Access Garrett County Jail Roster
The Garrett County jail roster lists everyone held at the detention center in Oakland, the westernmost county in Maryland. Garrett County is a small, rural area that does not post its jail roster online. The primary way to check custody status is by phone. Staff at the detention center can confirm whether someone is on the Garrett County jail roster, share the charges on file, and provide bond details. For those who prefer a digital option, the statewide VINE system tracks inmates across all Maryland counties including Garrett. This page covers every method available to search the Garrett County jail roster and what information you can expect to find.
Garrett County Overview
Garrett County Detention Center
The Garrett County Detention Center is at 311 E. Alder Street in Oakland, MD 21550. This is the only jail in the county, and all local arrests are processed here. The phone number is 301-334-5055. Staff answer around the clock. Call them to ask about anyone on the Garrett County jail roster. They can share the inmate's name, booking number, booking date and time, charges, bond or bail amount, court date, and physical details. Mugshots are taken at booking but are not published online.
The Garrett County Sheriff's Office website provides general information about the sheriff's department and its operations, including the detention center. The sheriff's main number is 301-334-1911. For email inquiries, use info@garrettcounty.org.
The screenshot shows the Garrett County Sheriff's Office page, which serves as the main online presence for the department. While no searchable jail roster appears on this site, it directs you to the right contact numbers for checking inmate status in Garrett County.
| Detention Center |
311 E. Alder Street Oakland, MD 21550 Phone: 301-334-5055 (24 hours) |
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| Sheriff's Office |
Phone: 301-334-1911 Email: info@garrettcounty.org Website: garrettcounty.org/sheriffs-office |
Searching the Garrett County Jail Roster
There are three ways to search the Garrett County jail roster. Calling the detention center at 301-334-5055 is the fastest. Give the staff a full name. They will tell you if the person is there, what they are charged with, how much bond is, and when the next court date falls. This line works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is the primary method because Garrett County does not maintain an online inmate list.
The second method is VINELink. This is a free online tool that covers all Maryland counties. Search by name, choose Maryland as the state, and see if the person appears. VINE also lets you register for notifications. When something changes with the inmate's custody status, you get an alert by phone, text, or email. The Maryland VINE phone number is 1-866-634-8463 and runs around the clock.
You can also visit the Garrett County Detention Center in person at 311 E. Alder Street, Oakland during business hours. Staff at the front desk can look up inmates on the jail roster for you. Bring whatever information you have about the person. A full name and date of birth help speed things up. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is another useful tool. It shows court case details for charges filed in Garrett County. Search by name or case number. It is free and doesn't require registration.
Note: Garrett County mugshots are not available online and require a written request to Media Relations at the sheriff's office.
Garrett County Jail Roster Records
Formal records requests for Garrett County jail roster data go through the Maryland Public Information Act process. Write a letter to the Garrett County Sheriff, Attention: Jail Records, 311 E. Alder Street, Oakland, MD 21550. State which records you need, include the inmate's name and any other identifying details, and provide your contact information. Under Gen. Prov. 4-201, you have the right to inspect public records. The agency has 30 days to respond. Fees are set under Gen. Prov. 4-206, with the first two hours of preparation time being free.
Each inmate's file at the Garrett County Detention Center includes the information required by COMAR 12.02.24.07: a complete physical description, current photograph, criminal history, sentence data, and other relevant records. The warden can grant access to medical providers, court-authorized individuals, law enforcement officers, state agency employees, and the inmate's attorney. Garrett County falls under Corr. Serv. 11-713 for local correctional facility rules.
If your request is denied, you must be given a written explanation. The Public Access Ombudsman (Gen. Prov. 4-1B-01) can help mediate. For inmates transferred from the Garrett County jail to a state prison, the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator tracks their location in the state system.
Garrett County Jail Visitation
Garrett County offers both on-site visits and video visits through HomeWAV. In-person visits follow a weekly schedule. Monday through Friday, visits run at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday visits are 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. That is a broader schedule than many Maryland counties offer, which makes it easier for families to check on someone on the Garrett County jail roster in person.
Video visits through HomeWAV cost $0.50 per minute. There is no minimum talk time, so a quick check-in doesn't cost much. Video messages are $1.00 each. To set up a HomeWAV account or get help, call customer service at 314-764-2872 or toll free at 844-394-6639. Their hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday through Sunday 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern time.
- Bring valid government-issued photo ID for in-person visits
- Must be on the inmate's approved visitor list
- No phones, bags, or electronics inside the facility
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Contact 301-334-5055 for current visit rules and any schedule changes
Garrett County Jail Roster Legal Access
Public access to the Garrett County jail roster falls under the Maryland Public Information Act (Gen. Prov. 4-101 et seq.). This law gives anyone the right to request records held by state and local government agencies. Basic jail roster information, like names, charges, and bond amounts, is generally public. Some data may be exempt under Gen. Prov. 4-203, especially if releasing it would interfere with an active investigation or endanger someone's safety.
Victims of crime in Garrett County are entitled to notification under Crim. Proc. 11-104 when an offender's status changes. The Maryland VINE system handles these automated alerts. Compensation for crime victims may be available under Crim. Proc. 11-801 et seq. Juvenile records in Garrett County are kept confidential under Md. Cts. and Jud. Proc. 3-8A-27 and are not part of the public jail roster. For records that predate the 1970s, contact the Maryland State Archives at 410-260-6400.
Nearby Counties
Garrett County sits at the far western tip of Maryland. It has only one Maryland neighbor. If someone was arrested near the county border, they may appear on a different jail roster rather than the Garrett County one.
Garrett County also borders parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Arrests in those states would not appear on the Garrett County jail roster.