Wheaton Jail Roster
The Wheaton jail roster is managed through the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation. Wheaton is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, and all arrests here go through the county system. There is no local jail in Wheaton. People arrested in this area are booked at the Montgomery County Detention Center in Rockville. Wheaton also has its own District Court, which handles initial appearances and bail hearings. This page covers how to search the Wheaton jail roster, what records are available, and how to contact the facilities that hold inmates from this area.
Wheaton Overview
Wheaton Police and District Court
The Montgomery County Police Department serves Wheaton through the 4th District station at 2300 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902. Call (240) 773-6870 for the district station. The non-emergency number is (301) 279-8000. All emergencies go through 911. Officers from the 4th District handle calls in Wheaton and the surrounding parts of Montgomery County.
Wheaton has something most other census-designated places in the county do not: its own District Court. The Wheaton District Court is at 12000 Veirs Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Call (301) 563-8500. This court handles initial appearances, bail reviews, and minor criminal cases for the Wheaton area. When someone is arrested in Wheaton, they may see a judge at this court for their first hearing. The jail roster entry gets updated as the case moves forward.
When officers arrest someone in Wheaton, the booking happens at the Montgomery County Detention Center. That arrest then appears on the Wheaton jail roster through the county system.
Where Wheaton Inmates Are Held
Montgomery County operates two jails. The Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) at 1307 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854 is the main intake facility. New arrests from Wheaton go here first. Phone: (240) 777-9960. The second facility is the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) at 22880 Whelan Lane, Boyds, MD 20841. It holds up to 1,029 inmates and is used mainly for sentenced people. Call (240) 773-9700 for MCCF.
The inmate records section at (240) 777-9730 is available around the clock. Call this number to ask about anyone on the Wheaton jail roster. Staff can check both facilities. The fax number is (240) 777-9740. Darnese Oliver is the records manager, reachable at (240) 777-9731. Kathy Souverain is the assistant records manager at (240) 777-9745.
Montgomery County has stated that it does not maintain an automated public inmate list. The inmate locator page on the county site explains how to find someone. Below is the inmate location page from the Montgomery County corrections site.
The lack of an online roster means you have to call or use VINELink. There is no way around it for Wheaton or any other part of Montgomery County.
| MCDC | 1307 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854 | (240) 777-9960 |
|---|---|
| MCCF | 22880 Whelan Lane, Boyds, MD 20841 | (240) 773-9700 |
| Records (24/7) | (240) 777-9730 | Fax: (240) 777-9740 |
| Wheaton Court | 12000 Veirs Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 | (301) 563-8500 |
Searching the Wheaton Jail Roster
Start with a phone call to (240) 777-9730. This is open 24 hours. Give the staff the person's name and they can check the roster at both Montgomery County facilities. It takes just a few minutes. This is the most reliable method since there is no online list for Wheaton inmates.
VINELink is the next best option. Go to the site, pick Maryland, and search by name. VINELink tracks custody status for all counties in the state. If someone from Wheaton is in the Montgomery County system, they should show up. You can also set up alerts so you get a text, email, or call when the person's status changes. The VINELink phone line is 1-866-634-8463.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is a free tool for court records. Search by name to find cases from the Wheaton District Court or the Montgomery County Circuit Court. Some case entries will say if a person is in custody. It does not replace a direct jail roster check, but it can fill in gaps about charges and court dates.
Wheaton Jail Records Requests
You can request records from the Wheaton jail roster through the Maryland Public Information Act. Gen. Prov. § 4-201 grants the public a right to inspect government records. Send written requests to the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation at 1307 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854. Or use the Montgomery County MPIA portal to submit online.
The fee structure is set by the county. The first two hours of research time are free. After that, the rate is $48 per hour. Copies cost $0.15 per page after the first six pages. An appointment is needed if you want to review records in person. Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, inmate records include photos, charges, sentences, and criminal history. The county must respond within 30 days. If access is denied, you can contact the Public Access Ombudsman, which Maryland created in 2015 to mediate PIA disputes.
Visiting Wheaton Inmates
Visitation at MCCF runs six days a week. Hours are 8 AM to 11 AM, 1:30 PM to 4 PM, and 6 PM to 8:30 PM. Wednesdays are off. Call (240) 773-9701 to schedule a visit at MCCF. At MCDC in Rockville, visits happen only on Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon to 3 PM. Call (240) 777-9899 for MCDC visits.
Each inmate gets one visit per week. Visits last 30 minutes. Up to two people can visit at once, and one can be a child. You must schedule ahead of time. Masks and temperature checks are required. Video visits are available through IC Solutions if you cannot get to the facility in person. This is useful for people in Wheaton who do not want to drive out to Boyds.
Note: Visitation at MCDC in Rockville is limited to Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
Wheaton Inmate Services
Commissary orders for Wheaton inmates go through marylandpackage.com. Call (800) 546-6283 for phone orders. The limit is $25 per week per family member. Hours for orders are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to midnight, and Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Phone calls from the jail are collect only. An advance pay account is another option. All calls are monitored. No incoming calls are accepted. If you need to block or unblock a number, call 1-877-650-4249. For questions about money on an inmate's account, contact inmate accounting at (240) 773-9731.
State Search Tools for Wheaton
If someone from Wheaton has been moved to a state prison, the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator will show their location. Enter the person's first and last name. The tool covers all state correctional facilities in Maryland. People still held at the county level will not show up here.
For records older than the 1970s, contact the Maryland State Archives at (410) 260-6400. The BOP Federal Inmate Locator covers federal prisoners. Federal cases from Wheaton are handled by federal courts and would not appear on the county jail roster.
Nearby Cities
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Montgomery County Jail Roster
Wheaton falls under Montgomery County for all detention and corrections matters. Visit the full county page for more details.