Inmate Search 🔍 | Howard County Detention Center

Howard County Detention Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Howard, MD. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Howard County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Howard County Detention Center are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

7301 Waterloo Road PO Box 250
Jessup, Maryland 20794

Inmate Capacity

361

Website

www.howardcountymd.gov

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Howard County Detention Center?

Howard County Detention Center maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Howard County Detention Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Jessup police department at 410-313-5200 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Howard County Detention Center?

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

Q. What are the visitation rules of Howard County Detention Center?

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 410-313-5200.

Howard County Detention Center 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.