Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center

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Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center Information

Opened in 2003, the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center is located directly in Baltimore City and is the full facility that includes all juvenile services including the circuit court rooms, master hearing rooms, attorneys' offices, law enforcement, social services, and Department of Juvenile Services where intake and assessments are completed. It also includes a secure detention center for male juveniles who are being held on the order of the court or on behalf of law enforcement to await their first court date or detention hearing. The facility for detention has housing units, meals, education services, counseling, recreation spaces, and provides both mental and dental care. Schooling is provided based upon the local schools during the same school hours around the year, allowing for juveniles to catch up over the summer months if they fall behind their original school. Staff work to encourage healthy and positive social interactions, to keep students and residents engaged in activities, balance mental, physical, and emotional health, and assist the juveniles in learning new skills that will help them both in and out of the facility. Mail: 300 North Gay Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: Phones are provided for juveniles to call those who are on their approved list, and they are able to make phone calls after classes and meals. Visitation: Visits are permitted for both in person and virtual visits, and “significant persons” are permitted to visit, which includes anyone who is involved significantly in the youth’s life. Parents, coaches, mentors, teachers, and family members are all permitted visits but must schedule them the day before by contacting the facility at 443-263-8998.

Phone: 443-263-8998​

Physical Address:
300 North Gay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center?

To search for an inmate in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice 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 443-263-8998​ for the information you are looking for. You can also review Criminal Court Cases online for further information about an offender's case.

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Search

The Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center maintains an average of 144 offenders in custody on any given day. The Baltimore City Juvenile Justice 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 Baltimore city law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 233,120 offenders.

The following charts of Baltimore city 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 Baltimore city 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 Baltimore city.

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 Baltimore city 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 443-263-8998​.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Baltimore city?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center in Baltimore for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 443-263-8998​ for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Baltimore city can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Baltimore city, Maryland, visit the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

300 North Gay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
443-263-8998​

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 443-263-8998​ and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 443-263-8998​ TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 443-263-8998​ for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 443-263-8998​ for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 443-263-8998​ for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 443-263-8998​ for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
300 North Gay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
300 North Gay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202



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 Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Baltimore City Juvenile Justice 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:
300 North Gay Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 443-263-8998​ for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 443-263-8998​ for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 443-263-8998​ for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice 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 Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 443-263-8998​ for further assistance.

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This facility, known as "Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center" is also known as Baltimore City Juvenile Justice, Baltimore City Juvenile Justice, Maryland, Baltimore.