Cecil County Detention Center, MD

Physical Address
500 Landing LnElkton, MD, 21921

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Guides for This Facility

At a Glance

Visitation

  • Each inmate is allowed one 30‑minute visit per week.
  • Visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list via an Inmate Visitor Application provided at intake or available by written request to the assigned counselor.
  • Visitors must be 18 or older with photo identification; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and present a birth certificate or proof of guardianship.

Sending Commissary

  • Inmates at Cecil County Detention Center may spend up to $75 per week at the Keefe commissary.
  • All deposits must be made through Access Secure Deposits (kiosk, website, or phone); the administration will not accept money orders, checks, or cash for commissary or other inmate funds.
  • Outside commissary packages may be ordered once a week by calling 1-800-546-6283 or online at www.cecilpackages.com.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Cecil County Detention Center allows each inmate one 30-minute visit per week. Visits can be revoked for disciplinary reasons or cancelled due to emergencies. To get on the approved visitor list, the inmate needs to submit an Inmate Visitor Application (provided at intake or available by written request from the assigned counselor). Completed applications can be dropped off at the facility or mailed in. Call 410-996-5800 with questions. On visit day, register with the correctional officer in charge. You can't enter the building until 30 minutes before visiting starts, and visits are first-come, first-served. Only one adult may visit at a time, though up to two adults can register to split the 30 minutes. Visitors must be 18 or older with photo ID. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with proof of guardianship.

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Sending Commissary

All commissary and inmate-account deposits at Cecil County Detention Center go through Access Secure Deposits. You can use the on-site kiosk, the vendor website, or the vendor phone system. The jail does not accept cash, personal checks, or money orders from visitors or the public. Kiosks are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and during visiting hours in the lobby. Once funds post, inmates can spend up to $75 per week through the Keefe Commissary Network. You can also order an approved outside commissary package once a week by calling 1-800-546-6283 or ordering online at www.cecilpackages.com. Vendor fees and posting times vary by deposit method, so check the confirmation details.

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Common Questions

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How do I get approved to visit someone at Cecil County Detention Center?

You need to be placed on the inmate's approved visitor list through an Inmate Visitor Application. The inmate receives this form at intake, or it can be requested in writing from the assigned counselor (family and friends can't pick up forms at the facility). Completed forms can be dropped off at the facility or mailed in. Call 410-996-5800 with questions.

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When can I arrive for a visit and how long do visits last at Cecil County Detention Center?

You cannot enter the building until 30 minutes before visiting starts, and visits are first-come, first-served, so arriving early matters. Each inmate gets one 30-minute visit per week, and visits may be revoked for disciplinary action or cancelled for emergencies. When you arrive, register with the correctional officer in charge.

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What ID and dress rules apply for visitors at Cecil County Detention Center?

All visitors 18 and older must show valid photo ID. Minors need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must present a birth certificate or proof of guardianship. Dress appropriately: bikinis, halter or tube tops, excessively short shorts or skirts, and transparent or sheer clothing are not allowed.

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How do I deposit money for an inmate at Cecil County Detention Center?

Use Access Secure Deposits through the on-site kiosk, the vendor website, or the vendor phone system. The facility will not accept cash, checks, or money orders for commissary or inmate accounts.

Sending Commissary
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Can I send a money order or check to Cecil County Detention Center for an inmate?

No. Cecil County Detention Center does not accept money orders, checks, or cash for commissary or other inmate funds. All deposits must go through Access Secure Deposits.

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How often can I order an outside commissary package for an inmate at Cecil County Detention Center?

You may order an outside commissary package once a week. Order by calling 1-800-546-6283 or online at www.cecilpackages.com.

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Inmates at Cecil County Detention Center in Maryland get one 30-minute visit per week. Before you can visit, the inmate needs to submit an Inmate Visitor Application to add you to their visitor list. Make sure they start that process before you plan a trip.

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