Patuxent Institution – Maryland

Do you know somebody in Patuxent Institution?  Patuxent Institution is a state correctional facility in the state prison system in Maryland.  This guide gives you info about everything a person needs to know about Patuxent Institution,like:  Find out who’s in prison at this facility?  Visiting an inmate here.  The prison’s address and phone number.  Mailing or sending money to an inmate at Patuxent Institution.  And much more…

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General Prison Information

Official Name: Patuxent Institution
State: Maryland
County: Howard County, Anne Arundel County
DOC: Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services
Warden Name: Patricia Goins-Johnson

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Contact Information

Below you will find the street address and mailing address for Patuxent Institution. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a package or letter to someone at Patuxent Institution, and use the street address if you need to know the actual location of Patuxent Institution.

Mailing Address

Be sure to check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures section below if you are going to mail something to a prisoner to make sure that you properly address the package or letter, and do the appropriate protocol for sending a package or letter. If you don’t follow the appropriate directions, it could not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Patuxent Institution
7555 Waterloo Road 
Jessup MD, 20794

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Patuxent Institution
7555 Waterloo Road 
Jessup MD, 20794

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: (410) 799-3400
Fax: (410) 799-7457

Map and Directions

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Use the street address if you are visiting a prisoner. You should check the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule headings on this page before you try to visit an inmate at Patuxent Institution.

Patuxent Institution
7555 Waterloo Road 
Jessup MD, 20794

Directions

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Phone Number

State prison inmates don’t have phones in their cells, so you can’t call an inmate, however, there are cases when it may be necessary to know the phone number to Patuxent Institution.
(410) 799-3400

State prison inmates may be able to make calls using:

  • Calling Cards
  • Collect Calls
  • Dedicated Phone Line
  • Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Patuxent Institution inmates don’t have fax machines, so you can’t fax the inmate, but there are some times when it is necessary to have the fax machine number to the prison.

(410) 799-7457

Email Address

The email address below is the main email address for the prison. You can’t reach individuals at this email. If you need to send an email to an inmate, go to the Inmate Email section below.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:
Total Staff:

Inmate Email

To email a letter to a prisoner you must use an exact process to ensure that the email message gets to the inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prisoners do not have access to the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are special procedures that you must follow when sending a letter or package to a state prison inmate. If you do not then the mail might be returned to you.

Before you proceed, make sure to read the information below:

Mail Monitoring

Patuxent Institution employees do open and read and inspect all incoming general correspondence. Received general correspondence may be read as frequently as is deemed necessary to keep safety and security or watch problems regarding an inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Here is the format for how you must address mail to a state prisoner at Patuxent Institution:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Patuxent Institution
7555 Waterloo Road 
Jessup MD, 20794

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Inmate Money

Every prison has a Commissary which was started to provide a bank-like account for inmate monies and for buying things not issued to inmates by the facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Anyone can add money to inmate’s Commissary accounts using Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can to send inmates funds through the postal service and will have to send funds to the following address and do so in accordance with the steps shows below:

The deposit must be in the form of a money order made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you use a post office money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day hold, and during this hold period the prisoner will not get the deposit. The Bureau of Prisons will return to the sender money orders that do not have correct prisoner information if the envelope it was sent it has an adequate return address. Cash and checks will not be deposited so don’t send any checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

State prison inmates are from time to time transported to various correctional facilities throughout the Maryland prison system, so sometimes you may have to look up what facility an inmate is at using the inmate locator. Click on the link below to find an state prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Maryland state prisons: Maryland State Prisons

Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you visit an inmate at Patuxent Institution, be sure that you be aware of the following:

  • Visitation Schedule
  • Visitation Rules
  • Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Thursday and Friday
6:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each prison has their own policies for prisoner visitation and these rules are changed often. The information below may be out of date since this was written, so be sure to also check Patuxent Institution’s website to read the most recent visitation rules.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The visitation guard will ensure all visitors sign the prisoner visitors log before they can enter the prison and upon departure.

Identification Required

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

For all of the things shown below, read the main correctional facility site because this information is updated 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

More information about Patuxent Institution prison records will be posted ASAP.

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

More information about Patuxent Institution death row coming soon.

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

Parole

Information about Maryland parole 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 coming soon.

Inmate Programs

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Prison Life

Details about what life is like at Patuxent Institution coming.

  • 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

Patuxent Institution news coming.

Photos

A photo section to be added later.

For example, photos of:

  • Cells at Patuxent Institution
  • The yard.
  • What inmates wear at Patuxent Institution.

If you have any photos of Patuxent Institution that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Prison Jobs & Hiring

Are you trying to find a job at a prison? Do you have experience? Have you worked at a prison facility previously?

If so, click here: Patuxent Institution Jobs

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Website

The official website: Patuxent Institution 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:

  • Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
  • Victims have the right to notification.
  • Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
  • Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
  • Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
  • Victims have the right to restitution.
  • Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
  • Victims 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

More information about Patuxent Institution inmate family resources to be added later.

History

A Patuxent Institution history section coming soon.

Such as:

  • Famous Patuxent Institution 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

Patuxent Institution Links

The official website: Patuxent Institution Website
Patuxent Institution Jobs

Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Links

Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Main Website
Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Prison Directory
Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Prison Map
Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Prison Jobs
Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Prison Inmate Search
Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Most Wanted

Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Victim Services
Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Visitation Policies
Sending Money to a Maryland State Prison Inmate

Sending Mail to Maryland State Prison Inmates
Sending Packages to Maryland State Prison Inmates
Maryland State Prison Inmate Phone Calls

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Tell Your Story – Write a Review of Patuxent Institution

Have you ever been a prisoner in Patuxent Institution? Do you know someone that is an inmate there? Have you ever visited an inmate at Patuxent Institution?

If so, then you should leave a comment below about it. Write down your prison experience so others can find out what to expect.

What to include in your comment:

  • Facility conditions
  • Prison facility and layout
  • Guards and prison staff
  • Commissary and food
  • Visitation
  • Inmates
  • Safety
  • Gangs
  • Programs and activities

If you are currently an inmate at Patuxent Institution, leave your mailing address if you want people to be able to mail you.


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