Baltimore City Detention Center – Maryland

Know somebody incarcerated at Baltimore City Detention Center?  Baltimore City Detention Center is a correctional facility in the Maryland state prison system.  This site will tell you info about everything related to Baltimore City Detention Center,such as:  How to locate an inmate.  Visiting an inmate at this prison  The address and phone number at Baltimore City Detention Center  Mailing or sending money to an inmate.  And much more…

Official Name:	Baltimore City Detention Center
State:	Maryland
County:	Baltimore County.
DOC:	Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services
Warden Name:	Marion Tuthill

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In this section you have the mailing address and street address for Baltimore City Detention Center. Use the mailing address if you are mailing a letter or package to a prisoner at Baltimore City Detention Center, and make sure to use the street address if you want to know the physical location of the facility.

Make sure to also read the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading further down on this page if you are going to mail a letter or package to a prisoner to make sure that you properly address the letter or package, and follow the correct protocol for sending a letter or package. If you don’t use the correct protocol, the letter or package could get sent back.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Baltimore City Detention Center
401 East Eager Street 
Baltimore MD, 21202

Use the street address if you are visiting an inmate. Make sure to read over the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule information further down on this page before you try to visit a prisoner.

Baltimore City Detention Center
401 E. Eager Street 
Baltimore MD, 21202

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Baltimore City Detention Center inmates don’t have telephones, so you can’t call an inmate, however, there are cases when it is necessary to know the telephone number to the prison.

(410) 209-4001

Prisoners may be able to make calls using:

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

Baltimore City Detention Center inmates don’t have faxes, so you can’t fax an inmate, but there are cases when it might be necessary to have the fax number to Baltimore City Detention Center.

(410) 209-4260

The email address listed below is the main email address for the prison. You won’t be able to email inmates at this email. If you want to email a prisoner, go to the Inmate Email information further down on this page.

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Total Inmates:
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In order to send email to a prisoner at Baltimore City Detention Center you must follow an specific procedure to make sure that the email message is received by your inmate.

Inmates are not allowed to access the web.

There are certain procedures that you have to follow when mailing a package or letter to a prisoner. If you don’t then letter or package might not make it there.

Before you send a package or letter, be sure to read the information below:

Institution officials open and read all received general mail and packages. Incoming general correspondence can be read as frequently as is necessary to maintain safety and security or watch problems regarding inmates.

Below is the format for how you need to address a letter to a state prison inmate at Baltimore City Detention Center:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Baltimore City Detention Center
401 East Eager Street 
Baltimore MD, 21202

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Each prison has a Commissary which was created to provide inmates a bank-like account for prisoner funds and for buying items not issued regularly by the prison.

Anyone may add money to prisoner’s accounts using Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can to send prisoners funds through the mail and have to send it to the address below and do so in accordance with the rules listed below:

The money has to be in a money order made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is advisable to 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 period, during which the inmate will not get the deposit. The Bureau of Prisons will return any funds that do not have correct prisoner information provided the envelope it was sent it has a return address. Checks and cash can’t be deposited to the prisoner’s account so don’t send any checks or cash.

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Prisoners are often transported to various prison facilities in the state, so sometimes you might need to locate the location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click the link here to find an Baltimore City Detention Center inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Maryland state prisons: Maryland State Prisons

Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services Inmate Search

Before you go to visit an inmate at Baltimore City Detention Center, be sure that you know this info:

• Visitation Schedule
• Visitation Rules
• Visitation Application

10:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. and 3:00p.m. – 4:45p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Every prison has their own policies for prison visits and these policies change regularly. The rules listed here might be different now, so make sure to also go to Baltimore City Detention Center’s website to read the most recent rules for visitation.

The front entrance officer will ensure all visitors sign the prison visitors log when entering the prison and also when they leave.

Positive picture ID of visitors is required. Acceptable forms of identification are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state issued picture ID is OK.

For all of the things listed below, read the actual Baltimore City Detention Center 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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Details about Baltimore City Detention Center records to be added later.

Such as:

• Inmate records
• Health records.

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

More information about Baltimore City Detention Center death row coming.

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

More 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.

Info about release procedures to be added later.

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Section about what life is like at Baltimore City Detention Center to be added later.

• 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.

Baltimore City Detention Center news will be posted ASAP.

Baltimore City Detention Center photos to be added later.

For example, photos of:

• Cells at Baltimore City Detention Center
• The yard.
• What inmates wear at Baltimore City Detention Center.

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

Are you trying to find a job at a prison? Do you have experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility in your previous job?

If so, check out: Baltimore City Detention Center Jobs

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The official website: Baltimore City Detention Center Website

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

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.

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.

Click here to tell about all about it

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Section about Baltimore City Detention Center inmate family resources coming.

A Baltimore City Detention Center history section will be posted ASAP.

Such as:

• Famous Baltimore City Detention Center inmates.
• Escapes and prison breaks.
• Executions.

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

Information About Other Maryland State Prisons: Maryland State Prisons

Baltimore City Detention Center Links

The official website: Baltimore City Detention Center Website
Baltimore City Detention Center 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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Have you ever been incarcerated in Baltimore City Detention Center? Do you know anybody that is a prisoner there? Have you ever visited a prisoner at Baltimore City Detention Center?

If you have, then we would like you to write a review about it. Write down your experience so that others can find out what to expect.

What to write in the review:

• Prison conditions
• Prison layout and facility
• Guards and prison staff
• Food and commissary
• Visitation
• Inmates
• Safety
• Gangs
• Activities and programs

If you are currently incarcerated at Baltimore City Detention Center, post your mailing address if you want people to be able to mail you.

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