Who can visit and how to get cleared (in-person)
First, figure out which system your loved one is in. Approval rules differ depending on the facility. For federal BOP facilities, you can only visit after the incarcerated person adds you to their approved visiting list and the BOP clears you.
For Metropolitan Transition Center (MTC) in Baltimore, DPSCS directs visitors to request an in-person visit by email. Visiting a BCBIC detainee housed at the Maryland Transitional Center (MTC) Hospital? You'll need to submit a written request to the BCBIC Chief of Security. Include the detainee's name, date of birth, and state identification number, plus your name and relationship. Visitors must follow MTC guidelines.
Common Questions
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How do I request an in-person visit at Metropolitan Transition Center (MTC)?
To request an in-person visit at Metropolitan Transition Center (MTC), email MTC.InmateVisitation@maryland.gov. DPSCS lists this email as the contact point for MTC visitation requests.
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Do I need Microsoft Teams for virtual visits with Maryland facilities?
Yes for Maryland DPSCS video visitation, you must have a Microsoft Teams account. Set it up ahead of time so you are ready when your visit is scheduled.
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Where should I send a money order and who can deposit money for an inmate?
For Maryland DPSCS lockbox facilities, money orders are sent to P.O. Box 17111, Baltimore, MD 21297-0382. At least some county facilities do not accept deposits from visitors; for example, Anne Arundel County states it will not accept visitor deposits and instead uses lobby kiosks, online, and phone deposit methods (with a listed facility number for deposits).
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Can I visit an inmate right after they are booked or do I need approval first?
Approval is often required before you can visit. In the federal BOP system, you can only visit after the incarcerated person places you on their visiting list and you have been cleared by the BOP. Intake timing can also affect how quickly things move; Anne Arundel County detention facilities state initial intakes are completed Monday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.
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