How to Get Married While Incarcerated at Middle River Regional Jail
Getting married while someone is incarcerated at Middle River Regional Jail (MRRJ) is possible, but the process starts inside the facility and requires security approval. Here's how it works and what to expect on ceremony day.
The process begins with the incarcerated person. They'll need to submit an Inmate Request addressed to
Security approval is the gatekeeper here. The Director of Support Services (or a designee) reviews each request with jail security in mind, so expect a waiting period while that happens. Once approved, the ceremony won't be scheduled as a special standalone event. All inmate marriages take place in the visitation area during the inmate's regularly scheduled visitation slot. Your wedding date and time will follow the normal visitation schedule - not a separate wedding calendar.
Ceremony Rules
- ✓ The ceremony is limited to 15 minutes.
- ✓ A maximum of three visitors are allowed.
- ✓ The three-visitor limit includes the officiant.
- ✓ Depending on the inmate’s security classification, the ceremony may be no-contact.
Note: The visitor cap is strict - your officiant counts as one of the three people allowed. If you're unsure whether contact will be permitted based on your loved one's classification, confirm that before the ceremony so you know what to expect.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Make sure the inmate has submitted the Inmate Request to “Programs” with your full name and your contact information (address and telephone number).
- ✓ Confirm who the three visitors will be (remember: the officiant counts).
- ✓ Bring whatever identification or paperwork you’ve been told is required for entry and the ceremony.
- ✓ Follow MRRJ’s dress policy - see-through clothing is prohibited.
Once you have security approval, plan around the inmate's regular visitation date and time - that's when MRRJ conducts all inmate marriages in the visitation area. Before you arrive, confirm your guest list fits the three-person limit and that you're showing up at the correct visitation slot for the approved ceremony.
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