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Quick Facts
- Lockbox inquiries can be made by phone at 410-540-6221, 410-540-6222, or 410-540-6223 and by email to lockbox@maryland.gov.
- Visitors to the facility must comply with the Department’s visitor dress code.
- The Department treats visitation as a privilege and manages it through procedures to ensure safety and security.
- The Department defines contraband to include cellular phones, unauthorized telecommunication devices, weapons, controlled substances and alcoholic beverages.
Common Questions
How do I contact Dorsey Run about inmate lockbox or account questions?
Call 410-540-6221, 410-540-6222, or 410-540-6223, or email lockbox@maryland.gov for lockbox inquiries. Have the inmate’s full name and any inmate ID ready when you reach out.
What are the best channels to reach Dorsey Run for general questions (visiting, mail, operations)?
Start with the facility’s main phone/front reception and the facility’s official contact page for recorded information and published numbers. If it’s inmate-specific or an emergency, ask to be transferred to inmate records, the shift supervisor, or operations.
Can visitors bring phones or other items to Dorsey Run visits?
No. The Department’s contraband rules prohibit items such as cellular phones, unauthorized telecommunication devices, weapons, controlled substances, and alcoholic beverages. You’ll also need to follow the Department’s visitor dress code while on facility property.
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