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Baltimore Co DOC Visitation Center

County Jail

Last Updated: March 20,2024


Visitation Hours

Baltimore Co DOC - Visitation

Times and days are subject to change without notice

  • Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm

This facility may also have a video visitation option, please call 410-512-3200, and ask for the "visiting room CO on duty" for more information, alerts, or rule changes.

General Visitation Information

Baltimore County Department of Corrections - Visitation

General Visiting

Before you visit an inmate, please be aware of the following rules:

  • Inmates are allowed three 30-minute visits per week (Monday through Sunday).
  • You must sign in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
  • Visits are 30 minutes in length.
  • You must have a valid photo identification issued by a federal, state, or local government agency to visit an inmate. Anyone who cannot be positively identified may not visit.
  • Bosley housing units are 2Q, 2S, 2V, 3P, 3Q, 3S, 3T, 3V, 4P, 4S, 4T, 4V, 2P, and 2T.
  • Inmates currently housed in the diagnostic housing unit are not permitted visits until they are classified and/or assigned to another housing unit.

Bosley Housing Visiting Hours

  • Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • On the first and third Saturday of each month, visiting hours begin at 12:30 p.m.

General Visiting Schedule

Visitors Must Register by:

Visit Starts

Visit Ends

8:45 a.m.

9 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

12:45 p.m.

1 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

1:15 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

1:45 p.m.

2 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

2:15 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

6:15 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

7 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

7:45 p.m.

8 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

8:15 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

9 p.m.

8:45 p.m.

9 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

9:15 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

10 p.m.

9:45 p.m.

10 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Protective Custody Visiting

  • Visits for inmates on Protective Custody are on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., except for Protective Custody inmates housed in 2R; they may receive visits any day of the week.
  • Inmates are allowed three 30-minute visits on Mondays.
  • Visits for inmates on Protective Custody must be prescheduled one week in advance.

Administrative Restrictive Housing Visiting

  • Visiting is on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings from 9 to 10:30 p.m. (Last visit starts at 10 p.m.)
  • Inmates are allowed a maximum of three 30-minute visits.

Professional Visiting

  • Inmates will be allowed visits with the following professionals, provided they have the proper credentials:
    • Attorneys
    • Clergy
    • Law Enforcement Officers
    • Parole and Probation Officers
    • Psychologists and Psychiatrists
    • Social Workers
  • As of August 3, 2019, professional visiting hours are as follows (seven days a week):
    • Bosley Building: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    • Kenilworth Building:
      • Morning: 7 to 10:30 a.m.
      • Afternoon: 12:30 to 3 p.m.
      • Evening: 3 to 10:30 p.m.
  • The Shift Commander may authorize professional visits outside of the scheduled hours.
  • Professional visitors are prohibited from giving the inmate any items unless prior authorization has been granted from the Shift Commander.
  • With the permission of a supervisor, official documents may be passed to the inmate for signature, then returned to the professional visitor.

Visiting Regulations

  • Personal items are not allowed in the visiting area such as handbags, cell phones, pagers, umbrellas, cameras, cigarettes and lighters. Lockers with keys are provided for storing these items. There is a fee of a quarter to use the locker, and the quarter will be returned when you retrieve your items.
  • Inmate’s parents are counted as one visitor when visiting during the same visiting period.
  • A visitor may not visit the same inmate more than once per day.
  • An adult must accompany visitors under 18 years of age.
  • A maximum of two children and two adults, or three children and one adult are permitted per visit.
  • Loitering, profanity and loud disruptive behavior are not be permitted in the visiting area. Eating or drinking is also prohibited.
  • Smoking is not permitted in the facility’s underground garage, outside the lobby area, inside the lobby, in the restrooms, or anywhere on the grounds of the department.
  • Handbags are not allowed in the visiting area.
  • Visitors who do not comply with the following dress code will be denied admittance:
    • Attire must be appropriate for a professional environment where children may be present.
    • Shorts, skirts, and dresses must reach the knee.
    • Slits in skirts or dresses may be no higher than the knee.
    • No see-through or sheer clothing.
    • No spandex or form-fitting clothing.
    • Shoulders, back, midriff and excessive cleavage and bust must be covered.
    • Footwear and undergarments must be worn.
    • No clothing displaying profanity, obscene images or promoting drugs, alcohol, violence or gangs is permitted.
  • Physical contact between inmates and visitors is prohibited.
  • Visitors who smuggle or attempt to smuggle contraband into the facility will be prosecuted.
  • Visitors are required to park in designated spaces in the parking garage and are not permitted to double-park outside the entrance under the concrete canopy.
  • Visitors with medical conditions may park under the concrete canopy in the designated spaces, provided their vehicles have handicap tags or placards appropriately displayed.
  • Visiting is a privilege and can be suspended or terminated if inmates or visitors violate the rules and regulations. Visitors who violate department rules may be prohibited from future visits.

For additional information please call our security desk at 410-512-3200 and press “0” to speak with the operator.

Visiting Inmates at Baltimore County Department of Corrections

All Visitors are subject to search once inside the facility.

The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Towson MD location. Visitors must sign inat least 15 minutes before their scheduled visits. If you schedule a visit and don't show up or show up late, you will not be allowed to visit the rest of that week, including Saturday. If a visit on Saturday is scheduled, and the visitor does not show up or shows up late, they will not be allowed to visit until the following Saturday. Repeated late arrival or no-show violations may result in longer suspension of visiting privileges. Inmates are allowed no more than one (1) visit per day. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, unless they are visiting a parent. Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) visiting a parent must present a copy of their birth certificate. Children must remain with the parent at all times during the visit. All visitors must have acceptable identification. This includes a drivers license with picture identification, military ID, or other verifiable picture ID. Three (3) pieces of non-picture ID may substitute for picture ID.

No mail or messages for inmates will be accepted. Mail must go through the U.S. Mail. Visitors may only visit the inmate they have signed up to visit. Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. Inappropriate behavior, including the use of profanity, will not be permitted. No weapons will be permitted. All other items listed in the jail lobby are prohibited. There is a maximum of four (4) visitors per booth, including children, and the door must remain closed.

All visitors must wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. Restrictions on attire or appearance include: No miniskirts or similar attire; no low-cut or revealing necklines; no attire with obscene or offensive language; and no persons with a bare midriff will be permitted to visit. Visitors cannot bring items into the visiting area including weapons of any kind, purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, writing utensils, strollers or carriers, cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices.

Violation of the above restrictions may cause the visit to be cancelled or terminated, and visiting privileges may be suspended by the Baltimore Sheriffs Department. The on-duty supervisor may cancel visits without notice due to circumstances within the jail.

Visitation Rules

County - Rules by type

The Baltimore County Department of Corrections, located in Towson, MD, plays a crucial role in facilitating successful offender reintegration into the community, a cornerstone of effective crime control strategies. With a focus on rehabilitation and community engagement, the center aims to support individuals as they transition from incarceration back into society. However, this process is governed by a multitude of rules and regulations that visitors must adhere to, ensuring the safety and security of all involved parties.

Visitors to the prison must navigate a complex set of guidelines regarding identification, conduct, and the items they can bring during visits. These rules are in place to maintain order within the facility and to protect both visitors and inmates. For example, visitors are required to present proper forms of identification upon arrival, such as a driver's license or government-issued ID card. This helps to verify their identity and ensure that they are authorized to visit the inmate.

Furthermore, visitors must adhere to strict rules regarding their conduct while inside the facility. Disruptive behavior, the use of loud or obscene language, or engaging in any form of sexual behavior can result in the termination of the visit and may lead to further consequences. Additionally, visitors are prohibited from bringing certain items into the visiting room, including cell phones, cameras, and weapons. These restrictions help to maintain the safety and security of the facility and prevent any unauthorized items from entering the prison.

In addition to these general rules, there are specific guidelines that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with children must ensure that they are supervised at all times and that they do not engage in any inappropriate behavior while inside the facility. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.

Another important aspect of visiting a prison is understanding the limitations and restrictions that may apply to certain individuals. For example, individuals who have previously been incarcerated, are currently under probation or parole supervision, or are victims of the inmate are typically not permitted to visit. Likewise, individuals who have had their visiting privileges suspended or who have an active protection from abuse (PFA) order against them are also prohibited from visiting the inmate.

Despite these restrictions, there are procedures in place for individuals who wish to visit an inmate but are not permitted under normal circumstances. Inmates can initiate a request to have a prohibited visitor added to their visiting list, and a recommendation from the inmate's unit team may allow the visitor to be approved by the facility manager or designee. However, reinstatement of visiting privileges is not guaranteed, and individuals whose visiting privileges have been suspended must write to the appropriate facility manager seeking reinstatement.

Upon arrival at the prison, visitors are subject to a thorough screening process to ensure that they do not bring any contraband into the facility. This includes a search of their person, their belongings, and their vehicle. Visitors must also pass through a metal detector and may be subject to additional screening measures, such as drug screenings conducted by dogs or special devices. Failure to pass these screenings can result in the denial of the visit and may lead to further consequences.

Once inside the visiting room, visitors must continue to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the prison. This includes refraining from conversing with other inmates or their guests, as well as following any specific instructions given by the visiting room officers. Visitors are also responsible for keeping control of their children and ensuring that they do not engage in any disruptive behavior.

In addition to these general guidelines, there are specific rules that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with infants must adhere to guidelines regarding the types and amounts of baby items they can bring into the visiting room. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.

Overall, visiting a prison requires careful adherence to a complex set of rules and regulations designed to maintain order and security within the facility. By understanding and following these guidelines, visitors can help to ensure a safe and positive experience for themselves, the inmates, and the staff.