Washington County Jail Roster Search

The Washington County jail roster is searchable online through the sheriff's office website. Washington County runs a detention center in Hagerstown that holds pretrial and sentenced inmates from across Western Maryland. The sheriff's inmate search tool lets you look up current inmates by name at no cost. You can also call the detention center or use statewide databases to check who is in custody. This page covers all the ways to access the Washington County jail roster and what info you can expect to find.

Search Washington County Inmates Online

The Washington County Sheriff's Office provides a free online inmate search at washcosheriff.com/inmateSearch. This is the fastest way to check the jail roster. The tool uses a JavaScript-based search form that pulls from the detention center's current inmate database. You do not need to create an account or pay anything to use it.

Search results show each inmate's last name, first name, gender, and age. You can click into a result for full booking details. The Washington County jail roster search is updated as the detention center processes new bookings and releases. Some lag is possible between an event and when it appears in the online system, but it stays fairly current for most searches.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office inmate search page is shown below.

If the online tool is down or you need info not shown in the results, call the detention center at 240-313-2133. Staff can check the Washington County jail roster and give you custody status details over the phone.

Washington County Detention Center

The Washington County Detention Center is at 500 Western Maryland Parkway in Hagerstown. This facility handles all bookings for the county. Both the detention center and the records division operate out of this address. The phone number for the detention center is 240-313-2133, and the records division can be reached at 240-313-2100.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office oversees the jail and all detention operations. Hagerstown is also home to several state prison facilities, but those are separate from the county detention center. State inmates are tracked through the DPSCS system, not the county jail roster. If someone was arrested in Washington County and sentenced to state time, they would move out of the county jail and into a state facility.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office main page, which links to the inmate search and other services, is shown below.

The sheriff's office also handles civil process, warrants, and court security in Washington County.

Washington County Jail Records

Jail records in Washington County are available through the Maryland Public Information Act. The MPIA at Md. General Provisions Code Ann. Section 4-201 gives the public a right to inspect government records. This includes booking records, charge sheets, and other documents held at the detention center. Send your written request to the Washington County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 500 Western Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Include the inmate's full name, date of birth, and any booking or case numbers. The records division must respond within 30 days. Copy fees may apply under Gen. Prov. Section 4-206, though small requests often fall under the dollar threshold and cost nothing. Washington County's detention center is governed by Corr. Serv. Section 11-723 of the Maryland Correctional Services Article.

Criminal case records tied to Washington County jail bookings can also be found on the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. This free tool lets you look up case numbers, charges, court dates, and disposition for cases filed in Washington County courts. It does not replace the jail roster, but it adds context to booking records.

Statewide Search Tools for Washington County

VINELink covers all Maryland jails, including Washington County. Search by name to check custody status. You can also register for automatic alerts that tell you when someone is released or transferred. The Maryland VINE hotline at 1-866-634-8463 works around the clock. This is a free service run through the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Washington County is home to two major state prisons: the Maryland Correctional Institution in Hagerstown and the Maryland Correctional Training Center. People often confuse county jail inmates with state prison inmates because both are in the same city. The county jail roster only covers people held at the Washington County Detention Center. For state inmates, use the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator. It tracks those committed to state custody across all Division of Correction facilities.

Communication and Visitation

Inmates at the Washington County Detention Center can make outgoing phone calls on a collect or prepaid basis. Calls are monitored. You cannot call in to speak with an inmate. To block or unblock collect calls from the jail, dial 1-877-650-4249. Money can be sent to an inmate's commissary account so they can buy items from the facility store.

Contact the Washington County Detention Center at 240-313-2133 for current visitation rules. Schedules and visitor requirements can change, so it is best to confirm before you plan a trip. Visitors must have a valid photo ID. The facility may offer video visitation as well. Ask staff about the options when you call.

Mail sent to inmates should go to the detention center at 500 Western Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Include the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. All mail gets inspected before it reaches the inmate in Washington County.

Nearby Counties

Washington County sits in Western Maryland. If you cannot find the person you are looking for on the Washington County jail roster, check these neighboring counties.