Cecil County Detention Center

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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Cecil County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

500 Landing Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5800

• 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 410-996-5800 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 410-996-5800 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Cecil County Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

500 Landing Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5800

• Visitors must be placed on the Inmate's Visitor list via the Inmate Visitor Application. The Inmate Visitor Application must be initiated by the incarcerated Inmate, and cannot be picked up at the facility by family or friends. You must complete the form entirely and either drop it off at the facility or mailed to:
  500 Landing Lane
  Elkton, MD 21921
• Call 410-996-5800 with any questions about the form once you get it sent to you by the inmate.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of one adult is allowed per inmate, however two can share... 15 minutes each.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 410-996-5800 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

• Visitors are not allowed in the building for visiting until thirty (30) minutes before the start of visiting.
• Visiting is on a first-come-first-served basis. Visiting sessions are limited to thirty (30) minutes each week.
• You must be 18 and have a valid, government issued photo ID.
• Minors must be with parent or legal guardian and have a birth cerificate.
• Dress with non-revealing, professional clothing only. If you try to come in with seductive or gang type clothing, you won't be allowed to visit.

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.

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.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Cecil County Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Cecil County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Cecil County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Maryland, then select Cecil County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Cecil County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Cecil County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Cecil County Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Cecil County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Cecil County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

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.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Cecil County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

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.

• Minimum size: 3.5 Inches by 4.25 inches. Maximum size: 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
• Postcards mailed with a stamp will be rejected.
• It is best to only use blue or black ink.
• Always include your name and return address.

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

Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

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.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Cecil County Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak, also known as ‘My Care Pack’, for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

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 customerservice@securepak.net.
* 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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Cecil County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Cecil County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Maryland, then select Cecil County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

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.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cecil County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How Do Inmates in Cecil County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Cecil County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Cecil County Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Cecil County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Cecil County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

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.

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.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cecil County?