Access Rockville Jail Roster
The Rockville jail roster is handled by Montgomery County, which operates the main detention center right in the city. Rockville is the county seat and home to the Montgomery County Detention Center at 1307 Seven Locks Road. All people arrested in Rockville are booked at this facility. Montgomery County does not post an automated inmate list online, so you need to call the Inmate Records Section at (240) 777-9730 to check on someone. This phone line runs 24 hours a day. VINELink also works as a search tool for inmates at this Rockville facility and other county locations.
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Rockville Jail Roster Search
Montgomery County does not maintain an automated public inmate list. The county's Department of Correction and Rehabilitation has stated this on their website. To find someone arrested in Rockville, call the Inmate Records Section at (240) 777-9730. Staff answer this line all day and night. Provide the person's full name and date of birth if you have it. They can tell you if someone is in custody and at which facility.
The Montgomery County inmate location page explains how to check on inmates. It confirms that the phone is the primary way to get this information. The page also lists alternative search methods. For Rockville arrests, this is your starting point. The records manager, Darnese Oliver, can be reached at (240) 777-9731 for more detailed requests. The assistant records manager, Kathy Souverain, is at (240) 777-9745.
The DPSCS direct search page can help if someone has been moved from the Rockville detention center to a state prison. Below is how that search interface looks.
Enter a first and last name to search the state system. It covers all Division of Correction facilities. People no longer in custody will not appear in the results.
Montgomery County Detention Center in Rockville
The Montgomery County Detention Center is located at 1307 Seven Locks Road in Rockville, MD 20854. This is where all Rockville arrests are processed. A Central Processing Unit at the same address handles initial intake. The District Court Commissioner at this location is available 24 hours a day at (301) 610-7217. The main detention center number is (240) 777-9960.
This facility handles pre-trial detention for all of Montgomery County. People arrested in Rockville are brought here first. A commissioner decides on bail or release. Those who stay in custody wait at the detention center until their case goes through court. The facility sits just minutes from the Rockville city center, making it easy for attorneys and family members to get there.
The second Montgomery County facility is the Correctional Facility at 22880 Whelan Lane in Boyds. This one holds sentenced inmates and has 1,029 beds. People convicted after a Rockville arrest who receive county time are usually transferred there. The visiting desk for this facility is (240) 773-9701.
| Detention Center | 1307 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854 Phone: (240) 777-9960 |
|---|---|
| Commissioner | (301) 610-7217 (24 hours) |
| Inmate Records | (240) 777-9730 (24 hours) Fax: (240) 777-9740 |
| Correctional Facility | 22880 Whelan Lane, Boyds, MD 20841 Phone: (240) 773-9700 |
Rockville Police and Arrests
The Rockville Police Department is at 2 West Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850. Their main line is (240) 314-8900. Rockville has its own police force, separate from the Montgomery County Police. When Rockville officers arrest someone, that person is taken to the Montgomery County Detention Center on Seven Locks Road for booking and processing.
Police reports from Rockville arrests can be requested from the Rockville Police Department. The jail roster, though, is a county matter. Do not call the Rockville police for inmate status. That info comes from the county correction department. If you need to know if someone is still in custody after a Rockville arrest, use the county inmate records line at (240) 777-9730.
Rockville Jail Roster Records
Under the Maryland Public Information Act (Gen. Prov. § 4-201), you can request jail roster records from Rockville arrests. The law gives the public a right to inspect government records. Contact the records manager at (240) 777-9731 or use the Montgomery County MPIA portal to submit your request. Be specific about what you need. Include names, dates, and case numbers when you have them.
Montgomery County charges $48 per hour for research time after the first two free hours. Copies run $0.15 per page for anything over six pages. You may have to schedule an appointment to review records in person at the Rockville facility. The inmate records page on the county website spells out the process. Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, the facility keeps a record and history for each inmate that includes physical description, current photograph, charges, and sentence information.
Note: Certain records from Rockville cases are restricted, including medical files, mental health documents, and juvenile detention records.
Jail Roster Search Tools for Rockville
VINELink is a free tool that works for Rockville and all of Montgomery County. Select Maryland, then Montgomery County, and search by name or ID. You can register for automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. The phone version is at 1-866-634-8463. VINELink is run by DPSCS and covers county jails plus state facilities.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search lets you look up court records from Rockville cases for free. Search by a person's name and review the case details. Look for notes like "detained" or "in custody" to confirm whether someone is still being held. This tool is not a jail roster, but it is useful for getting case numbers and court dates tied to a Rockville arrest. The DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator handles people who have been transferred from the Rockville detention center to a state prison.
Visiting Inmates in Rockville
The Detention Center in Rockville allows visits on Wednesday and Saturday only, from noon to 3 p.m. Each inmate gets one 30-minute visit per week. Two visitors at a time are allowed, and one can be a minor. Call the visiting desk at (240) 777-9899 to schedule. All visits require advance scheduling.
The Correctional Facility in Boyds has more visiting hours. It is open for visits six days a week with three daily time slots: 8 to 11 a.m., 1:30 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8:30 p.m. No visits happen on Wednesday at that location. The visiting desk number is (240) 773-9701. Video visits through IC Solutions are available at both facilities. Masks and temperature checks are required for all in-person visits.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Rockville are also in Montgomery County or border it. If someone was not arrested in Rockville, they could be in one of these areas.