Access Bowie Jail Roster
The Bowie jail roster tracks people arrested by the Bowie Police Department and booked into the Prince George's County system. Bowie is a city in Prince George's County, and it has its own police force. But there is no city jail here. All arrests in Bowie are processed through the Prince George's County Detention Center in Upper Marlboro. You can search for inmates by calling the inmate information line, checking VINELink online, or using the state locator. This guide walks through each option for searching the Bowie jail roster and what you can expect to find.
Bowie Overview
Bowie Police and Jail Roster
Bowie is one of the few cities in Maryland that runs its own municipal police department. The Bowie Police Department is at 15901 Excalibur Road, Bowie, MD 20716. Their main number is (301) 809-2400. For non-emergency calls, use (301) 352-1200. When Bowie officers make an arrest, the person is transported to the Prince George's County Detention Center for booking. That booking creates a new entry on the jail roster.
Even though Bowie has its own cops, the city does not operate a jail. This is common across Maryland. Cities handle patrol and response, but the county handles detention. So anyone arrested in Bowie ends up at the county facility in Upper Marlboro. To find someone on the Bowie jail roster, you need to search the Prince George's County system.
Prince George's County Detention Center
The Prince George's County Correctional Center is where inmates from Bowie are held. It sits at 13400 Dille Drive in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The main phone number is (301) 952-4800. For inmate information, call the automated system at (301) 952-7025. The records division can be reached at (301) 952-7102. This facility holds roughly 1,500 inmates at any given time.
Prince George's County also runs a corrections headquarters at 5310 Douglas Street in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator can help if the person has been moved to a state facility. Below is how the state locator search page looks.
The county also has a Community Release Center at the same Dille Drive address. This 74-bed facility opened in October 2018 and houses both men and women on work release or pre-trial status.
| Facility | Prince George's County Correctional Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 |
| Main Phone | (301) 952-4800 |
| Inmate Info | (301) 952-7025 (automated) |
| Records | (301) 952-7102 |
| Fax | (301) 952-7126 |
How to Search the Bowie Jail Roster
The fastest way to check the Bowie jail roster is to call the inmate information line at (301) 952-7025. This is an automated system. You can also call (301) 952-4800 to talk with someone at the corrections center. Both lines can tell you if a person booked from Bowie is currently in custody at Prince George's County.
VINELink is free and works online. Search by name, ID, or case number. Pick Maryland as the state, then select Prince George's County. Results show custody status and facility location. You can sign up for notifications too. If the person gets released or transferred, VINELink will send you an alert by text, email, or phone. Call 1-866-634-8463 to use VINELink by phone.
The Prince George's County inmate lookup at inmatelookup.co.pg.md.us may also have records, though this portal can be unreliable at times. Try the phone line or VINELink first for the most current info on the Bowie jail roster. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is another free resource. It shows court records tied to arrests in Bowie, and case entries may note if someone is detained.
Note: The automated inmate info line at (301) 952-7025 is the quickest way to check on someone from Bowie.
Bowie Arrest and Booking Records
Booking records from Bowie arrests are kept by the Prince George's County Department of Corrections. Each record includes the arrest date, charges, case number, bond info, housing facility, and court dates. Under the Maryland Public Information Act (Gen. Prov. § 4-201), you have a right to request these records.
To make a formal request, write to the Records Department at Prince George's County Department of Corrections, 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. You can also fax your request to (301) 952-7126. The county must respond within 30 days. The first two hours of staff time are free. After that, fees can apply. Copies run 50 cents per page plus postage. Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, inmate case records include physical descriptions, current charges, sentences, and prior history. The warden can grant access to law enforcement, attorneys, and the general public in many cases.
The records division phone number is (301) 952-7102 if you have questions about what is available or how to submit your request for Bowie jail roster records.
Legal Visits for Bowie Inmates
Attorneys and investigators can visit inmates from Bowie at the Prince George's County facility. For legal visits, contact Vicki Taylor at (301) 952-7027. Investigators must fax a request letter in advance. All investigator visits are non-contact under the facility's security policy. Attorneys get contact visits. Schedule ahead so there are no delays when you arrive.
The Community Release Center at 13400 Dille Drive serves inmates on work release. It has 74 beds and houses both sentenced and pre-trial residents. Programs there include substance abuse treatment, mental health services, workforce development, and case management. If someone from Bowie is placed in this program, they may still show up on the jail roster under Prince George's County.
State Search Tools for Bowie
When someone from Bowie is transferred to state custody, they drop off the county jail roster. To find them, use the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator. This tool covers state prisons across Maryland. Enter the person's first and last name to search. It shows the facility where they are housed if they are still in custody.
For historical records, contact the Maryland State Archives at 350 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis, MD 21401. They hold older jail and correctional records dating back before the 1970s. Call (410) 260-6400 or toll-free at (800) 235-4045. For federal inmates, check the BOP Federal Inmate Locator. Federal cases from Bowie would be handled separately from the county jail roster.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Bowie in central Maryland. Each has its own jail roster search page.
Prince George's County Jail Roster
Bowie is part of Prince George's County for all jail and corrections matters. See the full county page for more on the detention center and inmate services.