The Calvert County Detention Center is a 172-bed jail located in Barstow, Calvert County, Maryland. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 410-535-4300.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Maryland State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Calvert County Detention Center at 410-535-4300 for assistance.
Phone: 410-535-4300
Physical Address:
325 Stafford Road
Barstow, MD 20610
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name
Calvert County Detention Center
P.O. Box 9
Barstow, MD 20610
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name
Calvert County Detention Center
P.O. Box 9
Barstow, MD 20610
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Calvert 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 410-535-4300 for the information you are looking for. You can also review Criminal Court Cases online for further information about an offender's case.
Calvert County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Calvert County Detention Center maintains an average of 172 offenders in custody on any given day. The Calvert 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 Calvert County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,440 offenders.
The following charts of Calvert 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 Calvert 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 Calvert 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 Calvert 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 Calvert County Detention Center in Maryland has a capacity of 172 beds. It is a maximum-security facility responsible for detaining pre-trial suspected offenders. The Calvert County Detention Center in Maryland is located at 325 Stafford Road Barstow, MD 20610.
The phone number for the detention center is 410-535-4300 or 301-855-9640. The Calvert County Detention Center in Maryland has specific visitation hours. To schedule a visit, the person who wishes to visit must call the detention center at 410-535-4300 Ext 8944 on Monday or Tuesday between the hours of 8am to 2pm. The detention center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are third-party services that offer inmate visitation using your cell phone or computer. According to some sources, visiting hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, while others state that family and friends can visit an inmate on Tuesdays. It is recommended to contact the detention center directly to confirm the visitation hours.
The facility holds inmates accused of misdemeanor crimes who cannot make bail or await their court dates. There have been some questions about the jail's work release program in the past. Maryland law has specific provisions regarding correctional facilities, but these do not apply to applicants for employment as a correctional officer of a local correctional facility. The jail has a mental health program that identifies individuals in the criminal justice system diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness. There is no information available on current inmate issues or conditions at the facility. The Calvert County Detention Center is responsible for detaining pre-trial suspected offenders to ensure their appearance at trial or other judicial proceedings.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Calvert County Detention 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 Calvert County Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
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 410-535-4300.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Calvert County Detention Center in Barstow 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 410-535-4300 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Calvert County, Maryland, visit the Calvert County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Calvert County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
325 Stafford Road
Barstow, MD 20610
410-535-4300
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 410-535-4300 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIME |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 8:00PM |
Calvert County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Calvert County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calvert County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-535-4300 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 Calvert County Detention Center?
Calvert County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calvert County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-535-4300 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Calvert County Detention Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Calvert County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Calvert County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name
Calvert County Detention Center
P.O. Box 9
Barstow, MD 20610
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Calvert County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Calvert County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Calvert County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calvert County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-535-4300 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Calvert County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Calvert County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Calvert County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental 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 Calvert County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-535-4300 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Calvert County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Calvert County Detention 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. No postcards larger than 6" x 9".
Envelopes
The Calvert County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is required to only use pencil, or blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Photos received through the mail in excess of four will be returned to sender. Photos are to be no larger than 4"x6". Instamatic or Polaroid type photos will not be accepted. Photos must be on photo paper. Pictures reproduced on copy paper will be returned (unapproved item).
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name
Calvert County Detention Center
P.O. Box 9
Barstow, MD 20610
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Calvert County Detention Center
P.O. Box 9
Barstow, MD 20610
No Newspapers, Magazines or Books allowed.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name
Calvert County Detention Center
P.O. Box 9
Barstow, MD 20610
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calvert County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-535-4300 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Calvert County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Calvert County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Calvert County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Calvert County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Calvert County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Calvert County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Calvert County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Calvert County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calvert County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-535-4300 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Calvert County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Calvert County Detention Center for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Calvert County Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Calvert County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Calvert County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calvert County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-535-4300 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Calvert County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Calvert County Detention Center directly at 410-535-4300 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Calvert County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Calvert County Detention Center directly at 410-535-4300 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Calvert County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Calvert County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410-535-4300 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Calvert County?
This facility, known as "Calvert County Detention Center" is also known as Calvert County Jail & Detention Center , Calvert County Jail & Detention Center , Maryland, Calvert.
