DC Department of Corrections - Central Detention Facility (CDF/DC Jail) Inmate Search

November 2024

DC Department of Corrections - Central Detention Facility (CDF/DC Jail) is low security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Washington, DC. The jail is maintained and operated by officers at Washington Police department. It is mainly used to temporarily hold new detainees before moving them to nearest county Jail. Usually it houses inmate for short period of time but in some cases it can also house inmates serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting, assault, minor drug offenses, etc. DC Department of Corrections - Central Detention Facility (CDF/DC Jail) provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility and 3 meals daily. Sometimes detainees from nearby municipality or county are also housed in the Jail.

Location

1901 D Street, SE
Washington, District Of Columbia 20001

County

County County

Phone Number

202-673-7316

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

City Jail

Inmate Capacity

2164

Website

doc.dc.gov

Fax Number

202-671-2043

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at DC Department of Corrections - Central Detention Facility (CDF/DC Jail)?

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in DC Department of Corrections - Central Detention Facility (CDF/DC Jail)?

  • It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check District Of Columbia inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in District Of Columbia.

Q. What are the visitation rules of DC Department of Corrections - Central Detention Facility (CDF/DC Jail)?

  • Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

  • For more information one can call 202-673-7316.

DC Department of Corrections - Central Detention Facility (CDF/DC Jail) Visitation Hours

Sunday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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DC Department of Corrections - Central Detention Facility (CDF/DC Jail)
Washington, District Of Columbia 2164