Prince George's County Inmate Population

Prince George's County inmate population records are held at the correctional center on Dille Drive in Upper Marlboro. The facility is one of the largest county jails in Maryland, with room for up to 2,500 people at any given time. You can search for inmates held there through the state DPSCS locator, VINELink, or by calling the jail at 301-952-7025. The county also ran a legacy online lookup tool at one point, though it may not always be up. This page walks through every way to find Prince George's County inmate records, what fees you might face, how to reach the jail, and what services are in place for people in custody.

Prince George's County Inmate Search Tools

There are a few ways to look up the Prince George's County inmate population. The fastest is the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator, which covers both state and some county inmates. You type in a last name and get results showing where the person is held. First name is optional but helps narrow things down. The tool is free and works from any device.

Prince George's County also had its own legacy inmate lookup tool. The database let you search by name and pulled up arrest dates, charges, case numbers, and bond info. It ran on the county's own servers and was separate from the state system. This tool may still work at times, but it has had problems with uptime. If you can't get through on that site, the DPSCS locator or VINELink are your best bets for checking who is in custody at the Prince George's County Correctional Center.

The DPSCS locator uses partial name matching, so you do not need the full exact spelling to get results. Keep in mind that people held on short sentences or in pretrial status at the county level may not show up in the state system right away. For those cases, calling the jail line at 301-952-7025 is the most reliable way to check.

The DPSCS site also has links to reports and data on the broader Maryland inmate population, which can help you put Prince George's County numbers in context.

VINELink for Prince George's Inmate Alerts

VINELink is a free service that lets you search for inmates and sign up for alerts when their status changes. It covers Prince George's County along with most other jails and prisons in Maryland. You can search by name or ID number. The system runs all day, every day.

What makes VINELink useful is the notification feature. If you need to know when someone in the Prince George's County inmate population gets released, transferred, or has a court date, you can register for alerts. They come by phone, email, or text. Registration is free and does not require you to give your name. The service supports over 200 languages and has a toll-free line at 1-866-277-7477 for help. Under Maryland's General Provisions Article Section 4-305, basic custody status is public information, which is why tools like VINELink can share this data openly.

VINELink is a good fit for anyone who needs regular updates on a specific person in custody without calling the jail each day.

Prince George's Sheriff and Inmate Records

The Prince George's County Sheriff's Office plays a role in the local inmate population system. The sheriff handles court security, warrant service, and prisoner transport within the county. While the Department of Corrections runs the jail itself, the sheriff's office is involved in booking and moving inmates to and from court. If you have questions about warrants or court orders tied to someone in the Prince George's County inmate population, the sheriff's office is a good place to start.

You can also use the Maryland Judiciary Case Search to look up court cases for people held at the Prince George's County Correctional Center. This covers criminal, civil, and traffic cases statewide. Search by name or case number. It shows hearing dates, charges, and case status. The case search is a court records tool, not a live custody check, so pair it with VINELink or the DPSCS locator for real-time status.

The sheriff's office site has contact info and details on their operations. It does not have its own inmate search tool, but it links to county resources that can help you track down records.

Requesting Prince George's Inmate Population Records

Maryland's Public Information Act gives you the right to request records about the Prince George's County inmate population. Under General Provisions Article Section 4-301, any person can ask to see public records. For the correctional center, the PIA contact is Lt. Stephanie Matthews. You can reach her by email at sgmatthews@co.pg.md.us or by phone at 301-952-7338. Written requests go to 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Fees for Prince George's County inmate records follow a set schedule. A record search costs $15. Copies run $0.25 to $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5 per document. If you need a CJIS background check, that is $38. The agency has 30 days to respond to your request under the PIA. They can ask for more time if they have a good reason. Fee waivers are possible under Section 4-308 if the request serves the public interest and is not for commercial use.

The PIA Manual has the full breakdown of how public records requests work in Maryland. It covers what is public, what is exempt, and how to appeal if your request gets denied. Under Section 4-305, you can always get an inmate's name, the charges, conviction details, sentence, and where they are held. Medical records and social security numbers are not available.

Visiting Inmates in Prince George's County

Prince George's County Correctional Center uses all-virtual visitation. There are no in-person visits at this facility. All visits happen through the Securus Video Connect platform on ConnectNetwork. You set up an account, pick a time, and do the visit from your phone or computer. The system is run by Securus Technologies.

The rules for visits still apply even though they are virtual. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Each inmate can have one visit per day and up to two per week. Visits last 30 minutes. A maximum of two adults and one child can join each session. For professional visits, attorneys should contact Vicki Taylor at 301-952-7027. Attorney visits are contact-only when done in person. Investigator visits are non-contact. Under Correctional Services Article Section 9-614, facilities can set their own rules for visits as long as they follow state guidelines.

If you have trouble with the video system, call Securus at 1-888-988-4768. They handle tech support and account questions for the Prince George's County visitation platform.

Phone and Commissary at Prince George's Jail

Phone service at the Prince George's County Correctional Center is handled by GTL, also called ViaPath Technologies. Inmates can make calls that last up to 15 minutes. The monthly limit is 300 minutes. Each inmate can have up to 30 approved numbers on their call list. No third-party calls, call forwarding, or toll-free numbers are allowed. All calls are monitored and recorded except for calls to attorneys.

Every inmate gets a SECRET PAC, which is a 9-digit code they use to make calls. If you need to set up an AdvancePay account so an inmate can call you, reach GTL at 800-483-8314. For trust fund deposits, the number is 888-428-1845. Customer service is at 1-888-988-4768. The phone system is one of the main ways families stay in touch with the Prince George's County inmate population.

Commissary deposits go through Access Corrections, GTL ConnectNetwork, or SecurePak. You can add funds online, by phone, at a lobby kiosk, or by mailing a money order. The facility has two kiosks in the lobby that take cash, credit, and debit cards around the clock. Online and phone deposits cost $2.50 to $5.00 in fees. Kiosk cash fees run $1.00 to $3.00. Money orders sent by mail have no fee.

There are limits on how much you can deposit. A single deposit caps at $300. The weekly limit is $500 and the monthly limit is $1,500. Account balances max out at about $300. Family members can deposit up to $150 per week. For direct ordering through SecurePak, go to accesscorrections.com. Some items have a $25 order limit.

Prince George's Inmate Population Programs

The Prince George's County Correctional Center runs several programs for people in custody. Educational options include basic adult education, GED prep, vocational training, and life skills classes. The Maryland Correctional Education program supports some of these efforts at the state level. Substance abuse services include counseling, drug education, and treatment referrals for people who need help with addiction.

Rehabilitation programs cover anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, and reentry prep. The goal is to give people tools they can use when they get out. The county also runs a Community Release Center, which is a work release program that lets qualifying inmates hold a job during the day and return to the facility at night. Medical and mental health care is on site. There is a full medical unit with medication management and mental health services. Chaplaincy services and religious programming are also available.

Tablet services come through Securus Technologies. Inmates can use tablets for email, messaging, educational content, and entertainment. This is a newer addition and gives people in the Prince George's County inmate population a way to access resources and stay in touch with family beyond phone calls and video visits.

Mail for Prince George's County Inmates

You can send mail to someone in the Prince George's County inmate population at two addresses. The main one is P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. You can also send it to the facility at 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Put the inmate's full name and ID number on the envelope. Use standard white paper only.

All mail gets inspected before it goes to the inmate. Legal mail is the exception. Newspapers and magazines must come directly from the publisher. Expect 7 to 10 business days for processing. Under Correctional Services Article Section 9-601, inmates have the right to send and receive mail, but the facility can set rules about what comes in. Anything that looks like a security risk will be turned away.

Prince George's Correctional Center Details

The Prince George's County Correctional Center sits at 13400 Dille Drive in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The main phone number is 301-952-4800. For inmate information, call 301-952-7025. The records office is at 301-952-7102 and the visitation line is 301-952-7015. The fax number is 301-952-7126. The facility holds between 1,500 and 2,500 inmates at any given time, making it one of the larger county jails in the state.

The jail handles pretrial detainees and people serving sentences of less than one year. Under Correctional Services Article Section 8-101, the county must keep accurate records on every person received and discharged. This includes name, age, offense, sentence, and behavior while in custody. If someone gets a sentence of a year or more, they will be transferred to a state facility run by DPSCS.

Cities in Prince George's County

Prince George's County is home to several cities and towns. People arrested in any part of the county go to the correctional center in Upper Marlboro. The county seat is Upper Marlboro, which is also where the courthouse sits.

Bowie is the largest city in Prince George's County with its own page on this site. Inmates from Bowie are held at the same correctional center on Dille Drive. Other communities like Hyattsville, College Park, Laurel, and Greenbelt also fall under Prince George's County for jail purposes, but they do not have separate pages here.

Nearby County Inmate Populations

Prince George's County borders several other counties in Maryland. Each runs its own detention center with separate inmate records. If you are looking for someone and are not sure which county they were booked in, check these nearby options.