Before Your First Visit to Wicomico County Detention Center: What to Bring and Leave Behind

Bring an approved government-issued ID to every visit. Wicomico County Detention Center requires a government identification card with your photo and current address. Staff check it at the front desk each time you come. The current address requirement matters: they're verifying your identity and matching your information against the facility's visitor records for safety and accountability.

1. Time your arrival - You may arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled visit.
2. Plan to leave right after - When the visit is completed, you must exit the facility. No one is permitted to remain in the lobby area during a visit, so don’t plan on waiting inside for someone else.

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• ✓ Cell phones: prohibited in the facility. If you bring one in, it will be considered contraband.
• ✓ Cameras: not permitted in the facility. They will be considered contraband.
• ✓ Food and drinks: do not bring them into the facility.

Before you walk in, lock your vehicle and secure anything you leave behind. Wicomico County Detention Center is not responsible for your car or any property left inside it. And if you're bringing kids, have a plan. Never leave children unattended in your vehicle.

Visitation is limited to one adult and up to two children under 18. Any children you bring must stay with you the entire time, so be ready to supervise closely from check-in through the end of the visit. Dress code is enforced for everyone, including kids. If the Supervisor (or their designee) considers an outfit inappropriate, you'll be denied the visit. When in doubt, dress conservatively. Items that commonly get people turned away include hats or sunglasses, coats or jackets, revealing tops (like tank tops), shorts or very short skirts, and tight-fitting clothing (like leggings or spandex).