Fieldcrest Road, Cambridge, MD 21613, 410-228-8101, run by the county Department of Corrections since 1992.
Before paying, confirm the current release order, the accepted payment method and any separate holds.
1. Who decides release in Cambridge?
The commissioner at 310 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 21613, 410-901-1430. When that office is closed, the Shore's after-hours commissioner, reached through 410-770-6724, takes calls. Rule 4-212 sets a 24-hour limit for the first appearance after a warrantless arrest.
↑ Back to the question list2. What can the commissioner order in Dorchester?
Release on a promise, an unsecured bond, conditions without money, a secured bond, or detention for a judge to review. Rule 4-216.1 calls for the least restrictive workable choice.
↑ Back to the question list3. How is bail posted at Fieldcrest Road?
- Ask the commissioner at 410-901-1430 for the amount.
- Call the jail at 410-228-8101 for payment rules.
- Bring photo ID and the arrestee's full name and date of birth.
- Keep the receipt.
Inmate account deposits are not bail; see our money guide.
↑ Back to the question list4. When is the bail review in Cambridge?
At the next District Court session, 310 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 21613, 410-901-1420. The judge can reduce, keep or tighten the terms.
↑ Back to the question list5. Is there a public defender office in Cambridge?
Yes, in the District Court building: 310 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 21613, 410-221-2570. Apply early so counsel can appear at the review.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do bail bonds work here?
Sureties charge a premium that stays with them no matter how the case ends, capped by Maryland's filed rates. Ask about collateral before signing.
↑ Back to the question list7. How does a cash refund work?
Cash is mailed to the depositor when a case wraps up without any missed appearances, minus any court-ordered costs. Missing court invites forfeiture. Felony-case deposits are handled at the High Street clerk's office, 206 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613, 410-228-0481.
↑ Back to the question list8. Where do federal charges go?
To the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Northern Division, 101 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-962-2600. A magistrate judge decides detention. The BOP locator shows sentenced prisoners.
↑ Back to the question list9. Can ICE hold someone at the Cambridge jail?
Yes. Through a Form I-247A, ICE may request a hold for up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)). Paying bail does not lift it. Use the ICE locator or call the ICE Baltimore Field Office, 31 Hopkins Plaza, 6th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, 410-637-4000.
↑ Back to the question list10. What follows a state prison sentence?
DPSCS takes custody. Use the DPSCS locator and our state prisons list, plus our inmate search page and court page for this county.
↑ Back to the question listDorchester County Detention Center
Address:
829 Fieldcrest Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
Phone:
410-228-8101