Access Washington County Jail Mugshots
Washington County jail mugshots come from the detention center on Western Maryland Parkway in Hagerstown. The Sheriff's Office runs both the jail and an online inmate search tool. Booking photos are taken at intake but are not displayed on the search page. You need to file a formal records request to get them. Washington County also has three state prisons in the Hagerstown area, so knowing which facility holds the person you are looking for is the first step. The county follows the Maryland Public Information Act, and there are set fees for copies and staff time.
Washington County Overview
Washington County Jail Mugshots and Detention
The Washington County Sheriff's Office operates the detention center at 500 Western Maryland Parkway in Hagerstown. This is where all county-level jail mugshots are taken. Every person booked into the facility gets a photo as part of the intake process. These booking photos become part of the arrest record. Washington County is one of the larger counties in western Maryland with about 154,000 people, so the detention center sees a high volume of bookings each year.
The Sheriff's Office has several divisions. The main number is 240-313-2100. The detention center line is 240-313-2133. The Records Division, which handles document requests, can be reached at 240-313-2125. The Patrol Division is at 301-791-3020 and the Judicial Division at 240-313-2530. Jail mugshots fall under the Records Division in most cases. Under GP § 4-101 of Maryland's Government Article, these photos are public records because a government agency created and holds them. But Washington County does not put them on its website.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office website is the starting point for inmate searches and records information.
The Sheriff's Office handles all jail mugshot requests for the Washington County Detention Center.
| Detention Center |
500 Western Maryland Parkway Hagerstown, MD 21740 Phone: (240) 313-2133 |
|---|---|
| Records Division |
500 Western Maryland Parkway Hagerstown, MD 21740 Phone: (240) 313-2125 |
| Sheriff's Office |
500 Western Maryland Parkway Hagerstown, MD 21740 Phone: (240) 313-2100 |
Search Washington County Jail Mugshots
Washington County offers an inmate search page on the Sheriff's Office website. You can look up people by name, date of birth, or booking number. The results show the inmate's name, gender, age, booking date, and charges. This tool covers people currently in custody at the detention center. Jail mugshots do not appear in the search results, but the booking data helps you put together a records request.
Some sources say the online roster has limited functionality or may not always show results for all inmates. If the search does not turn up what you need, call the detention center at 240-313-2133. Staff are there 24 hours a day and can check for you. You can also visit in person during business hours. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is another free tool that covers Washington County courts. It shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes but no jail mugshots.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search provides free access to court records from Washington County's District and Circuit courts.
Look up names to find case details and arrest dates that help with your Washington County jail mugshot request.
Washington County Mugshot Records Requests
File your MPIA request with the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 500 Western Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Include the person's name, date of birth, the date of the arrest or incident, and a clear statement that you want the booking photo or jail mugshot. A case number helps if you have one. The county has 30 days to respond. They may need more time for large or complex requests.
You can also send records requests through the Washington County Attorney's Office at 100 West Washington Street, Suite 1101, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Phone them at 240-313-2230 or fax to 240-313-2231. The county attorney's office coordinates MPIA responses for the county government. For accident reports specifically, use CrashDocs at $5 per report. You need the last name of the driver, the date of the accident, and the report number.
Washington County may deny requests under GP § 4-351 if the records are part of an active investigation. Once a case closes, the basis for denial is weaker. You have the right to appeal any denial. The MPIA puts the burden on the agency to justify withholding records, not on you to justify wanting them. Most jail mugshot requests for closed cases in Washington County go through without issues.
Washington County Jail Mugshot Fees
Copies cost $0.25 per page in Washington County. That rate covers jail mugshots and other booking documents. Staff time is free for the first two hours. After that, expect to pay between $20 and $40 per hour, based on the salary of the person handling your request. The county gives you a cost estimate if the request will take significant time. This keeps you from getting a surprise bill.
Accident reports are $5 each through CrashDocs. Court records from the Clerk of Court at 24 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 have their own fee schedule. Call 301-733-8660 for details. These are separate from jail mugshot fees at the Sheriff's Office. Keep your request specific to keep costs low. A narrow date range and exact name help Washington County staff find what you need quickly.
Staff Time Rates: After the first two free hours, Washington County charges $20 to $40 per hour based on the assigned staff member's salary.
State Prisons in Washington County
Washington County has three state prisons in the Hagerstown area. This is unusual. Most Maryland counties have none or one. The state facilities are run by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, not the county. If the person you are looking for is in a state prison, their records are with DPSCS, not the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The three state prisons in Washington County are:
- Maryland Correctional Institution - Hagerstown (MCI-H) at 18601 Roxbury Road, phone 240-420-1000
- Roxbury Correctional Institution (RCI) at 18701 Roxbury Road, phone 240-420-3000
- Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC) at 18800 Roxbury Road, phone 301-791-7200
Use the Maryland DPSCS Inmate Locator to search for state inmates. It shows which facility houses them and basic commitment info. It does not display jail mugshots. For booking photos from state prisons, file your request with DPSCS directly. The Washington County detention center only has records for people booked into the county jail, not the state prisons. Getting this distinction right saves you time and avoids sending requests to the wrong office.
Washington County Inmate Tracking
VINELink covers both the Washington County Detention Center and the state prisons in the Hagerstown area. It is free. Search by name and get alerts when custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and other updates. VINELink does not show jail mugshots, but it is a strong tool for staying on top of an inmate's situation in Washington County.
Because Washington County has both a county jail and three state prisons, VINELink is especially useful here. It pulls data from all these facilities in one search. You can figure out where a person is being held and then direct your records request to the right agency. That first step matters more in Washington County than in most other Maryland counties.
VINELink provides free custody status alerts for inmates at Washington County facilities and state prisons.
Use VINELink to confirm which facility holds the person before filing your Washington County jail mugshot request.
Note: VINELink data covers both county and state facilities in Washington County, making it the best starting point for locating inmates.
Washington County Court and Arrest Records
The Washington County courthouse is at 24 Summit Avenue in Hagerstown. The Circuit Court handles felony cases and serious criminal matters. The District Court covers misdemeanors and traffic cases. Both courts feed into the Maryland Judiciary Case Search, which is free and open to the public. You can find charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentences there.
Court records help fill in details around a jail mugshot from Washington County. If you know the case number and charges, your MPIA request is stronger and gets processed faster. The court clerk can be reached at 301-733-8660. Court files are public records under GP § 4-101 of Maryland law, though some get sealed or expunged. Jail mugshots are separate from court files and must be requested from the Sheriff's Office. Washington County keeps these in different systems.
Cities in Washington County
Hagerstown is the county seat and by far the largest city in Washington County. Other communities include Boonsboro, Smithsburg, Williamsport, and Sharpsburg. No cities in Washington County currently have a separate page on this site, but all arrests in the county are processed at the detention center in Hagerstown. Jail mugshots are taken there no matter which town the arrest occurred in.
Nearby Counties
Western Maryland counties border Washington County. Check the right county for your jail mugshot search. Arrests go through the county where they happen.