Find an Inmate at MD Reception Diag and Classification
How to find and look up an inmate at this facility
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Overview
Search for someone at MRDCC using Maryland's Incarcerated Individual Locator, which shows current housing location and custody status for people in Maryland DOC custody. Enter the person's first and last name to run a search. Results will display housing location and custody status. No results? The person may be in federal custody or housed outside Maryland's jurisdictionâfederal cases won't appear here. For federal inmates, use the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) public locator instead. Want ongoing updates? Register with VINE for automated custody-change alerts by phone, text, or email.
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Quick Facts
- The Incarcerated Individual Locator shows housing location and custody status for people in Maryland DOC custody.
- Marylandâs locator requires both the incarcerated personâs first and last name to perform a search.
- If the locator returns no results, the individual may be in federal custody or housed outside Marylandâs jurisdiction.
- You can register with VINE to receive automated custody-status notifications by phone, text, or email.
- MRDCC mailing address is 550 East Madison Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Common Questions
How do I find where someone is housed at Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification?
Use Marylandâs Incarcerated Individual Locator and enter the personâs first and last name. If theyâre in Maryland DOC custody, the locator will show their housing location and custody status.
Why canât I find an inmate in Marylandâs Incarcerated Individual Locator?
No results can mean the person is in federal custody or housed outside Marylandâs jurisdiction. For federal inmates, use the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) public locator instead.
How can I get notified if an incarcerated personâs custody status changes?
Register with VINE to get automated custody-status updates by phone, text, or email.
What is the mailing address for Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center (MRDCC)?
The MRDCC mailing address is 550 East Madison Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Where should I send money orders for an inmate at MRDCC?
Send money orders through the state lockbox at P.O. Box 17111, Baltimore, MD 21297-0382. Confirm the correct lockbox address before mailing.
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Who to Call and How to Pay for Phone Accounts (ConnectNetwork & Lockbox contacts for MRDCC families)
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Where to Mail Money Orders for Someone at MRDCC (Lockbox address & how to fill the money order)
Sending a money order to someone at MRDCC? You'll mail it to Maryland's DPSCS Lockbox, where it gets credited to their account. The details you write on the money order matterâsmall mistakes can cause delays.