How to Schedule a Visit at Wicomico County Detention Center (Wed–Thu call window) — plus the housing-unit schedule
Visiting someone at Wicomico County Detention Center starts with one key step: schedule your visit by phone during the Wednesday–Thursday call window. Once you know the window and the housing-unit time slots, the rest is straightforward.
Visits here aren't first-come at the door - you schedule in advance by phone. The call window is Wednesday through Thursday each week, and you're booking for that same week's posted schedule. Slots fill up fast, and once they're gone, the facility won't make changes or allow walk-ins. Call early in the window to get your spot.
Call Front Reception at 410-548-4850, ext. 333 to schedule. That's the number for all inmate visitation requests.
- Pick your call day and time - call on Wednesday or Thursday, during 0800–1130 or 1230–1400.
- Call Front Reception to schedule - dial 410-548-4850 and use ext. 333.
- Request a time slot for the posted schedule - scheduling is done for the current week’s schedule, so be ready to ask for the day/time that matches your person’s housing-unit availability.
- Confirm the details before you hang up - once the schedule is full, no changes will be made, and unscheduled visits aren’t permitted, so make sure you understand exactly what time you were given.
- ✓ Approved government photo ID with your current address (you’ll need it at each visit)
- ✓ Plan for who is attending: 1 adult and up to 2 children (under 18)
- ✓ If you bring children, be ready to keep them with you at all times during the visit
If the schedule is already full when you call, there's no workaround - the facility won't make exceptions or allow unscheduled visits. You'll need to try again during the next Wednesday–Thursday window.
Note: The visitation time slot is strictly enforced. If you or the inmate is late, the visit won’t be extended or rescheduled.
Housing Weekend Slots
- ✓ AB: 0800–1100
- ✓ AC: 1300–1400
- ✓ AA: 1400–1500
- ✓ SMU3: 1600–1700
- ✓ D Block: 1700–1800
- ✓ B Block: 0800–1400
- ✓ SMU1: 1400–1500
- ✓ SMU2: 1600–1700
- ✓ Medical (A Block Visitation Room): 1600–1700
Each inmate gets one scheduled visit per week, capped at 20 minutes. Split visits aren't allowed, so plan to use your time in one continuous session.
Group size matters when you schedule: one adult plus up to two children under 18. Kids must stay with the adult at all times during the visit. Bring an approved government photo ID showing your current address - you'll need to present it every time.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Call as early as you can on Wednesday or Thursday within the 0800–1130 or 1230–1400 scheduling window.
- ✓ Have more than one preferred time in mind, using the housing-unit slots listed above, in case your first choice is already taken.
- ✓ Write down the details you’re given during the call (including that you scheduled through Front Reception at 410-548-4850 ext. 333) so you can reference it later if needed.
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