How to Contact an Inmate at Cecil County Detention, MD (MD)

To visit in person, you'll need a completed Inmate Visitor Application on file. You can submit completed applications at the facility or send them in by mail. Here's the catch: applications are given to the inmate at intake, or the inmate can request one in writing from their assigned counselor. Family and friends can't pick one up at the facility. If you have questions about the process, call 410-996-5800.

Plan your arrival carefully. You won't be allowed into the building until 30 minutes before visiting starts. Once you arrive, you'll need to register with the Correctional Officer in charge of visiting.

Visits are short. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes each week, so come prepared to make the most of your time.

Bring photo ID, and make sure everyone in your group meets the age rules before you travel. All visitors must be 18 or older and present photograph identification at check-in. Bringing someone under 18? They must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian, and you'll need a birth certificate or proof of guardianship.

Want to support your loved one with commissary? Cecil County Detention Center allows inmates to spend up to $75 per week on items from Keefe Commissary Network. You can deposit funds through an Access Secure Deposits kiosk during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM) or during visiting hours at the lobby kiosk. Online deposits are also available, or you can call 866-345-1884. To meet the weekly commissary deadline, get funds onto the inmate's account by 8:30 AM on Sunday.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Get the Inmate Visitor Application through the inmate (provided at intake or requested from their counselor), then submit a completed application at the facility or by mail.
• ✓ Call 410-996-5800 if you have questions about visitor applications or the process.
• ✓ Do not try to enter for visitation earlier than 30 minutes before the start time, then register with the Correctional Officer in charge of visiting.
• ✓ Bring your photograph identification, visitors must be 18 or older.
• ✓ If a minor is visiting, make sure they are with a parent or legal guardian and bring a birth certificate or proof of guardianship.
• ✓ Plan around the weekly visit limit of 30 minutes.
• ✓ To add commissary funds (weekly spending limit is $75), use the Access Secure Deposits kiosk (Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4 PM, or during visiting hours in the lobby), deposit online, or call 866-345-1884.
• ✓ If you send mail, use commercially produced postcards only. For photos, mail them in an envelope labeled “PHOTOS” or “PHOTOGRAPHS,” with nothing else enclosed.

Before you invest time and money in a trip, confirm the current process by phone. Call 410-996-5800 to verify they still accept mailed visitor applications and to get any updated instructions for submitting a completed form. If you're depositing commissary funds, double-check the $75 per-week limit, whether deposits are still handled through Access Secure Deposits, and whether the kiosk is still available Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM plus visiting hours in the lobby. Planning to deposit by phone? Confirm that 866-345-1884 is still the right number.

Visiting procedures are strict, and small details can determine whether you get in. Confirm the current visiting start times so you can follow the rule about not entering more than 30 minutes early. Also verify the registration process with the Correctional Officer in charge, the 30-minutes-per-week limit, and what photo ID and minor documentation you'll need at check-in.

Mail rules change often, so check the latest policy before sending anything. At Cecil County Detention Center, incoming mail is restricted to commercially produced postcards. Photos must be sent by themselves in an envelope marked "PHOTOS" or "PHOTOGRAPHS," with nothing else included. Confirm those requirements before mailing, especially if you're sending pictures.