Find Caroline County Jail Roster
Caroline County jail roster records are kept at the Detention Center in Denton. This is a smaller Maryland county with about 33,000 residents, and it does not post its jail roster online. Phone calls to the detention center are the main way to check who is in custody. The facility runs around the clock, so you can call any time. Formal records requests are also an option if you need documents. This page covers how to search the Caroline County jail roster, what information is available, and which state tools can help when the local line is not enough.
Caroline County Overview
Search Caroline County Jail Roster by Phone
The Caroline County Detention Center does not have an online inmate roster. To look someone up, call 410-479-2517. This line is open 24 hours a day. Give them the name of the person you are trying to find, and staff can tell you if they are in custody. They can share basic booking details like charges and bond amount. This is the most direct way to access the Caroline County jail roster.
If you cannot get through on the phone, VINELink is a free alternative that covers Caroline County. Search by name, ID number, or case number. VINELink tracks custody status and lets you set up alerts for release or transfer notifications. The phone line for VINELink is 1-866-634-8463. It works around the clock and covers all Maryland counties plus state facilities. For court-related details about someone in the Caroline County jail, the Maryland Judiciary Case Search is free and shows case records that may include custody notes.
Caroline County Detention Center
The Caroline County Detention Center is at 101 Gay Street in Denton, MD 21629. Everyone arrested in Caroline County gets booked here. The average daily population is about 325 inmates. This is a sizable number for a county of 33,000 people. The facility handles pretrial detention and short sentences. Staff are on site around the clock, and you can always reach someone at 410-479-2517.
The detention center falls under the Caroline County Department of Corrections. Other county contacts that may help include the County Administrator at 410-479-0660, County Commissioners at 410-479-0660, and Emergency Services at 410-479-2622. The county staff directory lists all departments and their phone numbers. Below is how that directory page looks.
Visitation at the Caroline County Detention Center follows a limited schedule. In-person visits are available, and video visitation is also an option. The provider changes from time to time, so call 410-479-2517 for the current schedule and rules before you plan a trip.
| Facility | Caroline County Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 Gay Street, Denton, MD 21629 |
| Phone | 410-479-2517 (24 hours) |
| Avg Daily Population | 325 inmates |
Caroline County Jail Roster Records
Booking records from the Caroline County jail roster include the inmate's full name, physical description (age, sex, height, weight), booking number, booking date and time, charges with offense details, bond or bail amount, and court date with location. Mugshots are taken at booking but are not posted publicly online. You can request a mugshot by mail. Send your request to the Caroline County Detention Center at 101 Gay Street, Denton, MD 21629, attention Media Relations. Include your email address so they can get back to you.
Under the Maryland Public Information Act (Gen. Prov. § 4-201), you have the right to request these records. Put your request in writing and mail it to the detention center. Be specific. Include names, dates, and any identifying numbers you have. Corr. Serv. § 11-707 is the statute that covers Caroline County's local correctional operations. The county must respond to your request within 30 days. Fees may apply if the work takes more than two hours.
Note: Mugshots from the Caroline County jail are not posted online but can be requested by mail to the attention of Media Relations.
Caroline County Detention Information
The Caroline County government website has links to various county departments and services. While it does not host the jail roster directly, it is a starting point for finding contact information and understanding how county services work. Below is how the Caroline County homepage appears.
Mail sent to inmates in Caroline County should be addressed with the inmate's full name and inmate ID number. Send it to the Caroline County Department of Corrections, 101 Gay Street, Denton, MD 21629. All mail gets inspected before delivery. Do not send cash, stamps, or other items that could be considered contraband. The detention center can answer questions about what is allowed.
For state-level searches tied to Caroline County, the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator covers inmates who have been transferred to state prison. You need a first and last name. The Maryland State Archives holds historical records that may predate current databases. Their office is at 350 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis, and you can call (410) 260-6400.
Statewide Tools for Caroline County
When the local Caroline County jail roster does not have what you need, state tools can help. VINELink bridges local and state custody data. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search shows court records from Caroline County, which can include custody status markers. Both are free. For formal records from state-level agencies, you can submit requests to DPSCS at 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215. Certified copies cost 50 cents per page. If the total is a dollar or less, there is no charge.
Federal inmates from Caroline County would be in the Bureau of Prisons system. Use the BOP inmate locator for those searches. It covers federal facilities across the country.
Nearby Counties
Caroline County is on Maryland's Eastern Shore. If the person you want to find is not in the Caroline County jail roster, they may be in a neighboring county facility.