Kent County Jail Roster
Kent County jail roster records are kept at the Detention Center in Chestertown on Maryland's Eastern Shore. This is one of the smaller counties in the state, and it does not have a public online jail roster. To find out if someone is held at the Kent County Detention Center, you have to call the facility directly or use statewide search tools. The sheriff's office and detention staff can provide booking details, current charges, bond amounts, and court dates over the phone. Kent County processes all its arrests through central booking at the same location on Vickers Drive.
Kent County Overview
Kent County Detention Center
The Kent County Detention Center is at 104 Vickers Drive in Chestertown. Roland Sheppard serves as the director. The facility handles both pre-trial and sentenced inmates for the county. All adult arrests in Kent County get processed through central booking here. Staff are on duty around the clock. You can call 410-778-6025 at any time to ask about the jail roster or check on an inmate's status.
Kent County is small, so the detention center serves the entire county. There is no separate booking facility. When someone gets arrested in Kent County, they come straight to Vickers Drive for fingerprinting, photos, and initial processing. A court commissioner sets bail and the inmate waits at this location for their court date unless they post bond. The Kent County Sheriff's Office works closely with the detention center and can be reached at 410-778-2279.
| Address | 104 Vickers Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620 |
|---|---|
| Detention Phone | 410-778-6025 (24 hours) |
| Sheriff Phone | 410-778-2279 |
| Director | Roland Sheppard |
How to Search Kent County Jail Roster
Calling the detention center is the best way to check the Kent County jail roster. Dial 410-778-6025 at any hour. Give the staff a name and they can tell you if that person is in custody. They can share the full name, physical description, mugshot info, booking number, booking date and time, charges, bond amount, and court date. This is the primary method since Kent County does not have an online inmate search tool.
You can also use VINELink to search for inmates in Kent County. VINELink is a statewide system that covers all 24 Maryland counties. Select Maryland, then search by name or ID number. The system shows custody status and facility location. You can sign up for alerts that notify you by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. The Maryland VINE phone line is 1-866-634-8463. The screenshot below shows the VINELink search page used to find jail roster data across Maryland, including Kent County.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is free and open to anyone. It shows court case records that may include custody status notes. Search by name or case number and look for detention indicators in the results. This tool covers Kent County District and Circuit Court cases.
Note: Kent County jail roster data over the phone is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
Kent County Jail Roster Records
The Kent County jail roster includes several data fields for each inmate. When you call or submit a written request, you can ask about the full name, physical characteristics, mugshots, booking number, booking date and time, detailed charges, bond or bail amount, and court date and location. These are public records under Maryland law. Kent County makes this information available to anyone who asks.
For formal records requests, send a written letter to the Kent County Sheriff at 104 Vickers Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620, attention Jail Records. Under the Maryland Public Information Act, the custodian must respond within 30 days. The first two hours of search time are free. Copies cost 50 cents per page plus postage. Kent County follows state regulations under Corr. Serv. Section 11-716 for how its detention center keeps and shares records.
Some records are not public. Medical and mental health info stays confidential. Juvenile records are protected under Md. Cts. and Jud. Proc. Section 3-8A-27. Social security numbers and victim information are also restricted. If your request gets denied, you can reach out to the Maryland Public Access Ombudsman to mediate the dispute before going further.
Kent County Inmate Visitation
Kent County uses HomeWAV for video visits. The cost is $0.50 per minute for video calls and $1.00 per video message. There is no minimum talk time, so you only pay for what you use. You need to register at the HomeWAV website first. Upload a recent photo and a valid government-issued photo ID to get started. HomeWAV support can be reached at 314-764-2872 or 844-394-6639.
On-site and remote visits at the Kent County Detention Center run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. There are no visits on Saturdays or Sundays. This is different from many other Maryland counties that offer weekend visiting hours. Plan your visit during the week if you want to see someone at the Kent County jail. HomeWAV support hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday through Sunday 8 AM to 6 PM.
Sending Mail to Kent County Inmates
You can send mail to inmates at the Kent County Detention Center. Address it to the inmate by name at 104 Vickers Drive, Unit A, Chestertown, MD 21260. Make sure you include "Attention:" followed by the inmate's full name. All mail gets inspected before delivery. Follow the facility rules on what you can and cannot send. Cash and contraband are not allowed. Letters, cards, and approved reading material are generally accepted at the Kent County facility.
Statewide Jail Roster Resources
If an inmate has been transferred from Kent County to a state prison, use the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator to find them. This tool covers all state correctional facilities in Maryland. You need the person's first and last name to search. The system shows the housing location for people in state custody. It does not cover everyone, and released individuals are not listed.
For federal inmates, the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator is a separate tool. Kent County arrests that result in federal charges may end up in federal custody rather than staying in the county system. The DPSCS main office is at 300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1000, Towson, Maryland 21286, and their phone number is 410-339-5000. Historical jail roster records for Kent County from before the 1970s may be at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis.
Cities in Kent County
Kent County is one of the least populated counties in Maryland. Chestertown serves as the county seat. All arrests in Kent County are processed at the detention center on Vickers Drive. No cities in Kent County meet the population threshold for a separate page, but all of them use the same Kent County jail roster and detention facility.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Kent County. If the person you are looking for was arrested near a county line, they may be held in a neighboring county's jail instead.