Towson Jail Roster Lookup

The Towson jail roster is handled by the Baltimore County Department of Corrections. Towson serves as the county seat of Baltimore County, and the detention center is right here on Bosley Avenue. All arrests made in Towson lead to booking at this facility. Baltimore County does not maintain a public online inmate roster, so you need to use the phone or VINELink to look up who is in custody. This page covers every method for searching the Towson jail roster, along with facility details, records request procedures, and contact numbers you will need.

Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson

The Baltimore County Detention Center is located at 720 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. This is a medium-security facility with minimum and maximum areas. It holds over 1,500 inmates. Everyone arrested in Towson gets booked here. The Baltimore County Department of Corrections runs the facility. Call the security desk at (410) 512-3200 and press 0 to reach an operator any time of day or night.

Below is a look at the Baltimore County corrections department page, which covers the Towson detention center.

The facility has several divisions. Administration is at (410) 512-3400. Classification and pre-trial services can be reached at (410) 512-3241. Criminal records has its own line at (410) 512-3422. Health services operates at (410) 512-3310. Each division handles a different part of the inmate's time in custody at the Towson jail.

How to Search the Towson Jail Roster

Baltimore County does not have a public online inmate roster. This means you cannot just go to a website and search by name. Instead, you call (410) 512-3200 and press 0 to talk with the operator. Staff is there around the clock. Give them the person's name, and they can tell you if that person is in custody at the Towson jail. This is the most reliable way to check.

VINELink is an online option. It covers all Maryland counties, including Baltimore County. You search by name, ID, or case number. VINELink shows custody status and lets you register for alerts if someone gets released or moved. Call 1-866-634-8463 to use VINELink by phone. The Baltimore County court inmate search page also has some guidance on looking up inmates, though it mainly directs you to the phone line and VINELink.

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is free and useful. Search by a person's name to find court cases tied to Towson arrests. Some entries note if a person is detained or in custody. This will not replace a direct jail roster search, but it gives you case-level details that the jail roster does not include.

Note: Calling (410) 512-3200 is the only guaranteed way to confirm if someone is currently held in Towson.

Towson Police and Law Enforcement

The Baltimore County Police Department serves Towson. Precinct 6 covers the Towson area from 115 W. Susquehanna Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. The precinct phone is (410) 887-6870. For non-emergencies, call (410) 887-2222. Police headquarters is at 700 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286.

When Precinct 6 officers arrest someone in Towson, the booking happens at the detention center on Bosley Avenue. That arrest then shows up on the Towson jail roster. Police records are kept separately at the Public Safety Building. You can reach police records at (410) 887-2544 or fax requests to (410) 821-8887. The email for police records is bcopd@baltimorecountymd.gov.

Requesting Towson Jail Records

For formal records from the Towson jail, submit a Public Information Act request. Baltimore County accepts PIA requests by email at hsiakor-sirleaf@baltimorecountymd.gov. You can also write to the Baltimore County Detention Center, 720 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. Under Gen. Prov. § 4-201, you have a right to inspect these records. The county has 30 days to respond.

The first two hours of staff time are free. After that, search and preparation fees may apply. Copies cost a reasonable per-page rate. Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, inmate case records include physical descriptions, photos, charges, sentences, and prior history. The criminal records division at (410) 512-3422 handles most requests. Fax that division at (410) 512-3424. These records cover anyone booked into the Towson jail regardless of which area of Baltimore County they were arrested in.

Towson Jail Visitation and Programs

Visiting an inmate at the Towson detention center requires an online appointment. Use the Baltimore County Government Appointment System to book your slot. Each visit is 30 minutes and non-contact. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. The dress code requires professional attire that covers from the neck to the knees. You must schedule ahead since walk-ins are not allowed.

The detention center in Towson runs several programs for inmates. Behavioral health services include screening, case management, HIV testing, counseling, and medication-assisted treatment. Education programs cover GED prep, computer literacy, resume writing, and adult basic education. These run in partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County and the public school system. Self-improvement classes cover anger management and job skills. Re-entry services help inmates get ready for release with housing assistance, transportation, employment readiness, and benefits coordination.

Baltimore County also has a home detention program. It requires court approval and a verified address. Inmates on home detention wear GPS monitors around the clock. They get random drug and alcohol tests. Permitted activities include work, school, medical visits, and court-ordered treatment.

Sending Money and Mail to Towson Inmates

You can send money to inmates at the Towson jail through Access Corrections online or at the kiosk in the facility lobby. The weekly spending limit is $75, and the monthly cap is $300. Do not send checks or money orders by mail. Cash given directly to inmates is not allowed either.

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All mail is inspected. Include the booking number on the envelope so staff can match it to the right inmate on the Towson jail roster.

State Search Tools for Towson

If an inmate was transferred from the Towson jail to a state prison, the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator is what you need. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is actually headquartered in Towson at 300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000. The state locator covers all state facilities and requires just a first and last name to search.

For federal cases, use the BOP Federal Inmate Locator. The Towson area circuit court clerk is at 401 Bosley Avenue, (410) 887-2139. The district court clerk is at 120 E. Chesapeake Avenue, (410) 512-2000. Both courts handle cases that start with an arrest on the Towson jail roster.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Towson in the Baltimore metro area. Each has jail roster info for that location.

Baltimore County Jail Roster

Towson is the county seat of Baltimore County. See the full county page for more details on the detention center and all inmate services.