North Branch Correctional Institution

Know someone in North Branch Correctional Institution? North Branch Correctional Institution is a state prison in the Maryland state prison system, which is part of the Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services. This guide gives you info about anything related to North Branch Correctional Institution,like the following: Find out who’s in prison at this facility? Visitation policies and procedures. The address and phone number. Mailing or sending money to an inmate. And much, much more.

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Family Resources	Victim Resources
Jobs	Reviews
History	Links

General Prison Information

Official Name:	North Branch Correctional Institution
Year Opened:	2003
State:	Maryland
County:	Allegany County,
DOC:	Maryland Department of Safety & Correctional Services
Security Level:	Maximum
Warden Name:	Bobby Shearin

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Contact Information

Here is the street address and mailing address for North Branch Correctional Institution. Use the mailing address if you are going to send a letter or package to an inmate at North Branch Correctional Institution, and be sure to use the physical address if you want to know the location of North Branch Correctional Institution.

Mailing Address

You should read the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading on this page if you are going to send a letter or package to a prisoner to make sure that you properly address the letter or package, and use the correct protocol for mailing a package or letter. If you don’t use the correct directions, the letter or package could not get to the inmate.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
North Branch Correctional Institution
14100 McMullen Highway SW
Cumberland MD, 21502

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

North Branch Correctional Institution
14100 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cumberland MD, 21502

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: (301) 729-7400
Fax: (301) 729-1259

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you are visiting a prisoner. You should also read the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures sections on this page before you try to visit someone in prison at North Branch Correctional Institution.

North Branch Correctional Institution
14100 McMullen Highway, S.W.
Cumberland MD, 21502

Directions

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Phone Number

Inmates don’t have phones in their cells, so you won’t get to call prisoners, but, there are times when it is necessary to have the telephone number to the facility.

(301) 729-7400

Prisoners may be able to make phone calls using:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

North Branch Correctional Institution prisoners don’t have fax machines, so you won’t get to fax inmates, but there might be times when it may be necessary to have the fax machine number to the facility.

(301) 729-1259

Email Address

This is the main email address for the prison. You won’t be able to email inmates at this email address. If you need to email an inmate, check out the Inmate Email section further down on this page.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:
Total Staff:

Inmate Email

To send a letter via email to a prisoner at North Branch Correctional Institution you must follow an specific process to ensure that the email message is received by the prisoner.

Inmate Internet Access

Inmates don’t have access to the Internet.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are certain steps that you must follow when sending postal mail to a state prisoner. If you don’t then the letters and packages might not get delivered.

Before you send a package or letter, you should read the information below:

Mail Monitoring

North Branch Correctional Institution staff open and read all incoming general packages and mail. Incoming general mail may be read as frequently as necessary to keep safety and security or watch problems having to do with an inmate.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

Shown here is the correct format for how you must address a package or letter to a prisoner at North Branch Correctional Institution:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID
North Branch Correctional Institution
14100 McMullen Highway SW
Cumberland MD, 21502

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Inmate Money

Each state prison has a Commissary which serves to provide prisoners a bank-like account for inmate funds and for buying things not issued by the Bureau of Prisons.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Family, friends, or other sources can deposit funds to prisoner’s Commissary accounts by sending it by Western Union and the U.S. Postal Service.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can choose to send inmates funds by way of the postal service and have to send money to this address and follow the directions listed below:

The money must be in a money order made out to the inmate’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You should use a post office money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be placed on a 15-day hold, in which the inmate will not get the funds. The Bureau of Prisons will return any funds that don’t have appropriate prisoner info provided the envelope has a valid return address. Cash and checks will not be deposited to the prisoner’s account so do not send checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

Inmates are often moved to various prisons in the state, so you might need to locate where an inmate is located using the inmate locator. Click the link here 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 North Branch Correctional Institution, make sure you be aware of the following:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Visitors must be registered by 12:30 p.m.
General Population ~ two (2) visits per week:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Administrative Segregation ~ two (2) visits per week:
Monday and Friday
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Disciplinary Segregarion ~ one (1) visit per week:
Monday and Friday
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Each prison has its own procedures for visitation and these policies change often. The information listed here could be out of date now, so make sure to also go to North Branch Correctional Institution’s website to read the most up to date visitation rules.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The visitation guard will ensure every visitor signs the prisoner visitors log upon entering the visitation area and upon departure.

Identification Required

Picture identification of all visitors is required. Acceptable forms of ID are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; although, a state issued picture ID is acceptable.

For all of the points listed below, read the official North Branch Correctional Institution site because this info changes often:

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 North Branch Correctional Institution prison records coming.

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

Information about North Branch Correctional Institution death row coming.

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Parole

Info about Maryland parole procedures coming soon.

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

More information about release procedures for North Branch Correctional Institution will be posted ASAP.

Inmate Programs

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Prison Life

Section about what life is like at North Branch Correctional Institution coming soon.

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

North Branch Correctional Institution news to be added later.

Photos

North Branch Correctional Institution photos will be posted ASAP.

For example, photos of:

Cells at North Branch Correctional Institution
The yard.
What inmates wear at North Branch Correctional Institution.

If you have any photos of North Branch Correctional 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? Have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison facility in your previous job?

If so, go to: North Branch Correctional Institution Jobs

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Website

The official website: North Branch Correctional 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:

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 North Branch Correctional Institution inmate family resources will be posted ASAP.

History

A section with the history of North Branch Correctional Institution to be added later.

Such as:

Famous North Branch Correctional 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