Find North Bethesda Jail Roster

The North Bethesda jail roster is part of the Montgomery County corrections system. North Bethesda is a census-designated place in Montgomery County with no local police force or jail. The Montgomery County Police Department's 2nd District handles law enforcement in this area. All people arrested in North Bethesda are taken to the Montgomery County Detention Center in Rockville for booking and processing. Since the county does not post an online inmate list, you will need to call the records section or use VINELink to check the jail roster. This page walks through each search option and the details you need.

North Bethesda Law Enforcement

The Montgomery County Police Department covers North Bethesda through the 2nd District station. That station is at 4823 Rugby Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. The district phone number is (240) 773-6870. For non-emergency calls, dial (301) 279-8000. Emergencies go through 911 as always.

North Bethesda does not have a municipal police department. The county handles everything from patrol to arrests. When 2nd District officers book someone from North Bethesda, the person is transported to the detention center in Rockville. That creates a new entry on the jail roster. All jail roster records for North Bethesda are kept in the Montgomery County system, not by any local agency.

Montgomery County Jail Facilities

Montgomery County has two correctional facilities that house inmates from North Bethesda. The Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) at 1307 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854 is where new bookings go. Phone: (240) 777-9960. Pre-trial detainees from North Bethesda are held here while they wait for court. The Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) at 22880 Whelan Lane, Boyds, MD 20841 has 1,029 beds and mostly holds sentenced inmates. Call (240) 773-9700 for MCCF.

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation oversees both facilities. Below is a look at the main page for the corrections department.

The department has publicly stated that it does not have an automated inmate list. You have to call or use online tools to check the North Bethesda jail roster. The records section phone is (240) 777-9730 and works 24 hours a day. Fax your requests to (240) 777-9740.

How to Search the North Bethesda Jail Roster

Your best bet is to call (240) 777-9730. The line runs 24/7. Tell the staff the full name of the person you are looking for, and they will check both Montgomery County facilities. It is fast and direct. Since there is no online roster for this county, the phone is the most reliable method for checking the North Bethesda jail roster.

VINELink offers an online search option. Pick Maryland and type in the person's name. VINELink covers all counties in the state. If someone from North Bethesda is held in Montgomery County, they should come up in the results. You can also sign up for alerts. If the person gets released or transferred, VINELink sends you a text, email, or phone call. Call 1-866-634-8463 to use VINELink over the phone.

The Montgomery County inmate locator page explains the available search methods. It points you to the phone line and VINELink. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search can show court records for people arrested in North Bethesda. It is free and sometimes shows whether someone is detained.

Note: There is no online inmate roster for Montgomery County, so phone and VINELink are your only options for North Bethesda.

North Bethesda Jail Records

The Maryland Public Information Act (Gen. Prov. § 4-201) gives you the right to request jail records. For North Bethesda inmates, contact the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation. The records manager is Darnese Oliver at (240) 777-9731. You can also use the Montgomery County MPIA portal for online submissions.

Under the county fee structure, the first two hours of research are free. Additional time costs $48 per hour. Copies run $0.15 per page after the first six pages. You must make an appointment to review records in person. Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, the records kept for each inmate include physical descriptions, photos, current charges, sentences, and prior criminal history. The warden can grant access to law enforcement, attorneys, and the general public depending on the situation. The county has 30 days to respond to any request.

For police records from North Bethesda arrests, reach out to Mary Davison at the Montgomery County Police Records Section. Submit through their Public Records Center online. Police arrest reports and incident reports are handled separately from the jail roster records.

Visiting North Bethesda Inmates

MCCF visits run six days a week with Wednesdays off. Hours are 8 AM to 11 AM, 1:30 PM to 4 PM, and 6 PM to 8:30 PM. Schedule through (240) 773-9701. MCDC visits are Wednesdays and Saturdays only, from noon to 3 PM. Call (240) 777-9899 for MCDC.

Each inmate gets one 30-minute visit per week. Two visitors at a time, one of whom may be a child. You must schedule ahead. Masks and temperature checks are still required. Video visitation through IC Solutions is available for people who cannot make the trip from North Bethesda to Rockville or Boyds. Set up an account online and schedule a remote visit from your device.

North Bethesda Inmate Services

Commissary for inmates from North Bethesda is ordered through marylandpackage.com or by calling (800) 546-6283. Family members can send up to $25 per week. Phone calls from the facility are collect only, though advance pay accounts are an option. All calls may be recorded. No incoming calls are accepted at either facility.

To block or unblock a number from receiving jail calls, dial 1-877-650-4249. Inmate accounting at (240) 773-9731 can answer questions about an inmate's money balance. These services apply to anyone from North Bethesda held at either Montgomery County facility.

State Search Tools for North Bethesda

When someone from North Bethesda is transferred to a state prison, the county jail roster will no longer show them. Use the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator to search state facilities. You just need the person's first and last name. The locator covers all Division of Correction facilities and Patuxent Institution.

The Maryland State Archives in Annapolis holds historical correctional records from before the 1970s. Contact them at (410) 260-6400 or (800) 235-4045. For anyone held in a federal facility, the BOP Federal Inmate Locator is the tool to use. Federal cases from North Bethesda do not appear on the county jail roster.

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Montgomery County Jail Roster

North Bethesda is part of Montgomery County for all detention and corrections matters. See the full county page for more details.