Dismas House East

Contraband ~ Criminal Violations

Pursuant to Maryland's Criminal Law Article, Sections 9-410 and 9-412 through 9-417, it is unlawful for a person to possess, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver contraband in a place of confinement. Such items include but are not limited to telecommunication devices, contraband to effect an escape, weapons of any type, alcoholic beverages, controlled dangerous substances, and tobacco.

It is unlawful for a person to deposit or conceal a telecommunication device in or about a place of confinement with the intent that it be obtained by a person detained or confined.

Violators are subject to arrest and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Upon conviction, violators are subject to imprisonment from periods of 3 to 10 years, fines of $1,000 to $5,000, or both.

Visiting Hours

Residents whose last name begins with A thru L:
Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Residents whose last name begins with M thru Z:
Thursdays 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Residents in Phase 1A and 1B only:
Sundays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visitation days are scheduled according to the first letter of the resident's last name.

Tuesday
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.     A - L

Thursday
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.     M - Z

Sunday - Residents in Phase 1A and 1B only:
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

General Information:

All visitors are subject to canine (if available), electronic drug detection device (if available), and/or visual mouth searches prior to being allowed to visit an inmate. If you cannot clear the metal detector, you will be denied entry. Nothing may be brought into the institution except as authorized by the warden or designee. Any item brought into this institution in a manner other than authorized is contraband, and the person bringing the item into the institution is subject to criminal penalties.

Only three (3) visitors may enter the facility at a time.

Visitors must on the resident's visiting list.

All visitors must be 18 years of age or older and are required to show proper identification to ascertain their age.

No guests under the age of 18 are permitted unless they are members of the resident's immediate family and must be accompanied by an adult.