Baltimore Jail

About Baltimore Jail

Baltimore Jail is a city jail operating under the municipal government of Baltimore, Maryland. City jails primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested and are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing. They also hold individuals serving short sentences of typically one year or less.

Baltimore Jail is administered by the city's law enforcement or corrections department and plays a central role in the local criminal justice system. The facility provides booking, classification, medical screening, and basic services to newly arrested individuals. Programs available may include substance abuse counseling, GED preparation, and pre-release planning, depending on the inmate's length of stay.

Family members can contact inmates housed at Baltimore Jail through approved mail, phone calls, and scheduled visitation. Because city jails process a high volume of short-stay inmates, visiting procedures and phone setup should be initiated as early as possible. Review the communication sections below for current options.

Facility Type and Security Level

Baltimore Jail operates at a medium level of security as a city detention facility. The facility is managed by the Baltimore law enforcement department and follows local and state regulations for inmate safety and facility management.

Contact Baltimore Jail Administration

Phone

Call the facility directly at 443-263-2220 during regular business hours for questions about inmate status, visiting hours, and facility policies.

How to Contact an Inmate at Baltimore Jail

Send Mail

Address mail to:

Phone Calls

Phone calls are managed through Securus Tech. Inmates make outgoing collect calls only. Set up a prepaid account before calls can be received. All calls are recorded. Read our inmate phone guide for setup instructions.

How to Send Money

Use one of the following approved methods to deposit into the inmate's trust account:

Maryland inmates use a trust account to purchase commissary items and phone credits. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services uses Access Corrections as the approved deposit service. More than 800 kiosk locations are available across the state.

Method 1 — Access Corrections (Online, Recommended)

• Visit accesscorrections.com and sign in or create a free account.
• Pay by debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard). Fees are shown before you confirm.
• Funds typically post within 24–48 hours on business days.

Method 2 — Phone Deposit

• Call Access Corrections toll-free at 1-866-345-1884 (available 24/7, bilingual support).
• Have the inmate's Maryland DOC number and facility name available before you call.
• Service fees apply for phone transactions.

Method 3 — Access Corrections Kiosks (In-Person)

• Over 800+ kiosks are available across Maryland and neighboring states.
• Visit accesscorrections.com to find the nearest kiosk location.
• Kiosks accept cash, debit, and credit cards. Funds post within 24 hours in most cases.

Method 4 — CashPayToday

• Visit CashPayToday.com or call (844) 340-2274.
• Pay online or visit any retail partner location.

Information Required

• Inmate's full committed name
• Maryland DOC inmate number
• Facility name

Read our full inmate money guide for step-by-step Maryland instructions.

Read our full inmate money guide for detailed instructions.

Visitation Guide for Baltimore Jail

Visiting an inmate at a city jail requires advance approval. Contact the facility at 443-263-2220 to confirm current visiting hours and procedures before arriving.

Getting Approved

All visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Download the visitor application for your state and submit it to the facility in advance. Read our complete visitation guide before your first visit.

Visitation Rules

• All adult visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult at all times.
• All visitors are subject to search before entering the visiting area.
• Dress code: no revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, no inmate-style clothing.
• No food, beverages, electronic devices, or cameras permitted in the visiting area.
• Facility staff may deny or terminate any visit for safety or security reasons.

Visitation Timings

Hours are approximate. Confirm current hours with the facility before traveling.