Wicomico County Jail Roster
The Wicomico County jail roster can be searched online through the county government website. Wicomico County operates a detention center at the Public Safety Complex in Salisbury, and its inmate lookup tool lets you search by name, date of birth, or booking number. The system displays current custody status, charges, bond amounts, and upcoming court dates. You can also call the facility around the clock to check on an inmate. This guide covers every method available for searching the Wicomico County jail roster.
Wicomico County Overview
Search Wicomico County Inmates Online
Wicomico County provides an online inmate lookup tool through its county website. The Inmate Information page is the best starting point. From there you can access the search form and look up anyone currently held at the detention center. The search accepts a last name at minimum. You can also enter a first name, date of birth, or booking number to narrow things down.
Search results from the Wicomico County jail roster show the inmate's current custody status, booking date, primary charges, bond information, and next court date when one is scheduled. This is more detail than many Maryland county jail rosters provide. Having the court date included saves you a separate trip to the judiciary case search for basic scheduling info.
The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office website also links to jail-related resources. The screenshot below shows the sheriff's office page.
The sheriff's office handles law enforcement across Wicomico County, while the Department of Corrections runs the detention center itself. Both work together on inmate processing and records.
Wicomico County Detention Center
The Wicomico County Department of Corrections operates the detention center at the Public Safety Complex. The facility sits at 411 Naylor Mill Road in Salisbury. It handles all bookings for the county and houses pretrial detainees along with those serving shorter sentences. The main phone line is 410-548-4850, and the fax number is 410-548-4984. Staff are available 24 hours a day.
The Corrections and Detention Center page on the county website has details about facility operations, programs, and policies. The screenshot below shows this page.
The detention center is a large part of the Public Safety Complex in Salisbury. Other county public safety services are also based at this location.
| Address | 411 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 410-548-4850 (24 hours) |
| Fax | 410-548-4984 |
| Website | wicomicocounty.org |
Wicomico County Jail Records
You can request official jail records from Wicomico County under the Maryland Public Information Act. The MPIA is codified at Md. General Provisions Code Ann. Section 4-201 and gives any person the right to inspect public records held by a government agency. Jail booking records, charge sheets, and similar documents at the Wicomico County Detention Center fall under this law.
To make a request, write to the Records Custodian at the Wicomico County Department of Corrections, 411 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21801. Include the inmate's full name and any other identifying details such as date of birth or booking number. The county must respond within 30 days. Fees may apply for document copies. Wicomico County's jail operates under Corr. Serv. Section 11-724 of the Maryland Correctional Services Article, which sets the legal framework for the facility.
The inmate information page on the Wicomico County website, where you can access the online roster and find records request details, is shown below.
Keep in mind that certain records may be exempt from disclosure. Juvenile records are protected under Md. Cts. and Jud. Proc. Section 3-8A-27. Mental health records also have special rules under Health-Gen. Section 4-307.
Visiting Wicomico County Inmates
The Wicomico County Detention Center offers three types of visitation. On-site video visits use the GettingOut platform and run daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Each session lasts 30 minutes, and you can have up to 2 guests per session. Inmates are allowed 2 video visits per week. Remote video visits are also available through GettingOut, with the same hours, but you must schedule at least 24 hours ahead.
In-person visits are more limited. Call 410-548-4850, extension 333, to schedule one. These happen Wednesday and Thursday between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM or 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM. Each inmate gets one in-person visit per week. Sessions last 20 minutes. You can bring 1 adult and up to 2 children. A valid photo ID is required for all visitors at the Wicomico County jail.
- On-site video: Daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, 30 minutes, up to 2 guests
- Remote video: Same hours, schedule 24 hours in advance
- In-person: Wednesday and Thursday, 20 minutes, 1 adult plus 2 children
Other Ways to Search Wicomico County
VINELink is a free tool that covers the Wicomico County jail roster along with every other county in Maryland. Search by name to find custody status. Register for alerts if you want to get notified when someone is released or moved. The VINE hotline at 1-866-634-8463 is open all day and night.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search pulls up court records for Wicomico County cases. Use it to find case numbers, charges, hearings, and dispositions. It does not show the jail roster directly, but it adds legal context to a booking record. If an inmate from Wicomico County was transferred to state prison, the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator can track them. That tool covers all state correctional facilities in Maryland.
Note: For federal inmates with ties to Wicomico County, use the Bureau of Prisons locator at bop.gov/inmateloc instead of the county or state tools.
Wicomico County MPIA Requests
To get official copies of Wicomico County jail roster records, submit a written MPIA request. Send it to the Records Custodian at the Wicomico County Department of Corrections, 411 Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD 21801. Include the inmate's full name and any other details you have, such as a booking number or date of birth. The county has 30 days to respond. Fees may apply for copies of documents. Under COMAR 12.02.24.07, each inmate file must include a photo, charges, and sentence data.
Nearby Counties
Wicomico County is on the Eastern Shore. These counties border it. If your inmate search comes up empty on the Wicomico County jail roster, try the neighboring facilities.