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Takoma Park Jail Guide for Inmates

Overview of the Facility

The Takoma Park Jail is a small municipal detention facility located in Takoma Park, Maryland. It primarily serves as a temporary holding facility for individuals arrested by the Takoma Park Police Department before they are transferred to larger county facilities.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate, contact the Takoma Park Police Department directly at (301) 270-1100. Due to the temporary nature of the facility, inmates are typically transferred to larger county facilities within 24-48 hours.

Visitation Information

As this is a temporary holding facility, visitation is generally not permitted. Inmates are typically transferred to larger facilities where visitation policies are in place.

How to Send Money

Due to the short-term nature of this facility, sending money directly to inmates is not typically necessary. If an inmate requires funds, it's best to contact the Takoma Park Police Department for guidance.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Phone calls are generally allowed for inmates to contact family members or legal representatives. Video options are not available at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Given the temporary nature of this facility, extensive inmate services and programs are not offered. Basic needs and medical attention, if required, are provided during the short stay.

Security and Management Information

The Takoma Park Jail is managed by the Takoma Park Police Department. Security measures are in place to ensure the safety of both inmates and staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to contact legal representation. Due to the short-term nature of stays at this facility, regular visitation is not typically available.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested in Takoma Park are booked at this facility. After processing, they are either released on bail or transferred to a larger county facility, typically within 24-48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do inmates typically stay at the Takoma Park Jail?

Inmates typically stay at the Takoma Park Jail for 24-48 hours before being released or transferred to a larger county facility.

Can I visit an inmate at the Takoma Park Jail?

Due to the temporary nature of this facility, visitation is generally not permitted. Inmates are typically transferred to larger facilities where visitation policies are in place.

How can I find out if someone is being held at the Takoma Park Jail?

To inquire about an individual's status, contact the Takoma Park Police Department directly at (301) 270-1100.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Takoma Park Jail. If you are have completed a Takoma Park Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Takoma Park Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Takoma Park Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, 20912

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 301-270-1100 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Takoma Park Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.
How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Takoma Park Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Takoma Park Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Takoma Park Jail.

General Stats for Maryland

Maryland Total Number of Inmates

23,679

Maryland Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

56,551

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

245

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

9,490

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

3,809

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

96.59

14,575

Female

3.41

514

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

40.61

201

Detained

58.79

291

Diverted

0.61

3