Find Released Inmates in Glen Burnie
Released inmates records for Glen Burnie are managed by the Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities. Glen Burnie is home to the Ordnance Road Correctional Center, which houses sentenced inmates and the county's Records Division. Anne Arundel County processes over 21,000 arrests each year and has an average daily jail population of 1,082 people. That volume means a steady flow of released inmates from the Glen Burnie area. This page covers every method for searching released inmates connected to Glen Burnie, from the county inmate locator to state databases and formal records requests.
Glen Burnie Detention Quick Facts
Ordnance Road Correctional Center
The Ordnance Road Correctional Center is located right in Glen Burnie at 600 East Ordnance Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060. Call 410-222-6350 for general questions. This facility holds sentenced inmates serving county time and runs the Anne Arundel County Work Release Program. It also houses the Records Division, which makes it the main place to go when you need released inmates records from anywhere in Anne Arundel County.
People who get convicted and receive a county sentence often end up at Ordnance Road after initial processing at the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis. The facility keeps detailed records on every person it holds. Under Correctional Services Section 3-601, accurate record-keeping is required for all inmates. That means names, charges, sentence lengths, court dates, and release information all get documented. When someone leaves this facility, their release record stays on file and can be accessed through the Records Division.
The Ordnance Road Correctional Center page is shown below.
The Ordnance Road Correctional Center page covers the sentenced inmate facility and work release program in Glen Burnie.
This facility in Glen Burnie is where the Records Division handles all released inmates requests for Anne Arundel County.
Note: The Records Division at Ordnance Road in Glen Burnie handles released inmates records for both Anne Arundel County detention facilities.
Glen Burnie Released Inmates Intake
While Ordnance Road sits in Glen Burnie, the main intake facility for Anne Arundel County is the Jennifer Road Detention Center at 131 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. Phone: 410-222-7374. Every arrest in Glen Burnie goes through this facility first. Maximum security booking happens here. Staff take fingerprints, booking photos, and record all personal details. The booking record created at Jennifer Road is the starting point for any released inmates search.
Most people arrested in Glen Burnie start at Jennifer Road and either bond out from there or get transferred to Ordnance Road after sentencing. With about 55% of the jail population turning over every week, a huge number of people cycle through on short stays. Many bond out within hours. Others serve brief sentences. If you are trying to find released inmates from Glen Burnie, both facilities may have relevant records depending on how long the person was held and what happened with their case.
Booking records include the person's full legal name, aliases, date of birth, physical description, and fingerprints. Charges show up with the relevant Maryland statute numbers. Bond type and amount are listed if bail was set. The arresting agency, warrant numbers, and case numbers are all part of the file. Under Correctional Services Section 3-612, basic custody information is available to the public.
Note: All arrests in Glen Burnie are initially processed at the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis before any transfer to Ordnance Road.
Glen Burnie Released Inmates Search
Anne Arundel County runs an online inmate locator that lets you search by last name, first name, first initial, JID number, or date of birth. Results show housing location, bail details, and upcoming court dates. The catch is this tool only covers people who are currently in custody. Once a person gets released, their name drops off.
That limit matters a lot for Glen Burnie searches. With over 21,000 arrests per year countywide, people move through the system fast. If you are looking for someone who was arrested in Glen Burnie last week, they may already be out. The locator will not help at that point. Still, it is a good first step. If the person shows up, you know they are still held. If they do not show up, you need to try other tools or file a records request for released inmates data.
For released inmates specifically, VINELink is a better fit. It tracks custody changes across all of Maryland. Search by name or offender ID. The system tells you if someone is held or has been released from an Anne Arundel County facility. Sign up for alerts to get a call, text, or email within 15 minutes of any custody change. It is free and runs around the clock.
Note: The Anne Arundel County inmate locator only shows current inmates. Use VINELink for released inmates from Glen Burnie.
Released Inmates Records Requests
The Records Division at Ordnance Road handles all formal requests for released inmates records in Anne Arundel County. Call (410) 222-1490 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff can answer basic questions about a person's custody status over the phone. For written records, you need to submit a formal request.
For in-person requests, visit the Ordnance Road Correctional Center at 600 East Ordnance Road in Glen Burnie. Bring a valid photo ID. Tell staff the full name and date of birth of the released inmate you are looking for. Add any case numbers or arrest dates you know. The more details you give, the faster staff can find the right file. Allow up to 10 business days for records to be pulled and prepared. Some requests come back sooner, but the division asks for that full window.
Written requests go to the same address. Mail your letter to Anne Arundel County Department of Detention Facilities, Records Division, 600 East Ordnance Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060. Under General Provisions Section 4-206(c), the first two hours of search time are free. Copies run about $0.25 per page. Electronic files often have no charge. If the costs would be high, the county will contact you before proceeding so you can narrow the scope of your request.
Glen Burnie MPIA for Released Inmates
The Maryland Public Information Act covers all released inmates records from Anne Arundel County facilities. General Provisions Section 4-201 states that public records must be open for inspection by any person. You do not need to live in Glen Burnie or Anne Arundel County. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The law is clear on this point.
Anne Arundel County has a PIA request portal on its website. Select "Detention Facilities" as the topic when you fill out your form. Be as specific as you can. Put in the person's full name, date of birth, and any case numbers. Vague requests slow things down and may not get you what you need. The county must respond within 30 days under General Provisions Section 4-203, though many requests come back well before that deadline.
If your request gets turned down, you can appeal. The Maryland Attorney General's MPIA page has the appeal form and explains the process. Not every part of a released inmate's file is public. Medical records, mental health evaluations, and internal disciplinary reports are always confidential. But booking data, charges, bond information, release dates, and custody status are all available under the MPIA for released inmates from Glen Burnie.
State Search Tools for Glen Burnie
The DPSCS Inmate Locator covers Maryland state prison facilities. If someone arrested in Glen Burnie received a sentence over 18 months, they likely transferred from the county system to a state facility. This tool shows name, date of birth, current facility, and inmate ID. It mainly lists people still in state custody, but it helps confirm where someone ended up after leaving Anne Arundel County.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search covers criminal cases from Anne Arundel County courts. Look up charges, court dates, dispositions, and sentences. The case numbers you find here help when filing a records request for released inmates from Glen Burnie. Court records and detention records come from different offices, so using both gives you the most complete picture. A case search can tell you what someone was charged with and how the case ended, while the detention center records show the actual custody timeline.
Between VINELink, the DPSCS locator, Case Search, and the county inmate locator, you have four different search tools for released inmates connected to Glen Burnie. Each one covers different ground. Start with VINELink for the quickest answer on custody status.
Anne Arundel County Released Inmates
Glen Burnie is part of Anne Arundel County. All released inmates records for the area are centralized at the two county detention facilities. The Ordnance Road Correctional Center in Glen Burnie and the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis together handle every arrest in the county.
The Anne Arundel County page has a complete guide to both facilities, the Records Division, and every search method available for released inmates in the county.
Nearby Cities Released Inmates
People arrested near Glen Burnie may have been booked into a neighboring jurisdiction. Checking nearby cities helps if you are not sure where someone was held or if they were picked up close to a county line.
Severn is also in Anne Arundel County, so its released inmates records come from the same two facilities. Baltimore and Columbia are in different jurisdictions with their own detention centers and records offices. Each city page covers the specific process for finding released inmates in that area.