Access Prince George's County Jail Roster
Prince George's County jail roster information is available through the Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro. This is the second most populous county in Maryland, and it operates a large correctional center along with a community release center. To look up who is on the Prince George's County jail roster, you can call the automated inmate information line, contact the records division, or search statewide databases. The county has listed an online inmate lookup system in the past, but it may not always be available. Phone-based searches are the most reliable way to check the Prince George's County jail roster right now.
Prince George's County Overview
Prince George's County Correctional Center
The Prince George's County Correctional Center is at 13400 Dille Drive in Upper Marlboro. This is the main jail for the county, housing pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. The general phone number is 301-952-4800. For inmate information, the automated line is 301-952-7025. The records division can be reached at 301-952-7102 and by fax at 301-952-7126. The corrections headquarters is at a separate address: 5310 Douglas Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
Prince George's County also runs a Community Release Center that opened in October 2018. This 74-bed facility houses both male and female residents, including sentenced and pre-trial individuals. It provides cognitive and behavioral interventions, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, workforce development, and individual case management. The Community Release Center is in Upper Marlboro as well. If you are searching the Prince George's County jail roster for someone who may have been moved to this program, call the main line at 301-952-4800 to check.
| Correctional Center | 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 |
|---|---|
| General Phone | 301-952-4800 |
| Inmate Info | 301-952-7025 (automated) |
| Records Division | 301-952-7102 |
| Fax | 301-952-7126 |
| Headquarters | 5310 Douglas Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 |
Searching the Prince George's County Jail Roster
Start with the automated inmate information line at 301-952-7025. This system lets you check if someone is currently in custody at the Prince George's County Correctional Center. You can find out the arrest date, charges, case number, bond information, housing facility, and court dates. For more detailed questions, call the records division at 301-952-7102. Staff there handle formal inquiries about the jail roster in Prince George's County.
The county has an online inmate lookup system listed at inmatelookup.co.pg.md.us, but this site has not been consistently available. When it works, you can search by name for current inmates. Because the online tool is unreliable, the phone lines and statewide databases are better options for searching the Prince George's County jail roster. The DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator is a good backup if the person has been transferred to state custody. The screenshot below shows the state locator tool that covers inmates who have moved from the Prince George's County system to a state facility.
You can also search VINELink for Prince George's County inmates. Select Maryland and enter the person's name. VINELink shows custody status and facility location. Register for alerts to get notified by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released or transferred. The Maryland VINE phone number is 1-866-634-8463. This tool covers all 24 counties and works around the clock.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is another free option. Search by name or case number. Prince George's County court records may show custody indicators. This will not give you a full jail roster view, but it can confirm if someone is detained as part of an active case.
Prince George's County Jail Records
Formal records requests go to the Prince George's County Department of Corrections, attention Records Department, at 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. You can also fax your request to 301-952-7126. Under the Maryland Public Information Act, the custodian has 30 days to respond. The first two hours of search time are free. Copies cost 50 cents per page plus postage.
The jail roster records available for Prince George's County include the arrest date, charges, case numbers, bond details, housing facility, and court dates. Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, inmate case records also contain physical descriptions, photos, crime information, sentences, and prior criminal history. Prince George's County follows Corr. Serv. Section 11-718 for its local correctional operations. Some records are exempt from public access, including medical files, juvenile records, and certain personal identifiers.
Note: If your records request is denied, contact the Maryland Public Access Ombudsman before filing a formal complaint with the PIA Compliance Board.
Legal Visits at Prince George's County Jail
Attorneys and legal representatives who need to visit inmates at the Prince George's County Correctional Center must contact Vicki Taylor at 301-952-7027. You have to fax a request letter. All investigator visits are non-contact due to security policy. Only attorneys get contact visits. These rules are strict and apply to everyone who wants to see an inmate for legal purposes at the Prince George's County facility.
General visitation rules vary depending on the housing unit and the inmate's classification. Call the main line at 301-952-4800 for current visiting hours and requirements. You will need valid identification, and the facility enforces a dress code. Prince George's County may use video visitation for some inmates. Contact the facility directly for the latest information on how visits work.
Statewide Jail Roster Tools
If someone has been moved from the Prince George's County jail to a state prison, use the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator. Enter the first and last name. This tool covers all state correctional facilities including those in Jessup, Hagerstown, and Cumberland. Released individuals do not show up in the system. The DPSCS office is at 300 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, and their phone is 410-339-5000.
For historical records that predate the 1970s, check the Maryland State Archives at 350 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis. Their phone number is 410-260-6400. Federal inmates from Prince George's County can be found through the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator. This is a separate system from the state and county databases.
Cities in Prince George's County
Prince George's County has many cities and communities. All arrests in the county go through the Department of Corrections and the Correctional Center in Upper Marlboro. The city below has its own page with more details on jail roster searches for that area.
Other communities in Prince George's County include Largo, Laurel, College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, and Landover. All of these use the same Prince George's County jail roster and correctional center.
Nearby Counties
Prince George's County borders several other counties. Check the arrest location to confirm the right county jail holds the person you are looking for.