Metropolitan Transition Center

Are you looking for somebody at Metropolitan Transition Center? Metropolitan Transition Center is a state correctional institution in the Maryland state prison system, which is part of the Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services. This page tells you about anything one might want to know about Metropolitan Transition Center,such as: Find an inmate at Metropolitan Transition Center. How to visit Metropolitan Transition Center inmates. The prisons’s phone number and address. How to send mail and money to an inmate. And more…

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Family Resources	Victim Resources
Jobs	Reviews
History	Links

General Prison Information

Official Name:	Metropolitan Transition Center
Year Opened:	1811
State:	Maryland
County:	Baltimore County.
DOC:	Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services
Security Level:	Medium
Warden Name:	Solomon Hejirika

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Contact Information

In this section you have the mailing address and street address for Metropolitan Transition Center. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a letter or package to an inmate there, and be sure to use the physical address if you need to know the physical location of the facility.

Mailing Address

Make sure to check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures information below if you are going to send something to an inmate to make sure that you correctly write the address, and follow the correct steps for mailing a package or letter. If you don’t follow the correct steps, the letter or package might get sent back.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Metropolitan Transition Center
954 Forrest Street
Baltimore MD, 21202

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Metropolitan Transition Center
954 Forrest Street
Baltimore MD, 21202

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone: (410) 837-2135
Fax: (410) 385-1049

Map and Directions

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Use the street address if you are going to visit a prisoner. Be sure to check the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule information below before you visit an inmate at Metropolitan Transition Center.

Metropolitan Transition Center
954 Forrest Street
Baltimore MD, 21202

Directions

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Phone Number

State prison inmates don’t have phones in their cells, so you won’t be able to call the inmate, but, there are some times when it may be helpful to know the phone number to Metropolitan Transition Center.

(410) 837-2135

Metropolitan Transition Center inmates may be able to make calls with:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

State prison inmates don’t have access to fax machines, so you can’t fax prisoners, but there are times when it might be necessary to have the fax number to the prison.

(410) 385-1049

Email Address

The email address below is the main email address for the prison. You won’t be able to contact individuals using this email. If you want to find out how to email a prisoner, read the Inmate Email information further down 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 at Metropolitan Transition Center you must follow an specific procedure to ensure that the email message is received by the inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prisoners do not have access to the Internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are important rules that are necessary to follow when mailing mail to a state prison inmate. If you do not then the letters and packages might be returned to you.

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

Mail Monitoring

Institution staff open and read all incoming general mail. Incoming general mail is able to be read as frequently as necessary to maintain safety and security or watch a particular problem confronting any inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Below is the format for how you should address a letter to an inmate at Metropolitan Transition Center:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
Metropolitan Transition Center
954 Forrest Street
Baltimore MD, 21202

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Inmate Money

Every state correctional institution has a Commissary that was created to provide prisoners a bank account for prisoner funds and for buying items not issued by the correctional facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Friends, family, or other people may deposit money to inmate’s accounts with Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can to send prisoners funds through postal mail and have to send money to this address and follow the policies provided below:

The deposit has to be in the form of a money order that is made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You are advised to use a post office 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 have access to the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will send back money orders that don’t have appropriate prisoner info provided the envelope it was sent it has an adequate return address. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted for deposit so do not send cash or checks.

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Inmate Locator

Prisoners are from time to time transported to different prisons throughout the Maryland prison system, so sometimes you may have to look up the current location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click on the link here to find an Metropolitan Transition Center 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 Metropolitan Transition Center, you must know this info:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

General Population
Wednesday through Sunday and Holidays
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Last Registration at 1:20 p.m.
3:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Last Registration at 7:30 p.m.
Disciplinary Segregation
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Last Registration at 1:20 p.m.
Hospital Visits
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Last Registration at 1:20 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every state prison has their own procedures for prison visitation and these rules are changed often. The rules listed here might be changed when you are reading this, so you should also check Metropolitan Transition Center’s official website to read the most up to date visitation rules.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance officer ensures each visitor signs the inmate visitors log before they enter the visitation area and upon departure.

Identification Required

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

For all of the points listed below, check the official correctional facility website as this info changes frequently:

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 Metropolitan Transition Center 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

Section about Metropolitan Transition Center 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

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.

Release

Information about release procedures will be posted ASAP.

Inmate Programs

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Prison Life

Details about prison life 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

Metropolitan Transition Center photos coming.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Metropolitan Transition Center
The yard.
What inmates wear at Metropolitan Transition Center.

If you have any photos of Metropolitan Transition Center 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 any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison facility in your previous job?

If so, go to: Metropolitan Transition Center Jobs

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Website

The official website: Metropolitan Transition Center 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:

The right to protection from the accused.
The right to notification.
The right to attend proceedings.
The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
The right to restitution.
The right to a speedy trial.
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 family resources available at Metropolitan Transition Center coming.

History

A Metropolitan Transition Center history section to be added later.

Such as:

Famous Metropolitan Transition 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.

Links

Information About Other Maryland State Prisons: Maryland State Prisons