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About Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

Use this website for informational purposes only.

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is the agency in charge of the state's correctional system. DPSCS provides for the safe and secure custody and supervision of offenders in correctional and community settings. It includes State prisons, pre-release facilities, a home detention program, and parole and probation supervision.

The DPSCS operates a number of different types of correctional facilities. There are also Federal Prisons in Maryland as well as County and City Jails.

The department's commitment to rehabilitation is reflected in the provision of academic and vocational education, as well as treatment programs addressing substance abuse, anger management, life skills, and mental health issues. It's also heavily invested in re-entry programs aimed at reducing recidivism.

Types of Correctional Institutions in Maryland

In the state of Maryland, the correctional system includes:

1. State Prisons:

2. Pre-release Units:

3. Home Detention:

4. Parole and Probation:

5. County Jails and City Jails:

6. Federal Prisons:

Online and Offline Inmate Search Options

Inmate searches in Maryland can be performed through different channels, depending on the type of facility.

1. Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS):

2. County Jails and City Jails:

3. Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP):

Remember that while online tools are typically the fastest and most convenient way to perform an inmate search, you can also perform an offline search by contacting the correctional facility directly via telephone or in person.

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Types of Correctional Facilities in Maryland

Maryland Prisons and Jails