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How to find someone in jail in Baltimore city, Maryland

Take a breath. Here is where people are held in Baltimore city, the official locators to search, and how to confirm where your person is — using free, government sources only.

County facilities listed
19
State locator
Maryland DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator
VINELink
Covers Maryland
Jurisdiction
Baltimore city, MD

Baltimore city jails & facilities 19

These are the correctional facilities the national dataset lists in Baltimore city. Confirm a specific person on the official roster or locator — this page never stores or looks up records.

State prison

BALTIMORE CITY DETENTION CENTER

Address
401 E EAGER ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21202

Facility info as of 2019-12-16 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)

State prison

BALTIMORE PRE-RELEASE UNIT FOR WOMEN

Address
301 N CALVERTON RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21223
Rated capacity
144 beds

Facility info as of 2024-04-03 — always confirm at the official source .

State prison

BALTIMORE PRE-RELEASE UNIT FOR WOMEN ANNEX

Address
4500 PARK HEIGHTS AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215
Rated capacity
36 beds

Facility info as of 2019-12-16 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)

State prison

DISMAS HOUSE - EAST

Address
1415 N CAROLINE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21213
Rated capacity
45 beds

Facility info as of 2019-12-16 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)

State prison

DISMAS HOUSE - WEST

Address
105 S MOUNT ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223

Facility info as of 2019-12-16 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)

State prison

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA-CHESAPEAKE RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY CENTER

Address
5000 EAST MONUMENT ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21205
Rated capacity
148 beds

Facility info as of 2024-04-03 — always confirm at the official source .

State prison

WILLIAM DONALD SCHAFFER HOUSE

Address
907 DRUID PARK LAKE DR, BALTIMORE, MD 21217
Rated capacity
20 beds

Facility info as of 2024-04-01 — always confirm at the official source .

Which system is holding them?

There is no single search that covers everyone in Baltimore city. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.

If the arrest was recent

Start with the county jail

A recent arrest usually means a county jail run by the local sheriff, not a state prison. Search VINELink or the arresting county’s jail roster; if the booking is only a few hours old, call the jail’s booking desk.

If they were sentenced to prison

Use the state prison locator

Once a person is sentenced, they move from the county jail into the Maryland Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID — a county jail roster will not show a sentenced prisoner.

If the charge is federal

Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons

A federal charge means federal custody — a separate system from any Maryland county or state facility. Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator by name or register number.

Nearby counties in Maryland

If the arrest happened just across a county line, these Maryland counties are closest to Baltimore city. Open one for its jails and the exact official locators to search.

If you need to bail them out in Maryland

Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, this is how getting them out works in Maryland.

Commercial bail available

In Maryland, commercial bail exists. If a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash directly with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee. A judge may also release the person on their own recognizance or on conditions, so ask the court or the jail what applies before paying anyone.

The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.

Common questions about finding someone in Baltimore city

How do I find someone who was just arrested in Baltimore city?

Someone just arrested in Baltimore city is usually held in a county jail run by the local sheriff, sometimes in a neighboring county. Search VINELink or the arresting county’s jail roster, and call the sheriff’s booking or records line. A brand-new arrest will not appear on the state prison locator.

How do I find someone in state prison from Baltimore city?

Once a person is sentenced they move into the Maryland Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID number — it is separate from the Baltimore city jail and from the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in Maryland?

Yes. VINELink, the free national custody service, covers Maryland: search by name and register for free alerts. County jail rosters, the state locator, and the Federal BOP are all free and official too. Skip paid inmate-search and mugshot sites.

How does bail work for someone held in Baltimore city?

Commercial bail exists in Maryland: if a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee, and a judge may also grant release on recognizance or on conditions.

More of Maryland

This is one of Maryland’s counties. The state guide has the complete rundown and every other county.

All of Maryland — locator, VINELink & every county