Anne Arundel County Inmate Population
Anne Arundel County runs two detention facilities that hold more than 1,100 inmates at full capacity. The county keeps an online inmate locator that lets you search for people held in these jails by name, with results that show bail info and court dates. You can check the Anne Arundel County inmate population from any device at no cost. The search runs around the clock. This page walks through how to look up inmates, request records, and use the tools the county puts out for the public to find who is in custody right now.
Anne Arundel County Detention Overview
Anne Arundel County Inmate Population Search
The Anne Arundel County Inmate Locator is the main tool for checking who is in custody. It is free to use. No login is needed. You type in the name of the person you want to find. The system pulls up results from both county detention facilities. Each result shows the housing location, future court dates, and bail information for that inmate. The tool works on phones and computers. It stays live all day and night.
The inmate locator interface from the Anne Arundel County corrections website is shown below. The county inmate locator page lets you search by first or last name to find current inmates in Anne Arundel County.
Search results update as the jail processes new bookings and releases. Keep in mind that people booked late at night may not show up in the system for a few hours. If you can't find someone, try again the next day or call the facility.
You can also use VINELink to look up Anne Arundel County inmates. VINELink covers jails across the state and lets you set up alerts when an inmate's status changes. Alerts come by text, phone, or email. The service is free.
Anne Arundel County Detention Facilities
Anne Arundel County operates two facilities that make up its local inmate population. Each one serves a different role. The Jennifer Road Detention Center handles intake and pretrial holding. The Ordnance Road Correctional Center holds people who have been sentenced. Both fall under the Anne Arundel County Department of Corrections, which you can reach at 410-222-6410.
The Jennifer Road Detention Center sits at 131 Jennifer Road in Annapolis. It is a maximum security facility. The jail has a capacity of 635 inmates. It was built in 1966 and serves as the main intake point for Anne Arundel County. Everyone arrested in the county gets processed here first. The booking staff runs intake interviews, records criminal history, and sets classification levels for each person brought in. You can call JRDC at 410-222-7374 for general questions about the inmate population there.
Ordnance Road Correctional Center is at 600 E. Ordnance Road in Glen Burnie. This is a medium security facility with room for 540 inmates. It opened in 1998. ORCC holds people who have been sentenced to terms of up to 18 months. The phone number is 410-222-6358. Inmates at this facility may take part in work release, house arrest, or other programs run by the county. The population here tends to be more stable since most people are serving set terms rather than waiting for trial.
Note: Inmates held for state charges may be transferred from Anne Arundel County facilities to DPSCS state prisons after sentencing.
Anne Arundel Inmate Population Records Requests
You can request records on Anne Arundel County inmates through the facility. Send your request to the Assistant Facility Administrator for Inmate Services. The staff has 10 working days to respond. Records contain intake interviews, classification levels, program participation, court dates, and commitment records. Some parts are restricted. Things like psychological evaluations, medical records, and criminal history from other cases are not released to the public.
Attorneys who need access must fill out a Release of Information form and schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. If you want copies of records, submit a written request to the Facility Administrator along with the same release form. Maryland's Public Information Act, under General Provisions Article Section 4-301, gives the public the right to inspect records at any reasonable time. Section 4-305 spells out what inmate data you can get: the name, charges filed, conviction details, the sentence, and the facility where someone is held.
Fees for copies run 50 cents per page. Certified copies add another 50 cents. The first two hours of search and prep time are free through DPSCS. If the total cost comes to a dollar or less, they waive it. Under Section 4-308, you can also request a full fee waiver if your request serves the public interest and is not for commercial gain.
Visiting Inmates in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County processes visitors from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM every day. Processing stops 30 minutes before the end of that window. Video visitation is also available. You need to be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Bring a valid photo ID. The county visitation page has the full rules and schedule details for each facility.
The rules differ a bit between the two jails. Jennifer Road handles a larger pretrial population, so visit schedules rotate by housing unit. Ordnance Road tends to have more set schedules since inmates there are serving sentences. It is a good idea to call ahead before making the trip. Staff can tell you the exact times for the housing unit where your person is held. Remote video visits from home may cost a small fee depending on the platform used.
Anne Arundel County Inmate Commissary and Phones
Inmates in Anne Arundel County can buy items through a commissary run by Access Corrections. Family members deposit funds into the inmate's account online, by phone, or at a lobby kiosk. The commissary page has more details. You can call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884 for help with deposits. The fees depend on how much you send and the method you pick.
For web deposits, the fee ranges from $2.95 for amounts under $20 to $9.95 for deposits between $200 and $300. Phone deposits cost more, from $3.95 up to $10.95. Lobby kiosk deposits have a flat $4.00 fee no matter the amount. Many families use the web option since it costs the least. The inmate funds page walks through each method step by step.
Phone service for inmates comes through ICSolutions. You can reach them at 1-888-506-8407. The phone services page covers how to set up an account so your inmate can make calls. Rates and call limits vary. Most calls are collect or prepaid through the ICSolutions system.
Inmate Population Programs in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County offers several programs for inmates who qualify. These programs can reduce the number of people held in the facilities at any given time, which affects the overall inmate population count. Under Correctional Services Article Section 8-101, the state requires accurate records on each inmate, including their program participation and conduct.
- Work Release costs $15.00 per day and lets eligible inmates hold jobs outside the facility
- House Arrest runs $10.00 per day as an alternative to being held in the jail
- Community Service has a one-time $50.00 registration fee
- Education programs help inmates work toward a GED or other credentials
- Addiction treatment addresses substance abuse issues
- Mental health services provide counseling and support
The work release page has the full rules for that program. To qualify, inmates typically need to be sentenced, have good conduct, and meet security clearance. The house arrest program works in a similar way but keeps the person at home with monitoring. Both programs cut down on the number of beds in use at the two facilities. Inmates who take part in these programs still count in the Anne Arundel County inmate population records but are marked with a different custody status.
Note: Program availability depends on the inmate's charges, sentence length, and behavior record while in custody.
Statewide Tools for Anne Arundel Inmate Searches
Beyond the county's own locator, you can use state-level tools to search for inmates connected to Anne Arundel County. The DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator covers state prisons. If someone from Anne Arundel County was sentenced to more than 18 months, they likely moved to a state facility. The DPSCS locator shows which prison holds them now.
The state locator is free and does not require an account. Search by last name to find results.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is another useful tool. It does not show custody status, but it gives you court case details tied to people in the inmate population. You can search by name or case number. Results include charges, court dates, and case outcomes. This helps when you know someone was arrested in Anne Arundel County but are not sure about their current status. Under General Provisions Article Section 4-302, custodians must provide copies of public records to anyone who asks, so case data is available to all.
Cities in Anne Arundel County
People arrested in these Anne Arundel County cities are booked into the Jennifer Road or Ordnance Road facilities. Pick a city to learn more about how inmate population records work for that area.
Nearby County Inmate Population Pages
These counties border Anne Arundel and have their own detention centers and inmate search tools.