The Cecil County Detention Center is a 200 bed jail in the city of Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 410-996-5800, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 410-996-5800
Physical Address:
500 Landing Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
Mailing Address (personal mail):
INMATE’S NAME (postcards only!)
Cecil County Detention Center
500 Landing Lane
Elkton, Maryland 21921
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
INMATE’S NAME
Cecil County Detention Center
500 Landing Lane
Elkton, Maryland 21921
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 410-996-5800 for the information you are looking for. You can also review Criminal Court Cases online for further information about an offender's case.
Cecil County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Cecil County Detention Center maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cecil County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Cecil County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,000 offenders.
The following charts of Cecil County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Cecil County Corrections Department, the state of Maryland Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Cecil County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Cecil County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The Cecil County Detention Center in Maryland has a capacity of 200 inmates, 168 for men and 32 for female inmates. The Cecil County Detention Center is located at 500 Landing Ln, Elkton, MD 21921. The contact number for the facility is 410-996-5800, and the phone number for the Sheriff's Department is 410-996-5500. If you need information about inmates, you can call the facility at 410-996-5559.
The Cecil County Detention Center provides religious counseling, worship, and Bible study for voluntary inmate participation. You can find information about inmate booking and jail rosters on on this page. The Cecil County Detention Center was constructed in 1983 and has security levels of minimum to maximum-security. The facility offers inmates the opportunity to earn a G.E.D. to help them better prepare for reentry into society.
All inmate visits are in-person and done on-site, however every visitor must be registered with the facility to visit a specific inmate. This is done using a form that the visitor must fill out, however the only way a visitor can get the form is by the inmate mailing it to them.
You can also send an inmate money and commissary online.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Cecil County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 410-996-5800.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Cecil County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Cecil County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Cecil County and other Maryland and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Cecil County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
500 Landing Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5800
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 410-996-5800 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| TIER | SIGN IN TIME |
| General Population | 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
| Lower Maximum Custody Males |
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Upper Maximum Custody Males |
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM |
| Special Housing | 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM |
| Female Unit | 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Authorized Segregation | 7:30 PM to 8:00PM |
| Quarantine & Medically Isolated | No Visits |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cecil County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-996-5800 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cecil County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-996-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: [email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Cecil County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Cecil County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cecil County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-996-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Cecil County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Cecil County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cecil County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-996-5800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Cecil County Detention Center ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
INMATE’S NAME (postcards only!)
Cecil County Detention Center
500 Landing Lane
Elkton, Maryland 21921
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
INMATE’S NAME
Cecil County Detention Center
500 Landing Lane
Elkton, Maryland 21921
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Cecil County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Cecil County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
INMATE’S NAME
Cecil County Detention Center
500 Landing Lane
Elkton, Maryland 21921
For inmates receiving mail in the Cecil County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cecil County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-996-5800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Maryland.
3. Select Cecil County Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Cecil County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Cecil County Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Cecil County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Cecil County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cecil County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-996-5800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Cecil County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Cecil County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cecil County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-996-5800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Cecil County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cecil County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-996-5800 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cecil County?
This facility, known as "Cecil County Detention Center" is also known as Cecil County Correctional Facility, Cecil County Jail & Correctional Facility , Cecil County Jail & Correctional Facility , Maryland, Cecil.
