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Understanding Frederick County Detention Center's one-visit-per-week rule

Frederick County Detention Center limits how often—and how long—you can visit. Once you know the weekly cap and check-in window, planning becomes much simpler.

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Understanding Frederick County Detention Center's one-visit-per-week rule

Each inmate at Frederick County Detention Center gets one visit per week, lasting 30 minutes. Plan ahead if multiple people want to see the same person - once that weekly slot is used, everyone else waits until the following week.

Note: Registration is time-limited: it begins 30 minutes before the listed start time and ends 30 minutes before the listed end time. If you miss that window, you can lose your chance to visit that day.

Each visit is capped at four visitors total. If more than four people want to come, coordinate who goes this week and who waits for another.

When Corrections staff tells you the visit is over, wrap up quickly - don't argue or linger. Visiting with kids or a group? Set expectations beforehand that the visit may end abruptly when staff says it's time.

Note: Visits are recorded for security purposes, so assume anything said or done during the visit may be reviewed.

Understanding Frederick County Detention Center's one-visit-per-week rule

Practical Tips

  • ✓ Bring a government-issued photo ID for registration.
  • ✓ Expect to have your picture taken before your visit; if you refuse the photo, you won’t be allowed to visit.
  • ✓ Plan your arrival around the registration window: it opens 30 minutes before the posted start time and closes 30 minutes before the posted end time.
  • ✓ If you have questions about visitation details, call the visitation officer at 301-600-3031.
  1. Pick your group - Decide who will attend, keeping the four-visitor maximum in mind.
  2. Choose your week carefully - Each inmate only gets one 30-minute visit per week, so treat it like a limited appointment.
  3. Time your check-in - Arrive so you can register within the facility’s window (starting 30 minutes before the listed start time and ending 30 minutes before the listed end time).

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