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How to find someone in jail in Baltimore city, Maryland

Call Central Booking and Intake Center booking office

Use official custody resources for Baltimore city and confirm the housing location with the responsible agency. The dated facility dataset below is a reference, not confirmation that a person is held there.

County facilities listed
19
State locator
Maryland DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator
Service coverage
Participating agencies; verify scope
Jurisdiction
Baltimore city, MD

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 local jail

For a recent local arrest, check the arresting jurisdiction’s official jail roster or custody-notification service. Housing may be at a municipal, county, regional, or contracted facility. If no record appears, ask the arresting agency or jail how to confirm the booking; do not infer the destination from distance or a facility listing.

Maryland DPSCS Central Booking and Intake Center is stated booking location for all adults arrested in Baltimore City.

Call Central Booking and Intake Center booking office

Use official CBIC booking contact for custody handoff/status assistance. No call was made.

Published booking-office contact, not a verified public web search; no call made.

Baltimore City adult booking route

All adults arrested in Baltimore City are processed at state-operated CBIC.

For adult Baltimore arrests, CBIC is the documented booking route; its current Booking Assistant Warden contact is published in the Maryland Manual. Confirm current custody with the facility.

Search Maryland participating-agency custody — VINE states DPSCS is its data source; does not establish complete county coverage

Local source reviewed 2026-10-05. This is published phone assistance; the number was not called.

If nothing appears, contact the arresting agency or the responsible jail to ask how to confirm booking. A missing record does not prove release, and an agency may limit what it can disclose.

If they were sentenced to prison

Use the correctional locator

For a state-prison sentence, use the Maryland correctional locator. A short jail sentence may still be served in a local or regional jail. A sentence alone does not establish the housing location; confirm with the responsible agency.

DPSCS DOC/Patuxent and some short-sentenced DPDS prisoners; not everyone in custody

Open Maryland custody search

First and last name fields; no ID-number field observed

Official agency instructions and assistance

Reviewed 2026-10-05. Search controls reached; individual results not tested.

If the charge is federal

Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons

A federal charge does not tell you which building holds the person. The U.S. Marshals Service is responsible for federal pretrial detention and may use local, state, private, or federal facilities. Check the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator, but a missing result does not establish that the person is not detained. For a recent federal arrest, contact the arresting agency or the relevant U.S. Marshals district office to ask about the appropriate custody-information process. USMS is a contact route, not a public person locator, and disclosure of a location is not guaranteed.

Search the Federal BOP locator U.S. Marshals district directory

Baltimore city jails & facilities 19

A listing does not establish that a person is held here. Use the responsible agency’s official locator or contact page to confirm custody.

No current facility contact has been independently verified for this guide. Start with the custody paths below or ask the arresting agency; do not travel or pay based on a historical listing.

Historical facility dataset (19 entries; current status unverified or no longer active)

These entries preserve dated source information. Addresses, phone numbers, types, and websites may be obsolete. They are not current recommendations; use official custody resources below.

State correctional facility

BALTIMORE CENTRAL BOOKING AND INTAKE CENTER

Address
300 E MADISON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 545-8080
Rated capacity
895 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-29. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

BALTIMORE CITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Address
901 GREENMOUNT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 332-4340
Rated capacity
495 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-28. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

BALTIMORE CITY DETENTION CENTER

Address
401 E EAGER ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 209-4145

Facility info as of 2019-12-16. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Juvenile / youth facility

BALTIMORE CITY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER

Address
300 N GAY ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(443) 263-8998
Rated capacity
120 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-29. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

BALTIMORE PRE-RELEASE UNIT

Address
926 GREENMOUNT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 234-1878
Rated capacity
201 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-04-03. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

BALTIMORE PRE-RELEASE UNIT FOR WOMEN

Address
301 N CALVERTON RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21223
Phone
(410) 223-2260
Rated capacity
144 beds

Facility info as of 2024-04-03. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

BALTIMORE PRE-RELEASE UNIT FOR WOMEN ANNEX

Address
4500 PARK HEIGHTS AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215
Rated capacity
36 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2019-12-16. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

BALTIMORE PRETRIAL COMPLEX

Address
531 EAST MADISON STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 545-8121
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-04-03. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

CENTRAL HOME DETENTION UNIT

Address
2100 GUILFORD AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Phone
(443) 263-3800
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2019-12-16. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

CHESAPEAKE DETENTION FACILITY

Address
401 E MADISON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 539-5445
Rated capacity
511 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-29. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

DISMAS HOUSE - EAST

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

Facility info as of 2019-12-16. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

DISMAS HOUSE - WEST

Address
105 S MOUNT ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21223

Facility info as of 2019-12-16. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

MD RECEPTION, DIAGNOSTIC AND CLASSIFICATION CENTER

Address
550 E MADISON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 878-3500
Rated capacity
700 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-29. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Juvenile / youth facility

MD YOUTH RESIDENCE CENTER AND STATEWIDE COMMUNITY DETENTION

Address
530 NORTH HILTON ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21229
Phone
(410) 464-2427
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-29. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

METROPOLITAN TRANSITION CENTER

Address
954 FORREST ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 230-1452
Rated capacity
580 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-29. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

THRESHOLD INCORPORATED

Address
1702 SAINT PAUL STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 727-0100
Rated capacity
30 beds
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2019-12-16. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA-CHESAPEAKE RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY CENTER

Address
5000 EAST MONUMENT ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21205
Phone
(410) 276-5880
Rated capacity
148 beds

Facility info as of 2024-04-03. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

State correctional facility

WILLIAM DONALD SCHAFFER HOUSE

Address
907 DRUID PARK LAKE DR, BALTIMORE, MD 21217
Phone
(410) 230-3189
Rated capacity
20 beds

Facility info as of 2024-04-01. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Juvenile / youth facility

YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Address
926 GREENMOUNT AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21202
Phone
(410) 234-1800
Source website recorded in the dataset — confirm current details

Facility info as of 2024-02-29. Historical dataset entry — current status unverified. (this listing may be out of date — it is not a confirmed current detention destination)

Other kinds of custody

Immigration detention has a separate official ICE detainee locator. It does not search for people under 18, and a missing result does not prove release; use the official ICE field-office contacts. Search by A-number and country of birth, or the name/country/date-of-birth information requested by the service. Access and disclosure can be restricted.

Juvenile and tribal custody may have different agencies, privacy rules, and search limits. This guide does not provide a comprehensive juvenile or tribal locator. Contact the arresting agency or responsible juvenile or tribal authority to confirm the correct process.

For federal pretrial detention, use the U.S. Marshals district directory. Federal responsibility can include housing in a local jail.

Nearby counties in Maryland

If the arrest happened just across a county line, these Maryland counties are geographic navigation aids. Open a guide for official custody resources; these links do not establish detention or transport destinations.

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

Release depends on the court’s order. A payment is not required in every case. Ask the court which secured-bond options, if any, are permitted; a private commercial bond service has separate fees and conditions. Confirm the process 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?

For a recent local arrest, check the arresting jurisdiction’s official jail roster or custody-notification service. Housing may be at a municipal, county, regional, or contracted facility. If no record appears, ask the arresting agency or jail how to confirm the booking; do not infer the destination from distance or a facility listing.

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

For a state-prison sentence, use the Maryland correctional locator. A short jail sentence may still be served in a local or regional jail. A sentence alone does not establish the housing location; confirm with the responsible agency.

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

Public custody searches are free. VINE states DPSCS is its data source; does not establish complete county coverage Check whether the responsible local agency participates. Use its contact when the service is unavailable; a missing record does not establish release.

How does bail work for someone held in Baltimore city?

Ask the court or responsible jail for the release order and permitted options. Court deposits and private service fees are different, conditions vary, and payment does not guarantee release.

More of Maryland

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

All of Maryland — custody resources & county guides