Visitation at Cecil County Detention Center, MD

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visiting at Cecil County Detention Center takes some planning. Each inmate gets one 30-minute visit per week, and visits can be revoked for disciplinary reasons or canceled during emergencies. You'll also need to register with the correctional officer in charge. Before you can visit, you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. The Inmate Visitor Application is given to the inmate at intake, or they can request it in writing from their assigned counselor—family and friends can't pick up forms at the facility. Submit completed forms in person or by mail. Questions? Call 410-996-5800. At check-in, you'll need valid photo ID and must be 18 or older. Minors must come with a parent or legal guardian and bring a birth certificate or proof of guardianship. Doors open 30 minutes before visits start. Visits are first-come, first-served, and only one adult visits at a time—though two can register to split the 30 minutes.

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Quick Facts

  • 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 that is given to the inmate at intake or can be requested from the assigned counselor.
  • Visitors must be 18 or older with photo ID; minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide a birth certificate or proof of guardianship.
  • Visitors are not allowed in the building until 30 minutes before visiting starts, visits are first-come-first-served, and only one adult may visit at a time (up to two adults may register to share the visit).

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Common Questions

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

You must be added to the inmate’s approved visitor list using an Inmate Visitor Application. The form is given to the inmate at intake or can be requested in writing from the assigned counselor (family and friends can’t pick up forms at the facility). Submit the completed form at the detention center or by mail; call 410-996-5800 with questions.

How long are visits and can visits be canceled at Cecil County Detention Center?

Visits are limited to one 30-minute visit per week. Visits may be revoked for disciplinary action or canceled for emergencies, and you must register with the correctional officer in charge.

What do I need to bring and what rules must I follow when visiting?

Bring a valid government photo ID (visitors must be 18 or older). Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and bring a birth certificate or proof of guardianship. Follow the dress code (no bikinis, halter/tube tops, excessively short shorts/skirts, or transparent clothing), and remember you can’t enter until 30 minutes before visiting begins; visits are first-come, first-served.

When are Community Corrections visits and are there special rules?

Community Corrections visits happen on weekends: Saturdays for male inmates, Sundays for female inmates, with specific sign-in times. Inmates must wear designated jumpsuits, and no physical contact is allowed. Visitors who appear under the influence will be denied entry and may be arrested. If you don't present yourself within five minutes of an officer's announcement in the visiting area, your visit will be canceled.

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