Harford County Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Harford 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 410-638-3140 for the information you are looking for.

Harford County Detention Center Inmate Search

Harford County maintains an average of 762 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Harford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,240 offenders.

The following charts of Harford 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 Harford 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 Harford County and Maryland state prisons, click the button below.
Harford County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

The Harford County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Harford County.

You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Harford County, or in some cases the state of Maryland, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Harford County, and if they don't, then they take the responsibility.
The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%. 
So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 410-638-3140 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Harford County inmate locator.

The Harford County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Harford County.

You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Harford County, or in some cases the state, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court, and if they don't, then they take the responsibility.
The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%. 
So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 410-638-3140 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Harford County inmate locator.

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

Harford County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1030 Rock Spring Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-638-3140

Schedule Video Visits online with GTL / ViaPath

• Before scheduling a visit you need to register with GTL / ViaPath
• Registration Instructions
• You need to be on the inmate's visitation list to register.
• All visits must be scheduled a minimum of 7 days in advance and any modifications or cancellations must be made no later than 2 days before the visit.
• Check in 15 minutes early.
• Valid, government issued photo ID required and you must be 18 years old+
• One on-site Visit per week is free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one on-site visit per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session, including children.

Harford County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

Harford County Detention Center offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Harford County Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Harford County Detention Center Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Harford County Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Harford County Detention Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

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

Harford County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1030 Rock Spring Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
410-638-3140

Schedule Video Visits online with GTL / ViaPath

• Before scheduling a visit you need to register with GTL / ViaPath
• Registration Instructions
• You need to be on the inmate's visitation list to register.
• All visits must be scheduled a minimum of 7 days in advance and any modifications or cancellations must be made no later than 2 days before the visit.
• Valid, government issued photo ID required and you must be 18 years old+
• One on-site Visit per week is free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one on-site visit per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session, including children.

Harford County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

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

Sending a Money Order to an Inmate in the Harford County Detention Center

To Send a Money Order to an inmate, you will need to know:

• Inmate’s First and Last Name
• Inmate ID # or the Inmate’s Date of Birth including the year (call 410-638-3140 if you need help with this).
• Harford County Detention Center’s Facility ID #189

Money Orders must be sent to:
Harford County Detention Center
Inmate Name and ID #
P.O. Box 1245
Bel Air, MD 21014

• Money orders must be made payable to “Harford County Detention Center”.
• Inmate name CANNOT be on the “Pay To” line of the money order.
• Abbreviations, such as “HCDC”, cannot be accepted.
• The Inmate’s name and/or ID # must be on the money order.
• The money order cannot be altered (scratched, scribbled out or use of white out)

You can also deposit money online or using the Detention Center Kiosk in the lobby.

Harford County Detention Center uses GTL Connect Network, also known as Viapath Technologies, to facilitate family members and friends to make deposits directly into their Trust Fund Commissary Account that can be used for communication services.

The inmate can then use the money to purchase products from commissary or services such as secure messages and phone calls.
Deposits can be made 24/7 online or by telephone by calling 888-988-4768, or by using the Harford County Detention Center kiosk.

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

There are three Ways to Communicate with an Inmate in the Harford County Detention Center by Phone

To get started you must first 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 Harford 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.

How to deposit money for Inmate Communications:

• Online
• By phone by calling 877-650-4249
• Deposit by cash, visa or mc debit and credit cards in the Harford County Detention Center lobby kiosk
• By mail... Check or Money Order made out to:
  AdvancePay Service Department
  P.O. Box 911722
  Denver, CO 80291-1722
• Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are also 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.

How Do Inmates in Harford County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Harford County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Harford County Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Harford County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Harford County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

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 Harford County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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

Harford County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Harford County Detention Center ONLY 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
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.

Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Harford County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1245
Bel Air, MD 21014

You CAN send photographs in an envelope.

A maximum of 5 photographs will be accepted in an envelope (sent to the above address) clearly marked “Photos” or “Photographs.”

Photographs must be on photo paper, and may not be Polaroid, plastic pocket cards or identification cards. Photographs may be no larger than 4″ x 6″ and may not depict illicit or explicit sex acts or activity, or any material related to any subversive organizations, associations or groups.

Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Harford County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1245
Bel Air, MD 21014

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
The Harford County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail ONLY from 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 Harford 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 newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Harford County Detention Center
P.O. Box 1245
Bel Air, MD 21014

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

Sending a Money Order to an Inmate in the Harford County Detention Center for Commissary

To Send a Money Order to an inmate for Commissary, you will need to know:

• Inmate’s First and Last Name
• Inmate ID # or the Inmate’s Date of Birth including the year (call 410-638-3140 if you need help with this).
• Harford County Detention Center’s Facility ID #189

Money Orders must be sent to:
Harford County Detention Center
Inmate Name and ID #
P.O. Box 1245
Bel Air, MD 21014

• Money orders must be made payable to “Harford County Detention Center”.
• Inmate name CANNOT be on the “Pay To” line of the money order.
• Abbreviations, such as “HCDC”, cannot be accepted.
• The Inmate’s name and/or ID # must be on the money order.
• The money order cannot be altered (scratched, scribbled out or use of white out)

You can also deposit commissary money online or using the Detention Center Kiosk in the lobby.

Harford County Detention Center uses GTL Connect Network, also known as Viapath Technologies, to facilitate family members and friends to make commissary deposits directly into their Trust Fund Commissary Account that can be used for commissary and communication services.

The inmate can then use the money to purchase products from commissary or services such as secure messages and phone calls.
Deposits can be made 24/7 online or by telephone by calling 888-988-4768, or by using the Harford County Detention Center kiosk.

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

Harford County Detention Center allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Harford County Detention Center.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Harford County Detention Center charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  [email protected]
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

How Do Inmates in Harford County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Harford County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Harford County Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Harford County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Harford County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

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 Harford County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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

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