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Adult Detention Center

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1. What are the Visitation Rules and Hours?

The rules and hours are on the Visitation Brochure

2. What can I give an inmate?

No personal clothing will be accepted during Visitation, with exception of court clothing, bras, nightgowns or authorized shoes. Items such as undershirts, socks, underwear, etc., may be purchased through the Commissary. Any personal clothing received through the mail will be placed in the inmate’s property bag for no longer than thirty (30) days. All other items such as hygiene items and food must be purchased through the Commissary.

3. How do I give an inmate money?

If you would like to send money to an inmate, it must be done in the form of a
Money Order or Cashier’s Check. Money Orders must be made payable to the
Frederick County Adult Detention Center with the Inmate’s Full Name and
Identification Number noted on the Money Order. Money Orders and Cashier
Checks will only be accepted through the mail. Monies received by the Detention Center will be credited to the inmate’s account within forty-eight (48) hours (excluding weekends and holidays, and subject to restrictions and holds). All inmates will receive a receipt immediately for all deposits. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted for any reason. Mail received containing cash, personal check or incorrect cashier’s checks/money orders will be returned to the sender. Visitation Brochure

4. How do I mail something to an inmate?

All mail must be routed through the United States Postal Service or a Mailing/Packaging Company. Family and friends should include the inmate’s name, and identification number on all mail to help speed up the delivery process and avoid delays. The correct mailing address for the Detention Center is:

“Inmates Name and Number”
Frederick County Adult Detention Center
7300 Marcie’s Choice Lane
Frederick, Maryland 21704

5. How do I get an inmate to sign a document or check?

The Detention Center staff will not pass information between the public and an inmate. To have an item signed, you must mail it to the inmate and then he will mail the item back to you. If the item needs to be notarized, there are Notary’s here at the Detention Center.

6. How does an inmate get released for a funeral?

The Detention Center will not release an inmate unless it is court ordered by a judge. To get an inmate released, please contact his or her attorney.

7. Where do I meet an inmate when they are released?

All inmates that are released from Central booking will come out the front of the Detention Center near the District Court Commissioners Offices. Inmates that have been committed to the Detention Center will be released from the sally port to the right of the front of the building.

8. What are the District Court Commissioners hours?

Please see the District Court hours.

9. How do I see a District Court Commissioners?

To see the District Court Commissioners...

10. How do I post a bond?

To post a bond...

11. I saw something suspicious, where do I report it?

If you think the suspicious activity is an emergency please dial “911”. If it is not an emergency please contact Sheriff’s Office Patrol at (301) 600-1046.