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| Week # |
Period |
Visit Type |
| Week 35 |
08/27/2023 - 09/02/2023 |
In-Person |
| Week 36 |
09/03/2023 - 09/09/2023 |
Virtual |
| Week 37 |
09/10/2023 - 09/16/2023 |
In-Person |
| Week 38 |
09/17/2023 - 09/23/2023 |
Virtual |
| Week 39 |
09/24/2023 - 09/30/2023 |
In-Person |
| Week 40 |
10/01/2023 - 10/07/2023 |
Virtual |
| Week 41 |
10/08/2023 - 10/14/2023 |
In-Person |
| Week 42 |
10/15/2023 - 10/21/2023 |
Virtual |
| Week 43 |
10/22/2023 - 10/28/2023 |
In-Person |
| Week 44 |
10/29/2023 - 11/04/2023 |
Virtual |
| Week 45 |
11/05/2023 - 11/11/2023 |
In-Person |
| Week 46 |
11/12/2023 - 11/18/2023 |
Virtual |
| Week 47 |
11/19/2023 - 11/25/2023 |
In-Person |
| Week 48 |
11/26/2023 - 12/02/2023 |
Virtual |
| Week 49 |
12/03/2023 - 12/09/2023 |
In-Person |
| Week 50 |
12/10/2023 - 12/16/2023 |
Virtual |
| Week 51 |
12/17/2023 - 12/23/2023 |
In-Person |
| Week 52 |
12/24/2023 - 12/30/2023 |
Virtual |
- Use of restroom facilities is prohibited during visitation. If either the incarcerated individual or a visitor requires the use of the restroom, the visit will be terminated at that time.
- All visitors are subject to canine (if available), electronic drug detection device (if available), and/or visual searches prior to being allowed to visit a detainee. If you cannot clear the metal detector, you will be denied entry.
- All visitors 16 or older must present a valid state issued photo identification.
- Children (18 years of age and younger) visiting the detainee must be immediate family to the detainee or visitor, adult supervision is at all times while on State property to include parking areas.
- Visitors must secure all cell phones, tobacco products and electronic devices in their vehicle.
- Visitors with prior arrest histories are subject to review and can be rejected at any time!
- Detainees are only permitted one (1) visit per day.
- Approved attorney visits 24/7.
- Pastoral visits are on Sundays only between the times of 9a-4p with approval for BCBIC.
- Visits for BCBIC detainees housed at the Maryland Transitional Center (MTC) Hospital shall follow the guidelines below:
- Submit a written request to the BCBIC Chief of Security.
- Request must include detainee's name, date of birth and state identification number.
- Name and relationship of visitor to detainee.
- Visitors are subject to MTC guidelines.
- Outside Hospital visits are only allowed upon prior approval of by the BCBIC administration (i.e. Johns Hopkins, Mercy, University of Maryland, etc).
- Submit a written request to the BCBIC Chief of Security.
- Request must include detainee's name, date of birth and state identification number.
- Name and relationship of visitor to detainee.
- Visitors are subject to individual hospital guidelines.
Visitor Dress Code
All visitors, to include children, 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.
Contraband ~ Criminal Violations
Pursuant to Marylands 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.