Howard County Detention Center

The Department of Corrections is committed to protecting the citizens of Howard County by providing a secure, safe, and humane detention facility.  The Department is committed to adhering to the American Correctional Association and the State of Maryland – Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards.  An important strategy for community safety is addressing the program needs of those in our custody prior to their return to the community.  Education, health/mental health care, substance use disorder counseling, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, anger management, housing, employment, and transition counseling are offered both pre and post-release.

The Howard County Department of Corrections staff is motivated and trained employees who set and maintain high professional standards.

The Department of Corrections is responsible for the operation of the Howard County Detention Center, the Central Booking Facility, and the Community Service Program and is charged with providing a safe and humane environment to those incarcerated, and under supervision. This is accomplished by good security and control of the inmates, meaningful treatment programs and assisting incarcerated individuals with their reintegration back into the community.

The staff of the Department of Corrections and partnering agencies are dedicated professionals who, along with many committed volunteers, strive to make the Department one of the best correctional agencies in the State of Maryland. The Department has established a practice of implementing “best practices” in the corrections profession. Also, the Department is utilizing evidence-based programming strategies in preparing offenders for return to our community.