Montgomery County
Detention Center

Frederick Abello, Warden
Detention Services

1307 Seven Locks Road
Rockville, Maryland 20854
Telephone: (240) 777-9976
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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The Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) is responsible for the intake and processing of adult male and female offenders and has a capacity of up to 200 inmates. Approximately 13,000 offenders are booked into Central Processing Unit annually.  The facility operates as the Intake unit providing psychological screening, medical screening, and risk assessment to determine the appropriate classification level of inmates and to provide for initial care, custody and security of inmates for up to 72 hours prior to their transfer to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF).

The Office of the Public Defender determines the eligibility of offenders for legal representation. The Inmate Services Intake Unit assesses inmate risks and needs, utilizing classification and case management tools. 


Detention Services Facility Programs and Services Information

Montgomery County Detention Center and Montgomery County Correctional Facility Programs and Services (PDF)

Inmate Guidebook

Inmate Guidebook


Programs and Services Information

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