Montgomery County Correctional Facility

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Montgomery County Correctional Facility Information

Located in Boyds, Montgomery County, Maryland, the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is a 1028-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 240-773-9700.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.

The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.

Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Maryland State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Montgomery County Correctional Facility at 240-773-9700 for assistance.

Phone: 240-773-9700

Physical Address:
22880 Whelan Lane
Boyds, MD 20841

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF)
22880 Whelan Lane
Boyds, Maryland 20841

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF)
22880 Whelan Lane
Boyds, Maryland 20841

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How Do You Find Someone in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility, 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 240-773-9700 for the information you are looking for. You can also review Criminal Court Cases online for further information about an offender's case.

Montgomery County Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The Montgomery County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 1028 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montgomery County Correctional Facility 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 Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,440 offenders.

The following charts of Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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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About the Montgomery County Correctional Facility

Located in Boyds, Maryland, the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is one of the main holding areas of the Montgomery County Jail system. There are two other locations that function as an intake and booking facility (Montgomery County Detention Center), and the other is a pre-release and re-entry facility (Montgomery County Pre-Release and Reentry Services).

The Montgomery County Correctional Facility operates around the clock and accepts admissions whenever necessary, and they provide for all of the basic needs and care for inmates during their detention, as well as providing access to educational programs, treatments, mental health care, medical care, and support programs to ease their re-entry to the community after their release.

The County Correctional Facility houses up to 1028 inmates at any time, and they will be either pre-trial and waiting for their court appearances or serving a sentence that is 18 months or less. They will arrive at this location only after having been assessed as they are processed through the MCDC, and upon arrival at the correctional facility an interview is conducted to determine eligibility for programs and classes that will be the best fit for them as they prepare for their life after incarceration.

A learning center is provided for GED, anger management, improving decision making, gaining life skills, creating a budget and parenting, conflict resolution, reentry tablets that contain a wealth of educational information and sources on how to reenter society, and many others.

Ongoing adult education has been shows to reduce recidivism, as is contact with family and friends, and a positive environment where staff and inmates are all working towards personal growth for all inmates.

Visits are provided regularly and can be scheduled by creating an account on ICSOlutions. Visiting hours are Sunday-Saturday (7 Days/Week) : 8am-11am, 1pm-4pm, 6pm-9pm and will be organized by housing assignment with each inmate getting one 30 minute visit on the day that is assigned to them.

Mail is sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & ID Number
Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF)
22880 Whelan Lane
Boyds, Maryland 20841

...and must be restricted to appropriate content, must be regular letter size or smaller, and is not permitted to have any additional items enclosed. 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Montgomery County Correctional Facility?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Montgomery County Correctional Facility for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Montgomery County Correctional Facility:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 240-773-9700.

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Directions / Map to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Montgomery County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 240-773-9700 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Montgomery County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Montgomery County, Maryland, visit the Montgomery County Correctional Facility Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?

Montgomery County Correctional Facility Inmate Visitation Schedule, Policies and Guidelines

22880 Whelan Lane
Boyds, MD 20841

240-773-9701

  • The visitation schedule will be based on facility housing dorms, assigned to specific days and on a rotating basis.  
  • Inmates will be provided advance notice of their assigned visitation date based on their housing assignment.  
  • Visitation schedule information will be updated approximately every eight (8) weeks. Always check this page to see the updated schedule.
  • Inmates are allowed one 30-minute visit each week on their assigned date.
  • Inmates and visitors may have to wear masks, not gators, so make sure you bring them for all visitors. Under two years old excluded.
  • Each inmate may have a total of two (2) visitors at any given time. One (1) of those visitors may be a minor child or infant.
DAY HOURS
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM

REMEMBER TO CHECK THE ACTUAL SCHEDULE FOR YOUR INMATE, AS IT CHANGES EVERY EIGHT (8) WEEKS.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 240-773-9700 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 Montgomery County Correctional Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 240-773-9700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Montgomery County Correctional Facility, 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
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Montgomery County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Montgomery County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Maryland, then select Montgomery County Correctional Facility, 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 Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 240-773-9700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility?

Montgomery County Correctional Facility Pay Telephone Numbers

Unit        Telephone 
Unit I       301-468-9800
Unit II      301-230-1909
Unit III     301-230-1909
Unit IV     301-468-1347

How Do Inmates in Montgomery County Correctional Facility Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Montgomery County Correctional Facility 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 240-773-9700 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 240-773-9700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?

Montgomery County Correctional Facility contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) 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 Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
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 Montgomery County Correctional Facility staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Montgomery County Correctional Facility'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 a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Montgomery County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Montgomery County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Select Maryland, then select Montgomery County Correctional Facility, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Montgomery County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Montgomery County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montgomery County Correctional Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montgomery County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 240-773-9700 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

How Do Inmates in Montgomery County Correctional Facility Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Montgomery County Correctional Facility 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 240-773-9700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 240-773-9700 for further assistance.

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This facility, known as "Montgomery County Correctional Facility" is also known as MCDF, Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Montgomery County Jail & Correctional Facility, Montgomery County Jail & Correctional Facility, Maryland, Montgomery.