Eastern Pre-Release Unit

Do you know somebody locked up in Eastern Pre-Release Unit? Eastern Pre-Release Unit is a state prison in the Maryland state prison system, which is part of the Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services. This page will tell you all about everything one might want to know about Eastern Pre-Release Unit,like the following: How to locate an inmate. Visiting an inmate at this prison The prison’s address and phone number. Sending money and mail. And lots more.

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General Prison Information

Official Name:	Eastern Pre-Release Unit
Year Opened:	1964
State:	Maryland
County:	Queen Annes
DOC:	Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services
Security Level:	Pre-Release
Warden Name:	Robert MacKenzie

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Contact Information

Here you have the street address and mailing address for Eastern Pre-Release Unit. Use the mailing address if you are mailing a package or letter to an inmate there, and be sure to use the physical address if you want to know the location of Eastern Pre-Release Unit.

Mailing Address

Be sure to check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures section further down on this page before you mail a package or letter to someone in prison so that you correctly address the item, and use the correct procedure for sending a letter or package. If you do not follow the appropriate protocol, the letter or package could not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
Eastern Pre-Release Unit
700 Flat Iron Square Road
Church Hill MD, 21623

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Eastern Pre-Release Unit
700 Flat Iron Square Road
Church Hill MD, 21623

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (410) 810-5400
Fax: 410) 758-4329

Map and Directions

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Use the street address if you plan to visit a prisoner. Be sure to read over the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule sections below if you are going to go to visit an inmate.

Eastern Pre-Release Unit
700 Flat Iron Square Road
Church Hill MD, 21623

Directions

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Phone Number

Prisoners don’t have telephones, so you can’t call an inmate, but, there are times when it might be helpful to know the telephone number to the facility.

(410) 810-5400

Prisoners can sometimes call out using:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Eastern Pre-Release Unit inmates don’t have fax machines, so you can’t fax a letter to prisoners, but there are some times when it might be useful to know the fax number to the prison.

410) 758-4329

Email Address

This is the main email for Eastern Pre-Release Unit. You cannot reach prisoners using this email. If you are going to email an inmate, read the Inmate Email section on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:
Total Staff:

Inmate Email

To send an email message to an inmate you must use an specific procedure to ensure that the email is received by the inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prison inmates are not allowed to access the Internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are certain rules that you have to follow when sending postal mail to a state prison inmate. If you don’t follow these rules then the letters and packages might not make it there.

Before you send anything, be sure to read the links below:

Mail Monitoring

Institution officials do open and inspect and read all incoming general packages and mail. Incoming general postal correspondence can be read as frequently as is necessary to ensure security and safety or monitor a problem regarding any inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Shown here is the proper format for how you must address mail to an inmate at Eastern Pre-Release Unit:

INMATE NAME AND REGISTER NUMBER
Eastern Pre-Release Unit
700 Flat Iron Square Road
Church Hill MD, 21623

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Inmate Money

Every state prison has a Commissary which was created to provide a bank account for prisoner funds and for buying items not issued to inmates by the facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources can send money to inmate’s Commissary accounts using Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can choose to send inmates money in the postal service and will have to send funds to this address and follow the steps written below:

The deposit has to be in a money order that is made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you use a postal money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be placed on a 15-day hold, and in this time the inmate will not get the deposit. The Bureau of Prisons will return money orders that don’t have valid inmate info but only if the envelope you sent it in has an adequate return address. Cash and personal checks can’t be deposited to the inmate’s account so do not send cash or checks.

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Inmate Locator

State prison inmates are frequently transported to various prisons around the state, so sometimes you might need to look up what facility an inmate is at using the inmate locator. Click on the link below to find an Eastern Pre-Release Unit prisoner.
Inmate Search

To find other Maryland state prisons: Maryland State Prisons

Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you go to visit an inmate at Eastern Pre-Release Unit, be sure that you know the following information:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Monday and Friday
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Holidays – New Years Day; Memorial Day; July 4; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day
Duration: 2 hours (subject to space availability)

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each state prison has their own rules for visitation and these rules change often. The procedures below may be out of date now, so you should also read Eastern Pre-Release Unit’s website to read the most up to date visitation procedures.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance officer will make sure all visitors sign the inmate visitors log when entering the visitation area and also when they leave.

Identification Required

Positive picture identification of visitors will be required. Appropriate forms of id are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; although, a state picture id is acceptable.

For all of the things shown below, read the main Eastern Pre-Release Unit site because this info is changed all the time:

Visitation Rules
Visitation Dress Code
Things You Can and Cannot Take to Visitation
Special Rules For Children, Special Visits, Pastoral or Attorney Visits

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Prison Records

Details about Eastern Pre-Release Unit prison records coming soon.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Death Row

Info about Eastern Pre-Release Unit death row will be posted ASAP.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Parole

Information about Maryland parole procedures to be added later.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Release

Section about release procedures for Eastern Pre-Release Unit coming soon.

Inmate Programs

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Prison Life

Information about life at Eastern Pre-Release Unit will be posted ASAP.

Activities.
Daily schedule and routine.
Recreational facilities available.
What’s allowed, and what’s not allowed.
What the food is like.
What to expect.
Jobs and work release available.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

News

A news section to be added later.

Photos

Eastern Pre-Release Unit photos coming.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Eastern Pre-Release Unit
The yard.
What inmates wear at Eastern Pre-Release Unit.

If you have any photos of Eastern Pre-Release Unit that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Prison Jobs & Hiring

Looking for a prison job? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility in the past?

If so, click here: Eastern Pre-Release Unit Jobs

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Website

The official website: Eastern Pre-Release Unit Website

Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

You have the right to protection from the accused.
You have the right to notification.
You have the right to attend proceedings.
You have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
You have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
You have the right to restitution.
You have the right to a speedy trial.
You have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

Spouses and children of all victims.
Parents and guardians of minor victims.
Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Family Resources

Info about family resources available at Eastern Pre-Release Unit coming.

History

A history section to be added later.

Such as:

Famous Eastern Pre-Release Unit inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Links

Information About Other Maryland State Prisons: Maryland State Prisons