General Info

The Howard County Department of Corrections protects the citizens of Howard County in the state of Maryland by providing a secure facility for legally confined persons. The department offers safety for inmates by maintaining a humane, clean and orderly living and working environment. It also provides a range of substance abuse treatment, anger management, work release, parenting, and lifeskills education employment programs. The Howard County Department of Corrections administration and staff provides a balanced correctional program that meets the applicable county, state and federal standards.