Find Severn Jail Roster Records
The Severn jail roster is managed by Anne Arundel County since this community does not have its own jail. Severn is a census-designated place in the western part of Anne Arundel County. Arrests made in Severn go through the Anne Arundel County Police Department's Western District. People taken into custody are booked at the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis. The county runs an online inmate locator where you can search for inmates by name or jail ID. Sentenced inmates serving shorter terms may be housed at the Ordnance Road Correctional Center in Glen Burnie. Both facilities are part of the Severn jail roster search.
Severn Overview
Severn Jail Roster Online Search
Anne Arundel County has a free online inmate locator at aacounty.org/detention-facilities/inmate-locator. This tool covers all Severn arrests processed through county facilities. Type in a first name and last name to search. You can also use a JID number if you have one. Results show where the inmate is housed, their next court date, and bail info.
The search requires an exact name match. If you spell the name wrong, it won't find the person. Only inmates currently in custody appear in the results. People who have been released or transferred to state prison drop off the list. If you can't find someone, try calling the Jennifer Road Detention Center at (410) 222-7015 or the Ordnance Road Correctional Center at (410) 222-6350. Both lines work all day and night.
Below is the Anne Arundel County inmate locator that covers Severn arrests.
The locator is kept up to date as new bookings come in and inmates are released. It is the fastest way to check the Severn jail roster without making a phone call.
Severn Police Coverage
The Anne Arundel County Police Department handles law enforcement in Severn. The county police operate through the Western District, which has its station at 8273 Telegraph Road in Odenton, MD 21113. Call (410) 222-6180 for the district or (410) 222-8600 for non-emergency calls.
Severn does not have its own police department. County officers patrol the area and make arrests. When someone is arrested in Severn, the officer takes them to the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis for intake. The county police handle the arrest side. The Department of Detention Facilities handles everything after that. For police reports from a Severn arrest, contact the Western District station. For jail roster info, contact the detention facilities.
Severn Detention Facilities
People arrested in Severn are processed at the Jennifer Road Detention Center at 131 Jennifer Road in Annapolis. This is a maximum-security intake and pre-trial facility with room for about 631 inmates. Built in 1966, it is the central booking point for all of Anne Arundel County. The main phone is (410) 222-7374. The general line is (410) 222-7015. A commissioner at the facility handles bail decisions for Severn arrests.
The second facility is the Ordnance Road Correctional Center at 600 East Ordnance Road in Glen Burnie. This medium-security facility holds sentenced inmates doing 18 months or less. It has 432 beds and was built in 1998. Ordnance Road also runs work release programs. Call (410) 222-6350 to reach this facility. Inmates from Severn who are convicted and get short sentences may be moved here from Jennifer Road.
The Department of Detention Facilities main number is (410) 222-7374. This is the department that manages both facilities and the Severn jail roster.
| Jennifer Road | 131 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: (410) 222-7015 |
|---|---|
| Ordnance Road | 600 East Ordnance Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Phone: (410) 222-6350 |
| Western District Police | 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD 21113 Phone: (410) 222-6180 |
| Non-Emergency | (410) 222-8600 |
Requesting Severn Jail Records
You have the right to request jail roster records from Severn arrests under the Maryland Public Information Act (Gen. Prov. § 4-201). Anne Arundel County handles these requests through its PIA portal. You can submit an online request and pick the topic. Detention facilities records include booking photos, inmate records, and visitation logs. Be specific. Include the person's full name, approximate dates, and any booking numbers.
The county must respond within 30 days. The first two hours of staff time are free. Requests that take longer may be charged an hourly fee. Copies cost 50 cents per page plus postage. There is no charge if the total comes to a dollar or less. Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, the facility keeps a detailed record for each inmate including a photo, charges, and sentence information.
Certain records from Severn cases cannot be released. Medical and mental health files are restricted. Security classification documents, disciplinary reports, victim information, and juvenile records stay sealed. Mugshots are subject to specific release protocols and are not posted online by Anne Arundel County.
Note: Booking photos from Severn arrests can be requested through the PIA process but are not publicly posted on the inmate locator.
State Resources for Severn Searches
When someone from Severn is transferred to a state facility, the county jail roster won't show them. The DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator covers state inmates. Search by first and last name to find people in Division of Correction facilities. Released inmates are not listed.
VINELink is a strong backup for searching the Severn jail roster. It covers Anne Arundel County and all other Maryland counties plus state facilities. You can sign up for custody status alerts that come by phone, email, or text. Call 1-866-634-8463 for the phone version. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is free and can pull up court records from Severn cases. Check for notes about whether someone is marked as detained or in custody.
Visiting Severn Inmates
Visitation differs at the two Anne Arundel County facilities. At Jennifer Road, inmates get two personal visits per week. Each visit can last an hour, or 30 minutes when it is busy. Up to two visitors at once. All visits are non-contact. Attorney visits are allowed around the clock. At Ordnance Road, inmates get three 30-minute visits per week. Up to three visitors can come at the same time. Contact visits are possible for certain program participants.
Professional visitors like law enforcement, clergy, and media must show photo ID and credentials at both facilities. They need advance approval from the Assistant Facility Administrator. Phone service uses ICSolutions, with calls running from 7 a.m. to midnight most days and until 1 a.m. on weekends. Each call has a 20-minute limit. For phone service questions, call 1-888-506-8407. Commissary orders happen once a week, and inmates without funds get a free hygiene kit.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Severn are also served by Anne Arundel County or neighboring county jails. Check them if your Severn search did not find the person.