Dundalk Jail Roster Search
The Dundalk jail roster falls under Baltimore County, which operates the detention center in Towson. Dundalk does not have its own jail or holding facility. All arrests in Dundalk are handled by Baltimore County Police Precinct 12 and inmates go to the Baltimore County Detention Center. Unlike some Maryland counties, Baltimore County does not maintain a public online inmate roster. You can check on someone by calling (410) 512-3200 and pressing zero for the operator. This line runs 24 hours a day. VINELink is another option for searching Dundalk inmates held at the county facility.
Dundalk Overview
Finding Dundalk Inmates
Baltimore County does not have a public online jail roster. This means you can't just go to a website and look up Dundalk inmates. The main way to check is by phone. Call the Baltimore County Detention Center at (410) 512-3200 and press zero to speak with an operator. Give them the person's name, and they can tell you if that person is in custody. This line works around the clock.
VINELink is your best online option for the Dundalk jail roster. Select Maryland, then pick Baltimore County. Search by name, ID, or case number. VINELink tracks custody status across all Maryland county jails and state facilities. You can register for alerts that notify you by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. The phone version is at 1-866-634-8463. Below is how the VINELink search page looks.
You can also submit a Public Information Act request by email to hsiakor-sirleaf@baltimorecountymd.gov. This is useful if you need written records from a Dundalk arrest rather than just a quick status check.
Dundalk Police Precinct
The Baltimore County Police Department covers Dundalk through Precinct 12. The station is at 428 7th Street, Baltimore, MD 21222. Call (410) 887-5310 to reach the precinct. For non-emergency calls, use (410) 887-2222. When officers at Precinct 12 make an arrest in Dundalk, the person is taken to the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson for booking.
Baltimore County Police headquarters is at the Public Safety Building, 700 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286. The main number is (410) 887-2214. For police records from Dundalk arrests, call (410) 887-2544 or email bcopd@baltimorecountymd.gov. Police records cover the arrest report. The jail roster and custody info come from the detention center, not the police department. These are two separate things.
The Baltimore County Police website has more information about services in the Dundalk area, including how to get copies of police reports.
Baltimore County Detention Center
All Dundalk arrests end up at the Baltimore County Detention Center, located at 720 Bosley Avenue in Towson, MD 21204. This is a medium-security facility with minimum and maximum areas. It holds over 1,500 inmates from across Baltimore County. The security desk number is (410) 512-3200. Press zero for the operator to ask about a specific inmate from Dundalk or anywhere in the county.
The detention center has several divisions. Administration is at (410) 512-3400. Classification and pre-trial services can be reached at (410) 512-3241. Criminal records are at (410) 512-3422. Health services run at (410) 512-3310. The inmate search info page on the Baltimore County court site explains how to look up inmates.
| Facility | Baltimore County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 |
| Security Desk | (410) 512-3200 (press 0, 24 hours) |
| corrections@baltimorecountymd.gov | |
| Capacity | 1,500+ inmates |
Dundalk Inmate Programs and Services
The Baltimore County Detention Center runs programs for inmates from Dundalk and other areas. Behavioral health services include substance abuse screening, case management, HIV testing, individual and group counseling, and medication-assisted treatment. Peer recovery support and trauma recovery services for women are also available. These services help inmates from Dundalk and the rest of the county deal with issues that led to their arrest.
Education programs at the facility include adult basic education, GED prep, computer literacy, and resume writing. The center partners with the Community College of Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools to run these. Legal research access is also provided. Self-improvement classes cover anger management, domestic violence education, healthy choices, and job skills training.
Re-entry services help inmates from Dundalk get ready for release. This covers education support, employment readiness, family help, healthcare coordination, housing assistance, benefits access, court support, and transportation to services. A home detention program is also available with court approval. It requires a verified residence, 24/7 GPS monitoring, and random drug testing.
Dundalk Jail Roster Records
You can request jail roster records from Dundalk arrests under the Maryland Public Information Act (Gen. Prov. § 4-201). This law gives anyone the right to inspect government records. Send your PIA request to hsiakor-sirleaf@baltimorecountymd.gov. Include the inmate's full name, dates, and any booking numbers. The county has 30 days to respond. Fees apply if your request takes more than two hours of staff time. Copies are 50 cents per page plus postage.
Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, the detention center maintains a record for each inmate that includes a photo, physical description, charges, and sentence details. Court records from Dundalk cases can be found on the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. The Circuit Court Clerk is at 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson, reachable at (410) 887-2139. The District Court Clerk is at 120 E. Chesapeake Avenue, also in Towson, at (410) 512-2000.
Note: Medical records, mental health files, and juvenile records from Dundalk cases are not available through public records requests.
State Search Options for Dundalk
If someone arrested in Dundalk has been sent to state prison, the county detention center will no longer have them. Use the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator to search state facilities. Enter a first and last name. The system covers Division of Correction facilities and Patuxent Institution. Released inmates do not show up.
The Baltimore County Department of Corrections website has general info about the facility and its programs. For visitation, you must schedule online through the Baltimore County Government Appointment System. Visits are 30 minutes, non-contact, and require a valid photo ID. The dress code is professional attire covering neck to knees. No walk-in visits are allowed.
Money can be sent to Dundalk inmates through Access Corrections online or using the self-service kiosks in the detention center lobby. The spending limit is $75 per week and $300 per month. No checks or money orders can be mailed. Cash cannot be given directly to inmates.
Sending Mail to Dundalk Inmates
Mail to inmates from Dundalk should be addressed like this: the inmate's full name, their booking number, Baltimore County Detention Center, 720 Bosley Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204. All incoming mail goes through inspection. Keep it simple. Do not send cash, money orders, stamps, books, or blank paper. These items are treated as contraband.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Dundalk and use Baltimore County or neighboring county jails. If the person you are looking for was not booked through Dundalk, try one of these areas.