FAQs • Caroline County, MD • CivicEngage

Will I be locked in a cell 24 hours a day?: No, inmates are allowed to congregate in day rooms, engage in recreation and attend nondenominational spiritual services, and participate in other programs we hope will foster mature behavior and a sense of personal responsibility.

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Corrections Inmates

1. What can I expect when I arrive?: Your first days and weeks as an inmate can be challenging. It is important to remember that the many rules exist for your safety and the safety of our staff. After initial booking, you will be moved into one of the wings (often called “tiers”) of the jail. Our staff will issue you some basic supplies like a uniform and personal hygiene products. Like all institutions, the jail runs on a schedule. After the initial shock wears off, you will find that much of life behind bars involves routines.

2. Can I bring a cell phone or personal computer?: No, these items are not permitted.

4. Can I make a phone call?: Yes, you can make collect calls. You also can use your commissary account to make calls.

5. Can people send me money?: Cash, no; money orders, yes. Your family and friends can send you money orders. The money will be deposited in your account and you can use this money to purchase items from the inmate commissary.

6. Will I be locked in a cell 24 hours a day?: No, inmates are allowed to congregate in day rooms, engage in recreation and attend nondenominational spiritual services, and participate in other programs we hope will foster mature behavior and a sense of personal responsibility.

7. What if I am a “weekender”?: Some inmates are sentenced to weekends at the jail. Inmates sentenced to weekend detention must pay a fee of $25 per weekend. Please bring a money order payable to Caroline County government every time you report. You may bring one change of undergarments. All other property will be placed in secure storage until you are released.

8. What if something happens to me while I am in jail?: Every one of our correctional officers is trained to provide a safe environment. If you are threatened, harassed, assaulted, or harmed in any way, please report this immediately to an on-duty correctional officer. You also have the right to complain to the Warden. Our inmates receive medical and dental services while incarcerated. Normally, Inmates on prescription medications will continue to receive those medications through our onsite nurse.

9. How is contraband handled?: From time to time, inmates will try to smuggle in contraband. Contraband includes anything prohibited to inmates. The most common examples are cell phones, cigarettes, lighters, illicit drugs, and improvised weapons. Possession of contraband is a criminal offense and will be prosecuted.