Ellicott City Jail Roster

The Ellicott City jail roster is managed through the Howard County Detention Center. Ellicott City serves as the county seat of Howard County. It does not have its own police department or jail. The Howard County Police Department handles all law enforcement, and all arrests in Ellicott City lead to the detention center at 7301 Waterloo Road in Jessup. Howard County does not publish a public online inmate roster, so calling the facility is the primary search method. This page walks through how to find jail roster records for people arrested in Ellicott City and what resources are available.

Howard County Detention Center

Ellicott City does not run its own jail. All arrests go to the Howard County Detention Center at 7301 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794. The Howard County Department of Corrections operates this facility. It opened in 1983, was expanded in 1994, and has a maximum capacity of 474 inmates with a rated operating capacity of 398. The facility has 153 employees on staff.

Central booking is in the same complex. Call (410) 313-5300 for the booking unit. Every adult arrested in Ellicott City goes through this process. Staff use live scan technology for fingerprints and take digital photos. A District Court Commissioner is on-site and holds a hearing within 24 hours. The commissioner sets bond or orders the person held. All of this creates a record on the Ellicott City jail roster.

The Howard County Department of Corrections website has general info about the facility. For direct questions about inmates from Ellicott City, call (410) 313-5200. This line is staffed around the clock.

Search the Ellicott City Jail Roster

Call (410) 313-5200 for the most current Ellicott City jail roster information. This is the main detention center line. It runs 24 hours a day. Provide the inmate's full name and the staff can tell you if they are in custody, what charges they face, the bond amount, and any scheduled court dates. Mugshots can also be requested.

Howard County does not have a public online inmate roster you can search yourself. The phone is the primary local method. You can also visit the facility in person at 7301 Waterloo Road in Jessup during business hours. Bring a valid ID. The records section handles walk-in requests for Ellicott City jail roster data.

The Howard County Inmate Search tool is available online for some lookups. VINELink is another option that covers all Maryland counties including Howard. You can search by name and register for custody alerts. Call 1-866-634-8463 to use VINE by phone.

The DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator works for inmates who move to state custody. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is free and shows court records that may note custody status.

Ellicott City Police and Records

The Howard County Police Department provides law enforcement for Ellicott City. The department headquarters is at 3410 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Call (410) 313-2200 for general questions. Since Ellicott City is the county seat, this office is right in the heart of town.

For police records and arrest reports tied to the Ellicott City jail roster, contact the records section at (410) 313-2250. You can also email therecordssection@howardcountymd.gov. Arrest reports document what led to a booking at the Howard County Detention Center. These reports are separate from the jail roster records kept by the corrections department.

Ellicott City Jail Roster Access Rights

The Maryland Public Information Act (Gen. Prov. Section 4-201) gives you the right to request jail records. For Ellicott City inmates, send written requests to the Howard County Department of Corrections at 7301 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794. The Administrative Records Section handles all records requests. They also maintain inactive inmate records and compute release dates.

Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, each inmate's file must include their photo, current charges, sentence, and criminal history. The first two hours of staff time for finding records are free. After that, fees may apply. Certified copies cost 50 cents per page. Juvenile records and certain medical details are not available to the public. The custodian has 30 days to respond to a written request for Ellicott City jail roster data.

Visiting Ellicott City Inmates

The Howard County Detention Center offers in-person and video visits. On-site video visits are free, with two per week per inmate. Off-site video visits cost $7.50 through IC Solutions. Some housing units are video-only: E Unit, F1, F2, East Wing, H1, W1, W4, W6, and WF4.

For in-person visits, you need a valid government photo ID that is not expired. Each visit lasts 30 minutes. Up to two adults and two children can visit at once. Dress appropriately with shoulders covered. No revealing clothing. Inmates from Ellicott City on the jail roster follow the same visitation rules as all other Howard County inmates.

To send money, use the lobby kiosk at the detention center with cash or card. You can also go online at www.accesscorrections.com or call 1-866-345-1884. A small service fee applies depending on the amount and payment method. The kiosk takes $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills along with MasterCard and VISA. Web deposits under $20 cost $2.95 in fees. Deposits between $20 and $100 carry a $5.95 fee online.

Bond hearings for Ellicott City arrests happen Monday through Friday, not on holidays. Call (410) 313-5233 after 2:00 PM for bond hearing results. The District Court Commissioner at (410) 313-4740 is on call around the clock for bail decisions. If someone from Ellicott City was arrested overnight, you can call the commissioner line to find out about bond status before the next business day.

Nearby Cities

Columbia shares the same Howard County jail roster as Ellicott City. Other nearby cities use different county detention centers for their inmates.