Patuxent Institution
(Correctional Mental Health Center – Jessup)
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
Thursday and Friday
6:30p.m. - 9:30p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
PAT Information
Address:
7555 Waterloo Road
Jessup, Maryland 20794
Phone: (410) 799-3400
Fax: (410) 799-7457
Director:
Randall Nero
Warden:
Patricia Goins-Johnson
Assistant Warden:
James Flood
Visitor Dress Code
Visitors must dress appropriately for visitation. All clothing must cover from the neck to the kneecaps.
- The following types of clothing are not allowed to be worn:
- tube tops, tank tops, or halter tops
- see-through clothing
- mini-skirts, mini-dresses, shorts, skorts, or culottes (at or above the kneecap)
- form-fitting clothes such as leotards, spandex, and leggings
- clothes that expose a person's midriff, side, or back
- tops or dresses that have revealing necklines and/or excessive splits
- coats, jackets, shawls and scarves will be placed in an appropriate area.
