Find Kent County Booking Reports

Kent County booking reports track every arrest processed through the detention center in Chestertown, Maryland. This is the smallest county jail in the state with just 46 beds, and it does not post an online inmate roster. That means you have to use other tools to search for booking records here. The Kent County Sheriff runs the detention center and keeps all jail intake records on file. You can look up current and past booking reports by phone, through VINELink, by written request under the Maryland Public Information Act, or by going to the facility on Vickers Drive. Each method gives you a different level of detail, from a quick custody check to a full set of booking documents with charges, bond info, and court dates.

Kent County Detention Center

The Kent County Detention Center sits at 104 Vickers Drive in Chestertown. It holds up to 46 inmates at a time. The Kent County Sheriff's Office operates the facility and handles all booking report requests. When someone is arrested in Kent County, they get processed at this location. Staff create a booking report during intake that lists the person's name, charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status.

You can call the detention center at 410-778-6025 to ask about a current or past inmate. Phone calls are free and staff can tell you if someone is in custody. They can also share basic booking report details like charges and bond. For broader questions about law enforcement in Kent County, the Sheriff's Office main line is 410-778-2279. Both lines are good starting points when you need booking report info fast.

The screenshot below shows the Kent County Detention Center information page which lists contact details and facility facts for booking report searches.

Because Kent County does not run its own online inmate roster, you have to rely on other search methods. This is different from larger Maryland counties that post live jail rosters on their websites. The small size of the facility means staff can usually answer phone questions quickly, which partly makes up for not having an online list.

How to Search Kent County Booking Reports

There are four ways to look up booking reports in Kent County. Each one works a bit differently. Phone calls give you quick answers. VINELink lets you search from home. Written requests get you full documents. In-person visits let you talk to staff face to face. Pick the one that fits what you need.

Calling the jail is the fastest option for Kent County booking reports. Dial 410-778-6025 and give staff the full name of the person you want to look up. They can check if that person is in custody right now and share the charges and bond amount. This costs nothing. With only 46 beds in the facility, staff usually know who is there without much delay. You can call any time, though weekday business hours tend to get the best response for detailed questions about older booking records in Kent County.

VINELink is your best bet for an online search. Go to vinelink.com and select Maryland as the state. Then pick Kent County from the list. Type in the person's name and hit search. VINELink shows custody status and facility location for inmates across all Maryland counties, including Kent County. You can also sign up for free alerts that tell you when an inmate's status changes. This is handy if you want to know when someone gets released or moved from the Kent County Detention Center.

For a written request, you need to file under the Maryland Public Information Act. Send your letter to:

• Kent County Sheriff, Attn: Jail Records
• 104 Vickers Drive - Unit A
• Chestertown, MD 21620

Include the inmate's full name, any known aliases, date of birth, the date range you are asking about, and the charges if you know them. The more details you give, the faster staff can find the right booking report in Kent County. Standard MPIA fees apply for written requests. Phone lookups are free. Under Maryland General Provisions Article Section 4-203, agencies have up to 30 days to respond to a formal records request, though most come back sooner than that.

Kent County Booking Report Details

A booking report from Kent County holds several pieces of information about an arrest. These records get created at the detention center during intake. Every person who comes through the jail doors gets one.

The report starts with basic identification. Full legal name, date of birth, and any aliases go on the form first. Then come the booking specifics: the date and time of intake, the arresting agency, and the charges filed against the person. Each charge includes the statute code. Bond or bail information appears next, showing how much the court set and whether the person posted it. Custody status tells you if someone is still being held or has been released from Kent County.

Court dates are also part of the booking report. These show when the person is scheduled to appear before a judge at the Kent County Circuit Court or District Court in Chestertown. If the case moves through the system, additional court dates get added. The booking report ties directly to the court case file, so the information flows from the jail record into the court record as the case progresses in Kent County.

A typical Kent County booking report contains:

• Full name, aliases, and date of birth
• Booking date and time
• Charges with statute codes
• Bond or bail amount and status
• Custody status (held or released)
• Scheduled court dates

Kent County Courts and Case Records

Two courts in Chestertown handle cases that start with Kent County booking reports. The Circuit Court takes felonies and serious matters. The District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and initial bail hearings. Both are a short drive from the detention center on Vickers Drive.

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search at casesearch.courts.state.md.us covers both courts in Kent County. Type in a name or case number and you can see charges, court dates, case status, and final outcomes. This is free and open to the public. It does not need a login or account. The tool works well alongside booking reports because the booking report tells you what happened at arrest, and the court record tells you what happened after that. Did the charges hold? Was there a plea? What was the sentence? You get the full picture by checking both sources for Kent County cases.

For cases that reach the federal level, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland handles them. Federal cases from Kent County go through the Baltimore or Greenbelt divisions. You can search federal court records through PACER, which charges a small fee per page. Most Kent County booking reports lead to state court cases, not federal ones, but it is worth knowing about PACER if you are doing a thorough search.

Statewide Tools for Kent County Records

Maryland runs several databases that cover Kent County. These state-level tools go beyond what the local jail can offer. They pull data from across all 24 counties and can help when you are not sure where someone was booked.

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services operates the Maryland Inmate Locator. This database shows people who are in state custody, meaning they have been sentenced and transferred from a local jail like Kent County to a state prison. You can search by name or SID number. Results show the facility, commitment date, and projected release date. If someone was booked in Kent County but later moved to a state facility, this is where you find them.

The CJIS Central Repository is another state resource. Run by DPSCS, it handles fingerprint-based criminal history checks across Maryland. These go deeper than a booking report. You can request records by calling 410-764-4501. There is a fee for this service, and it requires fingerprints. For Kent County, CJIS can pull up a person's full arrest history across the state rather than just one booking event at the detention center.

Visiting Inmates at Kent County Detention Center

Kent County uses video visitation through HomeWAV. There are no face-to-face visits at this facility. All visits happen on a screen, either at the jail or from your own device at home. The system costs $0.50 per minute for video calls and $1.00 per video message. There is no minimum talk time, so a one-minute call costs just $0.50 plus a $1.00 purchase fee.

To get started, you need to create an account with HomeWAV. Upload a recent photo of yourself and a valid government-issued photo ID. Then select Kent County Detention Center and the inmate you want to visit. Once your account is approved, you can schedule a time slot. The "Talk to me Funds" you add to your account only work between you and that specific inmate in Kent County. You cannot share funds between different visitors or different inmates.

On-site video visits at the jail run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. No visits on weekends. Remote video visits follow the same schedule. If you have questions about the process, HomeWAV customer service is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM and weekends from 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern time. Call them at 314-764-2872 or toll-free at 844-394-6639.

Kent County Jail Phone and Commissary

Inmates at the Kent County Detention Center use Pay Tel for phone calls. The rate is $0.16 per minute for both in-state and out-of-state calls. That flat rate keeps things simple compared to some other Maryland jails that charge different rates based on distance. Phone access helps inmates stay in touch with family and lawyers while their case moves through the Kent County courts.

For commissary details, call the detention center at 410-778-6025. Staff can tell you what items are available and how to add money to an inmate's account. Commissary lets inmates buy snacks, toiletries, and other approved items while they are held in Kent County. The procedures may change, so it is best to call and ask about current rules before you try to send funds.

Sending Mail to Kent County Inmates

You can send letters to inmates at the Kent County Detention Center. Address your mail to the inmate by name at 104 Vickers Drive - Unit A, Chestertown, MD 21620. Put "Attention" followed by the inmate's full name on the envelope. Every piece of mail must have your full name and return address on it. Staff inspect all incoming mail.

There are rules about what you can send. No oversized postcards or greeting cards. No perfume on the letters. If you want to include photos, they must be 4x6 inches or smaller. You can put up to four photos in one envelope. Anything that breaks these rules gets turned away. Staff check every envelope for items that are not allowed inside the Kent County Detention Center, so stick to plain letters and small photos to avoid problems.

Kent County Records and Maryland Law

Booking reports in Kent County fall under the Maryland Public Information Act. This law gives you the right to request government records, including jail intake documents. The MPIA is found in the General Provisions Article, starting at Section 4-101. It sets the rules for how agencies must respond to records requests and what they can charge.

Under Section 4-203, an agency has to respond to your request within 30 days. They can grant it, deny it, or ask for more time. The first two hours of search time are free under the MPIA. After that, the agency can charge an hourly fee based on employee salary. Copy costs vary but are typically modest. For Kent County booking reports, a simple phone call is free, but a formal written request triggers these MPIA rules and fees.

Some parts of a booking report may be redacted. Medical info, juvenile records, and certain personal details can be held back under exemptions in the MPIA. But the core booking data like name, charges, bond, and court dates is public in Kent County. If your request gets denied, you can appeal to the agency head or file a complaint with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. The Open Government page at the Attorney General's site has guidance on how the MPIA works and what your rights are when requesting booking reports from Kent County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Kent County on the Eastern Shore. If you are not sure where someone was booked, check with the neighboring county. Arrests near county lines sometimes get handled by a different jurisdiction than you would expect.