Access Worcester County Jail Roster
The Worcester County jail roster is available through the sheriff's office website. Worcester County operates a jail on Joyner Road in Snow Hill that holds inmates from across the county, including the Ocean City area. The sheriff's office posts an online inmate lookup tool where you can search by name. You can also call the jail at any hour to ask about someone's custody status. This page explains all the ways to search the Worcester County jail roster and what information you can get from each method.
Worcester County Overview
Search Worcester County Inmates
The Worcester County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate lookup on its website at worcestercountysheriff.com. Navigate to the Inmate Look-up section to access the search form. You can search by inmate name to pull up current booking information. The results also show visitation times that have been assigned to each inmate, which is a useful feature if you plan to visit.
This is a free tool. No account or login is needed. The Worcester County jail roster updates as the facility processes new bookings and releases. For the most current status on a specific inmate, calling the jail directly at 410-632-1300 is always an option. Staff pick up around the clock.
The Worcester County Sheriff's Office website, where you can find the inmate look-up tool, is shown below.
Worcester County sees a spike in arrests during the summer months because of tourism in Ocean City. The jail roster tends to be longer from May through September. The online tool handles the increased volume without issue.
Worcester County Jail
The Worcester County Jail is at 5022 Joyner Road in Snow Hill. It handles all bookings for the county. The facility holds both pretrial detainees and people serving shorter sentences. The main phone number is 410-632-1300, and the line is open 24 hours a day. The mailing address for the jail is P.O. Box 189, Snow Hill, MD 21863.
The sheriff's office oversees the jail and all its operations. The records division operates from a separate address at 1 West Market Street, Room 1001, Snow Hill, MD 21863. You can reach the records division at 410-632-1111 during business hours. This is the office to contact for formal records requests rather than the jail itself.
| Jail Address | 5022 Joyner Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 189, Snow Hill, MD 21863 |
| Jail Phone | 410-632-1300 (24 hours) |
| Records Division | 1 W. Market Street, Room 1001, Snow Hill, MD 21863 |
| Records Phone | 410-632-1111 |
Worcester County Jail Records Requests
The Maryland Public Information Act gives you the right to request jail records from Worcester County. The MPIA at Md. General Provisions Code Ann. Section 4-201 applies to all government agencies in the state, including the sheriff's office. You can submit a written request or make an in-person request at the records division during regular hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Send your request to the Worcester County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 1 West Market Street, Room 1001, Snow Hill, MD 21863. Include the inmate's name and any booking details you have. The fee for copies is $0.25 per page. Most requests take 7 to 10 business days to process, which is faster than the 30-day maximum allowed under Gen. Prov. Section 4-206. Worcester County's jail is governed by Corr. Serv. Section 11-725 of the Maryland Correctional Services Article.
Note: Juvenile records are not available to the public under Md. Cts. and Jud. Proc. Section 3-8A-27, and mental health records have separate access rules under Health-Gen. Section 4-307.
Visiting Inmates in Worcester County
The Worcester County Jail offers both in-person and video visitation. Video visitation has been available since April 2021. The online inmate lookup tool on the sheriff's website shows the visitation times assigned to each inmate, so check there first before planning a trip. Each inmate gets a set schedule for visits, and you need to follow that schedule.
For the current visitation rules and hours, check the Worcester County Sheriff's Office website or call the jail at 410-632-1300. All visitors must have a valid government-issued photo ID. The jail may have specific dress codes and restrictions on what you can bring inside. These rules apply to everyone, whether you are visiting in person or using the video system at the Worcester County facility.
Video visits make it possible to connect with inmates without traveling to Snow Hill. This is helpful for people in Ocean City or other parts of Worcester County who live far from the jail. Check the sheriff's website for the video visitation provider and scheduling instructions.
Statewide Inmate Search for Worcester County
VINELink is a free victim notification tool that covers Worcester County and all Maryland jails. Search by name to check custody status. You can sign up for alerts to get notified when an inmate is released or transferred. The Maryland VINE phone line is 1-866-634-8463 and works 24 hours a day. This is run by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Court records tied to Worcester County bookings are on the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. This free tool shows case numbers, charges, court dates, and outcomes. It does not show the jail roster, but it gives you legal context on someone's case. If an inmate was moved from the Worcester County jail to a state prison, use the DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator to find them.
Federal cases are handled separately. If someone was arrested in Worcester County on federal charges, they may be held at a federal facility. Use the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator for federal inmate searches. That site covers all federal prisons across the country and is free to use.
Contacting Worcester County Inmates
Inmates at the Worcester County Jail can make outgoing phone calls. Calls are collect or prepaid only. All calls may be monitored by the facility. You cannot call in to the jail to talk to an inmate. To block or unblock collect calls from the Worcester County jail, call 1-877-650-4249.
Contact the jail at 410-632-1300 to learn how to send money to an inmate's commissary account. Inmates need funds to buy items from the jail store, including snacks, hygiene products, and phone credits. The method for adding money can vary, so verify the process before sending anything. Mail should be sent to the inmate's full legal name at P.O. Box 189, Snow Hill, MD 21863. All mail is inspected before delivery.
Nearby Counties
Worcester County is the easternmost county in Maryland. If you cannot find someone on the Worcester County jail roster, they may be held in one of these neighboring counties.