Maryland Department of Corrections requires all visitors have an approved visiting application on file prior to attending a visiting session. Start the process by doing the following:
- Complete a Maryland Visitors Application. You must request this from the inmate, Maryland DOC does not make this available online.
- Complete, print, sign and submit the application back to the inmate.
- It will be up to the inmate to inform you of your visitation status, approved or denied.
- Once you are approved, you can schedule to visit your loved one.
- Visiting hours are posted on the facilities page on this site.
- A valid government issued photo ID is required in order to visit.
- Visit will terminate if you need to use the restroom, be sure to use it before your visit (this includes children).
- Visitors are subject to search, as is their vehicle.
- No food or drinks may enter into the facility.
No watches, Fitbits, fitness trackers, smart watches, or other wearable technology are allowed.
- No cell phones, pagers, cameras, or electronics of any kind. Secure these items in your car, or in a visitation locker if available.
- No tobacco products or lighters.
- No weapons, No drugs or alcohol.
Maryland Department of Correction policy on visitation.
Dress Code and Visiting Rules
- Clothing may not be similar to the inmate's or guards
- No see through, fishnet, or sheer clothing
- No halter tops, no tube tops, no tank tops
- No spandex, leggings, jeggings, or tight fitting clothing
- No mini skirts, slit skirts, or slit dresses
- No shorts
- No tongue, ear, facial, or body piercings are allowed
- Undergarments must not be showing
- No braless attire
- No flip flops, sandals, open toe shoes, open back shoes, or bare feet allowed
- No clothing that reveals the midriff or shoulders
- No clothing that contains profanity, or be symbolic of drugs or gangs, sexual symbols, or contain offensive or threatening language/images are prohibited
- No clothing that promotes alcohol or tobacco
- If you leave during the visit to use the bathroom your visit will end (this includes small children using the bathroom)
- Nothing may be passed to the inmate during visitation
- Yelling, Talking Loud, and profanity is prohibited
Maryland Video Visitation
Video visitation is provided through Microsoft Teams. In order to participate in video visitation you must fill out a video visitation acknowledgement form. This is a free service available on android and iphone.