Montgomery Co Correctional in Boyds, MD is a county detention facility operated by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Most people here are awaiting trial or sentencing - this is not a prison, and most stays are measured in days or months, not years. If someone you care about was just booked here, you have questions. Start with the one that matters most right now.
If you are not certain they are there, the fastest way to confirm is the Montgomery County inmate search or InmateAid's inmate locator, which searches across Maryland facilities by name.
Booking takes time - sometimes several hours after arrest. If the search comes back empty, wait a few hours and try again before assuming they have been transferred somewhere else. You can also pull their arrest record and booking details to confirm the charges and facility assignment. For the most direct answer, call Montgomery Co Correctional at 240-773-9700.
Most people booked at Montgomery Co Correctional appear before a judge within 24 to 48 hours. At that first appearance the judge sets the bail amount - or denies bail - based on the charges, the person's history, and whether they are considered a flight risk.
If bail is set, your family member can be released by paying the full amount or by using a bail bondsman, who typically charges 10 percent of the total as a non-refundable fee. If bail is denied or the amount is unaffordable, they remain at Montgomery Co Correctional until the case resolves. InmateAid's bail and bond guide walks through every option including what to do if you cannot afford a bondsman.
Right after arrest, your family member goes through intake at Montgomery Co Correctional - identity verification, medical screening, property inventory, and classification. Classification places them in a housing unit based on the charges, prior record, and intake behavior. It is not a punishment. It is how the facility manages a population that ranges from people picked up on minor warrants to individuals facing serious charges.
For the first 24 to 48 hours, phone access and visitation are typically unavailable while booking completes. Once they are assigned to a housing unit, those channels open up. InmateAid's what happens in jail guide covers the full intake process step by step so you know what to expect.
Your family member calls you - you cannot call them. Calls from Montgomery Co Correctional go through Inmate Calling Solutions (ICSolutions) and all calls are recorded except attorney calls. Set up a Inmate Calling Solutions (ICSolutions) account before the first call so the connection goes through without delay.
Phone contact is more important than most people realize going into this. A regular call - even a short one - makes a measurable difference in how someone holds up inside. Do not let the setup friction stop you. Visit InmateAid's jail calls page for step-by-step account setup, current rate information, and tips for keeping funds available.
Visitation hours at Montgomery Co Correctional are set by the facility and can change without much notice. Before making the trip, call 240-773-9700 to confirm current hours, any advance registration requirements, and what you are allowed to bring.
The most common mistake families make is showing up without confirming first - and that results in a wasted trip and a missed visit for your family member. General rules across most Maryland county jails: dress conservatively, avoid colors that resemble inmate uniforms, leave your phone in your car, and bring valid government-issued ID. Children may be permitted with specific requirements depending on the facility. InmateAid's visitation guide has a full checklist you can run through before you go.
Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) and Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) Visitation Guidelines
Effective Monday, July 24, 2023, video visitation will be available at both the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) and the Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC). To register and schedule a video visitation, visit ICSolutions. For specific video visitation information related to both facilities, detailed guidelines can be found here. Additionally, a downloadable PDF on Inmate Video Visitation is available for reference.
On-Site Family Visitation Resumption
On-site family visitation for eligible inmates resumed on Sunday, January 30, 2022, with a modified process and schedule. The visitation schedule is determined by facility housing dorms, which are assigned to specific days on a rotating basis. Inmates will be notified in advance of their assigned visitation dates based on their housing assignments. The schedule is updated approximately every eight (8) weeks.
Visitation Limits and Rules:
- Eligible inmates may receive one (1) 30-minute visit during designated time frames on their assigned visitation date.
- Visitation may be canceled at any time based on operational needs.
- Inmates on any form of restricted status are not eligible for visitation.
- Family members can confirm an inmate’s eligibility, visitation dates, and times by contacting the respective facility:
- MCCF Visiting Desk: (240) 773-9701
- MCDC Visiting Desk: (240) 777-9899
Facility Visitation Hours
Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF)
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Visitation Hours:
Sunday through Saturday (7 days a week)- 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC)
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Visitation Hours:
Wednesday and Saturday (2 days a week)- 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Important Visitor Information
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Visit Limits:
Each eligible inmate may receive one (1) 30-minute visit on their assigned visiting date.
A maximum of two (2) visitors is allowed per visit, with one visitor permitted to be a minor child or infant. -
Health and Safety Requirements:
- All visitors and inmates must wear masks at all times, regardless of vaccination status.
- Gaiter-style masks are not permitted.
- Visitors aged 2 years and younger are exempt from mask requirements.
- Visitors must submit to temperature screening and pass security clearance prior to entry.
- Visiting stations must be cleaned using wipes provided by correctional staff.
- Visitors must maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups, following floor markings and staff instructions.
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Arrival Time:
Visitors should arrive 30 minutes before the end of the visiting period to ensure timely processing. For example, arrive by 10:30 AM, 3:30 PM, or 8:00 PM, depending on the scheduled session. -
Special Management and Protective Custody Visitation:
- Male inmates in special management and protective custody may receive visits during men’s visiting periods.
- Female inmates in special management and protective custody may receive visits during women’s visiting periods.
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Work and Program Participation:
Inmates actively participating in work, school, or institutional programs (except evening kitchen workers) will not be called out for family visits. Please confirm an inmate’s schedule before visiting. -
Visitor Dress Code:
The MCCF Visitor Handbook outlines appropriate attire for visits. Visitors should dress accordingly, as the facility maintains a professional environment.
Inmate Visiting Rules and Restrictions
- Inmates in pre-placement status (W2.2 for males / N2.1 B for females) are not allowed family visitation, except for pod workers located in those housing areas.
- The visiting week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday.
- Each inmate is permitted one (1) visit per week, lasting up to 40 minutes, unless the visiting area becomes crowded, in which case visit duration may be reduced.
- Friends and family members must register as a group upon arrival. No more than four (4) visitors per inmate will be allowed in the visiting area. Early arrival is encouraged to ensure visitation.
Montgomery County Correctional Facility Weekly Visiting Schedule
| Day | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
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| Sunday | Men | Women | Men |
| Monday | Women | Men | Men |
| Tuesday | Men | Men | Women |
| Wednesday | No Visiting | No Visiting | No Visiting |
| Thursday | Men | Men | Women |
| Friday | Men | Men | Men |
| Saturday | Women | Men | Men |
Facility Contact Information
- MCCF Visiting Desk: (240) 773-9701
- MCDC Visiting Desk: (240) 777-9899
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Emergency Contact for Life Safety Concerns:
If you notice an inmate appearing depressed or at risk of self-harm during a visit or phone call, immediately contact a shift supervisor at (240) 773-9704.
Emergency Contact Information (Spanish)
Si está visitando o hablando con un recluso por teléfono y suena deprimido, puede estar pensando en hacerse daño y cree que puede ser un problema de seguridad de vida, como el potencial de suicidio u otra preocupación seria, llame al 240-773-9704 y pida hablar con un supervisor de turno de inmediato.
Final Notes
Visitors are encouraged to contact the visiting desk prior to arrival to confirm there have been no last-minute changes to the schedule. Proper attire and identification are required for all visits.
Money on the books - also called the commissary or trust account - gives your family member access to hygiene items, snacks, phone time, and postage. It is one of the most practical things you can do and it has a direct effect on their daily comfort.
Montgomery Co Correctional accepts deposits through approved channels that typically include online deposit, phone deposit, or a kiosk at the facility. Use your family member's full legal name and booking number exactly as they appear in the jail's system - any error in the name or number will delay or reject the deposit. InmateAid's send money page lists the specific deposit methods accepted at Montgomery Co Correctional and walks through the process.
A letter or a printed photo costs almost nothing to send and means far more than most people outside appreciate. Montgomery Co Correctional accepts incoming mail addressed to your family member at 22880 Whelan Ln. Put their full legal name and booking number on every piece of mail.
Standard rules at most Maryland county jails: plain white paper only, no staples, no glitter, no stickers, no colored ink. Photos should be standard print size with nothing written on the back. Mail that does not meet the facility's standards will be rejected - and the facility may not notify you that it was. Keep it simple.
InmateAid's send mail service lets you write and send directly from your phone or computer. We print on approved stock and mail it for you, so rejection for formatting is not a risk.
Books and magazines must come new, ordered directly from the publisher or through an online retailer - not shipped from your home address. Facilities require this to prevent contraband. Order through Amazon or directly from the publisher. Anything shipped from a personal address will be turned away.
County jail procedures, visitation rules, phone rates, inmate search tools, bail processes, and what happens at release all vary by state. Maryland has its own rules and its own agencies, and what applies in one state does not always apply here.
InmateAid's Maryland prison resources hub covers all of it - written specifically for families navigating the Maryland system. Start there when you need answers that go beyond what this facility page covers.
County jail time is hard in a way that is different from anything else. The uncertainty - not knowing how long, not knowing what comes next - wears on everyone. What you can control is the connection. Calls, letters, visits, money on the books. Every one of those things tells your family member that someone out here is paying attention and is not going anywhere.
InmateAid was built for exactly this. Use us.