Frederick County, Maryland Inmate Search

An inmate search is a method for looking up who is currently in jail or prison using public records or official databases. Authorities typically maintain a formal, open roster of incarcerated individuals and make it accessible as part of their duty to be transparent with the general populace. The public may use these records to conduct a search for Frederick County inmates.

Incarcerated individuals in Frederick County are primarily housed at the Adult Detention Center (ADC), which is managed by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. This agency does not maintain its own public-facing online jail roster. Inquirers who wish to inspect details of jailed individuals in the county online must rely on the official third-party platform used statewide by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Otherwise, individuals can make direct inquiries at the Sheriff’s Office.

In addition to the county Sheriff’s Office, the county has at least 4 local police departments empowered to make arrests and book individuals. However, neither the Frederick nor the Brunswick Police Department, the two largest, operates long-term jails or independent jail rosters. At best, they use temporary holding cells on the premises before transporting the individual to the ADC’s Central Booking Unit.

A Frederick County inmate search typically reveals an inmate’s personal and custody information, including booking details and the facility where they are being held.

How to Find an Inmate in Frederick County Jail

To make direct inquiries about the status of inmates in the Adult Detention Center, the public may contact the local Sheriff’s Office at 110 Airport Drive, East Frederick, MD 21701, or the Adult Detention Center at 7300 Marcies Choice Lane, Frederick, MD 21704.

The county does not maintain an in-house jail roster for online lookup. The public can use the statewide third-party search option to verify that an individual is in ADC custody before contacting the agency directly.

How to Use the Frederick County Jail Roster

Frederick County shares an official third-party inmate locator tool with other Maryland counties. Users can narrow down an inmate’s location to the county’s Adult Detention Center using the following steps:

• Access the online portal.
• Under "I’m searching for," select "Offender/Defendant".
• Under "Located in," choose Maryland.
• In the "Whose" field, choose between a Name, Offender ID Number, and Case Number search. For an inmate search, name or ID number searches are recommended.
  • If Name search is selected, enter the individual’s first and last name.
  • If ID Number is selected, input the individual’s Offender ID.
  • If Case Number is selected, input the person’s case ID or docket number.
• Tick the boxes for a partial entry or mugshot display, or leave unchecked, as desired.
• Complete the captcha, then click Search to begin querying the database.

The search results typically display both a custody record and a court record for an individual. Select "Custody Record" to view the inmate’s profile in an expanded view.

What Information is Included in the Frederick County Inmate Roster

Individuals who utilize the Frederick County inmate roster can typically view the following information:

• Basic Information: The individual’s name, age, gender, and race.
• Ethnicity
• Date of Birth
• Aliases: If the person is known by another name in addition to their given name
• ID Number: The individual’s custody number assigned when processed into the detention facility.
• Custody Information: Includes when the person was booked, when they were formally taken into custody, their custody status, and their location.
• Location: The detention center where the individual is housed, including the full address and a contact number.
• Reporting Agency: The local law enforcement or detention agency, including their address and phone number. For Frederick County, this agency is typically the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.

Because an inmate usually has an associated court record, the Related Records section will also show the case number, case status, and the court presiding over the case.

The Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) authorizes the disclosure of the inmate details above to ensure governmental transparency. However, medical and mental health data of inmates, as well as records involving minors, are exempt from general disclosure.

Contact Details for Frederick County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

The general public may use the following contact details to inquire about an arrestee or inmate’s status or schedule visits at the Frederick County jail:

Addresses:

Frederick County Adult Detention Center

7300 Marcies Choice Lane

Frederick, MD 21704

Website: Frederick County Adult Detention Center

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

110 Airport Drive East

Frederick, MD 21701

Website: Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

Phone Information

Facility #5294

PO Box 18247

Greensboro, NC 27419

• The main jail line for general questions: (301) 600-2550.
• The Central Booking Unit line for inquiries about recent arrestees or booked individuals: (301) 600-1790.
• The inmate services and visitation line for visiting arrangements and general inmate affairs: (301) 600-3002.
• The offender records line: (301) 600-2533.
• The Sheriff’s Office line for general law enforcement inquiries: (301) 600-1046.

Jail Facility Overview in Frederick County

The Frederick County Adult Detention Center is the county’s primary jail facility. In addition to housing individuals serving sentences of 18 months or less, it holds those awaiting trial or currently undergoing criminal proceedings in the county’s court system.

While the facility does not list a bed or cell count on its website, it provides different housing units or blocks for men, women, and minors. In addition to its traditional role of incarcerating offenders, it supports modern alternatives to incarceration, such as home detention, community service, and work release. Work release is handled by the Frederick County Work Release Center, a satellite facility for inmates who are permitted to leave for work while serving their sentences.

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services operates the Victor Cullen Center, a special facility for male juveniles who have been sentenced by a court to 4-6 months of treatment.

Jail	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Frederick County Adult Detention Center	7300 Marcies Choice Lane, Frederick, MD 21704	(301) 600-2550	24 hours a day, 7 days a week	No public email
Frederick County Work Release Center	7210 Marcies Choice Lane, Frederick, MD 21704	(301) 600-1718	24 hours a day, 7 days a week	No public email
Victor Cullen Center	6000 Cullen Drive, Sabillasville, MD 21780	(301) 739-8122	Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	No public email

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Frederick County Adult Detention Center

Inmate commissary accounts allow people in custody to purchase basic necessities. These items are typically offered by the facility, but not always free of charge. Hence, the detention center provides a means for friends and family to send money. Knowing the correct process helps ensure funds reach their intended target.

People can deposit money for an inmate in the Frederick County Adult Detention Center through the kiosks at the jail lobby or online through the jail’s third-party vendor.

In-person deposits can be made in cash or with a credit/debit card. For cash deposits, the commissary does not accept bills less than $5 or coins. For payment card deposits, the depositor must bring along a valid government ID, and the address on it must match the billing address on their payment card.

The commissary at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center does not accept mailed money orders or cashier’s checks.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

Most adult inmates in Frederick County can be found using the centralized statewide online system mentioned previously, or by contacting the Sheriff’s Office or primary detention facility.

Juveniles housed at the Victor Cullen Center cannot be located via an inmate search, as the records of minors are protected by law. Consequently, profiles of youthful offenders under 18 are not typically found on a standard jail roster.

Interested individuals can contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services for juvenile offender information, but proof of eligibility is required to view the records.

Frederick County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Incarceration can be isolating for both detained individuals and their loved ones. Visitation helps to maintain these connections. The Frederick County ADC allows visits to inmates under specific guidelines. The following section explains the applicable rules and schedules.

General Rules

• All visitors must complete photo registration at least 30 minutes before the visitation period begins and no later than 30 minutes before it ends.
• Each inmate is allowed a maximum of 4 visitors per session.
• Each inmate is entitled to one 30-minute visit each week.
• People under 18, except a legal spouse, must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.
• All adult visitors must provide a valid photo ID; without it, visitation is not allowed.

Visitation Area Rules

• No bags are allowed in the visitation area.
• Digital devices, such as phones and cameras, are not allowed.
• Disruptive behavior results in the immediate termination of a visit.
• A visitor’s photo ID will be collected and returned upon conclusion of the visit.

Visitation Schedule

Inmate Group	Day & Time
Males	Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Females	Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Work Release	Same as the general inmate population (men and women), but video visitation only
Juveniles	Thursdays 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The ADC also offers video visitation for those who prefer to visit virtually at 30 cents per minute. The public can use the on-site video booths at the detention center or request remote visitation from their own devices. On-site video visits last 30 minutes once a week. Each remote video visit lasts 15 minutes and can be requested an unlimited number of times.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Friends and family are permitted to send mail to inmates at the Frederick County primary detention facility. To ensure delivery, the sender must clearly write their full name and address on the envelope, which should be addressed to the inmate.

Frederick County Adult Detention Center

Inmate Name, AR (Admittance Record) Number

Individuals in custody can receive written or typed letters in standard paper size, photographs, drawings, or greeting cards (excluding Polaroids). These are scanned by the facility provider and made available on the inmate’s jail-issued tablet.

The facility does not allow (and will not process) inmate mail featuring or including explicit content, gang or other illegal activity, electronics, or money of any type.

Legal mail, magazines, books, or packages should be sent to the ADC’s physical address at

Frederick County Adult Detention Center

Inmate Name, AR Number

7300 Marcies Choice Lane

Frederick, MD 21704

Or

Frederick County Work Release Center

Inmate Name, AR Number

7281 Marcies Choice Lane

Frederick, MD 21704