Prince George's County, Maryland Inmate Search

The Prince George’s County inmate search provides tools to access information about individuals currently in custody. In Prince George’s County, MD, municipal police departments such as Bowie and College Park briefly hold arrestees in short-term cells before transferring them to the Prince George’s County Correctional Center, where the Department of Corrections manages custody and provides a public inmate search. The information typically available includes:

• The inmate’s name
• Booking number
• Booking date
• Housing location
• Details of the charges
• Bond and bail amount (if available).

State prisons exclude individuals from county inmate searches, requiring searches through the Maryland DPSCS Inmate Locator. At the same time, federal authorities list those transferred on federal charges in the Bureau of Prisons’ nationwide Inmate Locator.

How to Find an Inmate in Prince George’s County Jail

The Prince George’s County Department of Corrections (PGDOC) operates and manages the correctional center by housing inmates, maintaining security, and handling booking and custody records. The facility does not maintain a public real-time roster. Members of the public are required to call the Inmate Locator Lines at (301) 952-7102, (301)952-7025, or (301) 952-7164 to locate an individual in custody. Callers are required to provide the inmate’s full legal name, date of birth, and jail ID number (if available) to speed up the search.

Individuals can also visit the facility in person and provide the required identifying information at:

Prince George’s County Department of Corrections,

13400 Dille Drive,

Upper Marlboro,

MD 20772.

Staff can assist with locating an inmate, subject to facility rules and presentation of valid identification. The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office is located at:

5303 Chrysler Way,

Upper Marlboro,

MD 20772,

Phone: (301) 780-8600

Email: sheriffinfo@co.pg.md.us.

How to Use the Prince George’s County Jail Roster

Prince George’s County, MD, does not publish a public, real-time jail roster. Instead, members of the public can confirm an individual’s custody status with the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections (PGDOC) by following these steps:

• Gather required information: Collect the inmate’s full legal name, known aliases, date of birth, and inmate number (if available), as staff use these details to conduct the search.
• Contact the PGDOC: Individuals can call the Inmate Information Line at (301) 952-7102 or (301) 952-7164, or visit the public lobby in person during business hours at:

13400 Dille Drive,
Upper Marlboro,
MD 20772
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Request custody details: Ask staff to confirm the inmate’s current custody status and provide the required identifying information.

Visitors must present a valid government-issued photo identification when requesting information in person.

What Information is Included in the Prince George’s County Inmate Roster

The Maryland Public Information Act (Md. Code, Gen. Prov. § 4-101 et seq.) regulates the release of inmate information in Maryland and affirms that public records, including arrest and incarceration data, are accessible for public inspection. The Prince George’s County Department of Corrections (PGDOC) provides basic custody and booking details for individuals housed at the Correctional Center, including:

• Full Name and Age: Used to verify the identity of the individual.
• Jail ID/Booking Number: A unique number assigned to track all official records and financial transactions.
• Housing Location: The specific unit or area within the facility where the inmate is held.
• Booking Date and Time: The date and time the individual is officially booked into custody.
• Charges: The criminal offenses or "counts" for which the person is detained.
• Release Date: The scheduled date of release or the date the inmate has already been released.
• Bond/Bail Amount: The dollar amount set by a judge that the inmate must pay for release, if applicable.

While basic inmate information is public, Maryland law also restricts access to juvenile records, medical and mental health information, sealed or expunged cases, and victim-identifying details to protect privacy and comply with legal requirements.

Contact Details for Prince George’s County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

The Prince George’s County Department of Corrections operates the primary jail facility in Upper Marlboro, where officials process individuals after arrest and house the majority of local inmates. To locate an inmate at the Prince George’s County Correctional Center, the public can call, visit in person, or send written correspondence to:

Physical Address:

13400 Dille Drive,
Upper Marlboro,
MD 20772,
Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Numbers:

• Main Line: (301) 952-7164
• Inmate Information Lines: (301) 952-7102 or (301) 952-7025
• For general information regarding jail operations (automated menu for housing, mail, phone calls): (301) 952-4800
• Bond Review Hearing results (after 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday): (301) 952-7102
• Correctional Center Finance Office (inmate account questions, weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.): (301) 952-7147.

The PGDOC Website also provides inmate updates and commonly requested information.

Contact information for the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections

The George’s County Correctional Center	13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Main Line	(301) 952-7164
Inmate Locator/Records	(301) 952-7102 or (301) 952-7025
Visitation	(301) 952-7025
Finance Office (inmate account)	(301) 952-7147
Bond Review Hearing Results	(301) 952-7102

Jail Facility Overview in Prince George’s County

In Prince George’s County, MD, the county manages adult custody while the state oversees juvenile detention. The Prince George’s County Correctional Center serves as the primary and largest adult facility, operating as a mid- to high-security complex that handles intake, housing, and rehabilitative services. The facility has a design capacity of about 1,564 beds and houses an average daily population of 900 to 1,000 adult male and female inmates in separate units.

Juvenile detention in Prince George’s County is managed by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, with the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center serving youth (male and female ages 12 to 18) awaiting court or placement.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours
Prince George’s County Correctional Center	13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772	(301) 952-7164	Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cheltenham Youth Detention Center	11003 Frank Tippett Road, Cheltenham, MD 20623	(301) 782-2400	Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Prince George’s County Correctional Center

Friends and family can send money to inmates at the Prince George’s County Correctional Center using approved electronic payment systems, which deposit funds into the inmate’s institutional account for commissary and phone purchases. The county generally does not accept cash or personal checks by mail for commissary deposits. The fastest method is the jail’s approved online payment system, where users create an account, select the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections, and add the inmate by name or ID.

Individuals can also make in-person deposits 24/7 at two self-service kiosks in the Correctional Center lobby, which accept cash, credit, and debit cards, or work with authorized agents by phone to add money to an inmate’s account. Commissary deposits are typically capped at $150.00 per week, may include service fees, require the inmate’s full name and ID, and are usually posted by the next business day.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Prince George’s County Correctional Center provides its main jail roster through the Department of Corrections inmate locator lines at (301) 952-7102, (301) 952-7025, or (301) 952-7164. Individuals may also visit the public lobby during business hours at:

13400 Dille Drive,

Upper Marlboro,

MD 20772.

The Community Release Center (CRC), located at 4605 Brown Station Road, operates as a residential work-release facility where participants work during the day and return at night. The CRC does not maintain a separate roster, as officials list most residents in the main inmate locator. To confirm a transfer or request re-entry details, individuals should contact the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections Community Corrections office.

Under Maryland law (§ 3-8A-27), the county keeps juvenile custody records confidential and does not publish them on public websites. Only a parent, legal guardian, or attorney may verify a minor’s location by contacting the facility’s administrative office and providing the minor’s full name and date of birth.

Facility	Public Jail Roster Availability	Access Method
Prince George’s County Correctional Center	No online roster	Direct inquiries only
Cheltenham Youth Detention Center	No public search	Direct inquiries only
Community Release Center	No online roster	Direct inquiries only

Prince George’s County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Prince George’s County Correctional Center strictly controls visitation and conducts most visits through on-site video and remote systems to maintain security and order.

Who can visit

Only approved visitors may schedule a visit, typically after inmate classification (about 72 hours post-booking). A parent or legal guardian must accompany minors and may be required to present a birth certificate at check-in. The facility typically denies visitation to individuals with active warrants, those on probation or parole, and those who were recently released within 6 to 12 months.

Identification and Approval Requirements

Adult visitors are required to present a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID and pre-register their visit; walk-in visits are generally not allowed.

Dress Code and Behavior Expectations

The facility requires visitors to dress modestly, avoid revealing or offensive clothing, and remove hats, sunglasses, and outerwear as instructed. Visitors must follow staff rules, and disruptive behavior can result in termination of the visit and suspension of future privileges.

Visitation Schedule and Duration

Personal visits typically last 30 minutes, with inmates allowed one free on-site visit per week. Additional or remote visits may require a fee. While schedules vary by housing unit, visitation generally occurs on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons/evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings/afternoons. Visitors are advised to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early for check-in and security screening. Visitors should contact the facility directly at (301) 952-7025 to confirm current visitation hours and scheduling procedures before planning their visit.

Mailing and Commissary Information

The Prince George’s County Correctional Center requires all mail to include the full names of both sender and recipient. Visitors must use plain white envelopes and paper, writing only in blue or black ink, and may include up to five 4x6 photos per envelope. Additionally, the facility prohibits stickers, tape, staples, paper clips, and scented products. Attorneys must clearly mark legal mail and send it directly to the facility.

Furthermore, the facility allows inmates to receive books or magazines only from approved vendors. Staff accept only paperback books, typically 2 to 3 per shipment, and ensure the content contains no sexual material or anything that threatens facility security.

The Prince George’s County Department of Corrections delivers inmate mail digitally by scanning it at a central facility. Visitors must send mail to the designated address with the inmate’s full name and ID; mail sent directly to the jail may be returned.

Standard Mailing Format

Prince George’s County, MD,

Dept of Corrections,

(Inmate’s Full Name and ID number),

P.O. Box 247,

Phoenix, MD 21131.

Inmates can receive funds online through an approved third-party service, by phone, or at the facility’s lobby kiosks. Visitors should always confirm the inmate’s booking number to ensure proper delivery.