Find an Inmate at MD Reception Diag and Classification
Search for an inmate at MD Reception Diag and Classification and get help with contacting an inmate, visitation, and sending money.
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Enter first and last name to look up an inmate at MD Reception Diag and Classification.
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 jurisdiction—federal 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.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- The Incarcerated Individual Locator shows housing location and custody status for people in Maryland DOC custody.
- Maryland’s locator requires both the incarcerated person’s first and last name to perform a search.
- If the locator returns no results, the individual may be in federal custody or housed outside Maryland’s 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 Maryland’s Incarcerated Individual Locator and enter the person’s first and last name. If they’re in Maryland DOC custody, the locator will show their housing location and custody status.
Why can’t I find an inmate in Maryland’s Incarcerated Individual Locator?
No results can mean the person is in federal custody or housed outside Maryland’s jurisdiction. For federal inmates, use the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) public locator instead.
How can I get notified if an incarcerated person’s 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.
Related Guides
How to Set Up Video Visits at Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center (MRDCC)
Video visits can feel overwhelming the first time, but once you know the steps, it's straightforward. This guide walks you through completing the required DPSCS form, meeting eligibility and ID requirements, setting up Microsoft Teams, and avoiding mistakes that can cut your visit short.
Who to Call and How to Pay for Phone Accounts (ConnectNetwork & Lockbox contacts for MRDCC families)
Trying to fund phone calls for someone at MRDCC—or sort out a problem with an existing account? You'll likely end up at one of two places: ConnectNetwork for phone-account help, or the Maryland DPSCS Lockbox for money order deposit questions.
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 matter—small mistakes can cause delays.