MDPSCS - North Branch Correctional Institution (NBCI)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 20, 2024
Address
14100 McMullen Hwy SW, Cumberland, MD 21502
Beds
1460
County
Allegany
Phone
301-729-7400
Fax
301-729-1259

NBCI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at NBCI on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 301-729-7400.

Located at 14100 McMullen Hwy SW in Cumberland, MD, NBCI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. NBCI offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

NBCI stands as a maximum security prison acclaimed for its status as the "world's most technologically advanced correctional center." With a capacity to accommodate around 1,460 adult males, typically serving sentences averaging 10.5 years, the facility offers a range of educational opportunities.

Inmates have access to adult basic education classes and can pursue a GED while incarcerated, aiming to enhance their academic skills and prospects for successful reintegration into society. Notably, North Branch Correctional serves as the housing facility for all death row inmates in the state, underscoring its pivotal role within Maryland's corrections system.

Inmate Locator

NBCI maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

Get an Arrest Record immediately.

Visitation Information

Always check the DPSCS home page for additional weather-related or visiting hour changes, if any.

Visitors must be registered by 12:30 p.m.

General Population ~ two (2) visits per week:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Administrative Segregation ~ two (2) visits per week:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Disciplinary Segregation ~ one (1) visit per week:
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.