Phone: 410 778-6444
Physical Address:
Scheeler Road
PO Box 229
Chestertown, MD 21620
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the J. DeWeese Carter 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 410 778-6444 for the information you are looking for. You can also review Criminal Court Cases online for further information about an offender's case.
J. DeWeese Carter Center Inmate Search
The J. DeWeese Carter Center maintains an average of 27 offenders in custody on any given day. The J. DeWeese Carter 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 Kent County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,040 offenders.
The following charts of Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessAfter being arrested, the offender is brought to the J. DeWeese Carter Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the J. DeWeese Carter Center:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 410 778-6444.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the J. DeWeese Carter Center in Chestertown for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Kent County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 410 778-6444 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Kent County Maryland, check out the J. DeWeese Carter Center Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the J. DeWeese Carter Center? What is the Schedule?
Scheeler Road
PO Box 229
Chestertown, MD 21620
410 778-6444
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 410 778-6444 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 J. DeWeese Carter Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410 778-6444 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the J. DeWeese Carter Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about J. DeWeese Carter Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410 778-6444 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the J. DeWeese Carter Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about J. DeWeese Carter Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410 778-6444 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the J. DeWeese Carter Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about J. DeWeese Carter Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410 778-6444 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the J. DeWeese Carter Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The J. DeWeese Carter 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 J. DeWeese Carter 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:
Scheeler Road
PO Box 229
Chestertown, MD 21620
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Scheeler Road
PO Box 229
Chestertown, MD 21620
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 J. DeWeese Carter 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 J. DeWeese Carter 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:
Scheeler Road
PO Box 229
Chestertown, MD 21620
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about J. DeWeese Carter Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410 778-6444 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the J. DeWeese Carter Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about J. DeWeese Carter Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410 778-6444 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the J. DeWeese Carter Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about J. DeWeese Carter Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410 778-6444 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the J. DeWeese Carter 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 J. DeWeese Carter Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 410 778-6444 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Kent County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Kent County?
This facility, known as "J. DeWeese Carter Center" is also known as J. DeWeese Carter Center, Maryland, Kent.