Table of Contents
Overview
The Corrections Division is responsible for maintaining custody and security of pretrial and sentenced individuals. Offenders are offered a variety of programs to reduce recidivism and help them re-enter society as more productive citizens.
The Staff of the Corrections Division have several areas of responsibility, to include but not limited to, the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Transport/Court Holding, Work Release, Central Processing, Classification, Security Enforcement Team (SET), Standards & Accreditation, and Custody & Security.
The Corrections Division strives to meet strict professional standards. In 2001, the Charles County Detention Center became the first Adult Detention Center in the State of Maryland to earn 100 percent compliance during a Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards Audit. The CCDC has continually received 100 percent compliance ratings in all areas during subsequent audits, which occur every three years. In October 2023, CCDC expanded its commitment to excellence by earning accreditation by the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare.
As with any Division within the Sheriff’s Office, the Corrections Division is active in the Community and routinely participates in many community functions. The Charles County Correctional Officers Association holds successful toy drives over the holiday season that grow every year.
To contact the Detention Center call 301-932-3101. To learn more about the Corrections Division’s functions and leadership, visit the About Our Divisions page.
Visiting Policy & Hours
The Charles County Detention Center offers remote visits. Video visitation services are provided by iWebVisit.com.
Visiting Rules
The following rules apply to every person participating in a remote visit:
- Engaging in illegal or illicit behavior, including disrobing and/or sexual behavior, is strictly prohibited and will result in visit termination. A visitor who engages in such activity may be prohibited from any further visits and may be subject to criminal charges. The person incarcerated will also be charged with violating the visiting rules and may not be allowed any more visits for the remainder of his or her incarceration.
- Visitors must dress appropriately.
- If any person becomes disorderly during the visit, the visit will be terminated.
- The visit will be terminated for any person under the influence.
Remote Visiting Procedures and Fees
To participate in remote visiting, you will need access to a device with a web-cam and high-speed Internet. Accounts are created and visits are scheduled at iWebVisit.com.
Four remote visits per day are allowed and each visit is 15 minutes long. The cost is $4.50 per visit for standard visitors and $5.50 per visit for qualified professionals who choose to visit via this service.
All non-professional visits will be monitored and recorded.
Remote Visiting Hours
Remote visits may be scheduled two hours in advance and can be scheduled up to three weeks in advance. Remote visits are offered seven days a week during 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Accounts
A maximum account balance of $200 is allowed. Funds must be submitted by Wednesday for commissary orders to be placed on Thursday mornings. There are two options for leaving funds:
- Kiosk: Funds may be left using the touchscreen kiosk located in the Detention Center lobby 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This machine accepts credit, debit and cash. There is a service fee for cash and a service fee of 10 percent of the total deposit for credit/debit.
- Online: Funds may be deposited online through JailATM. Visit the JailATM website to create an account and make a deposit.
Receipts are forwarded to the recipient for all deposit transactions — generally, the next business day.
Letters
Incoming personal mail will be processed through TextBehind.com. Mail received at the detention center via USPS will be returned to sender.
For information and to create an account contact TextBehind directly at:
Phone Calls
No messages are taken for or relayed to persons incarcerated.
Offenders are given the opportunity to make one phone call when there is a change in status. General phone times in population are 11:15 am to 6:55 pm.
To receive phone calls an account using IC Solutions, must be created. Brochures are available at the Charles County Detention Center and information is available online at www.ICSolutions.com. Contact IC Solutions directly to open an account or if you have questions about the service.
IC Solutions Customer Service: 240-427-5700