Windham, ME Maine Correctional Center View
Maine Correctional Center is a state correctional facility in Windham, Cumberland County, Maine. It is operated by the Maine Department of Corrections, not the county sheriff. The facility primarily houses adult inmates committed to state custody, including sentenced inmates and residents assigned for classification, programs, work assignments, or reentry preparation. Most pretrial detainees in Cumberland County are held through the county jail system unless transferred under specific authority. The facility supports Maine’s correctional system by providing secure housing, supervision, treatment, education, and transition services for people in state custody.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Maine Correctional Center
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link available on this page for the facility’s roster or Maine Department of Corrections resident search. Inmate rosters usually list the person’s name, identification number, facility location, admission or booking date, charges or offenses, sentence information when available, and custody status. Records are not always searchable right after arrival. Intake, identity verification, classification, and data entry can take several hours, so a newly admitted person may not appear immediately. If the person is not listed, check again later or contact the facility or the Maine Department of Corrections for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Maine Correctional Center?
Visiting is usually by approved schedule and may require the visitor to be on the inmate’s approved visiting list. Contact the facility or check the official visiting rules before traveling, because hours, housing-unit rules, and approval requirements can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Maine Correctional Center?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Minors usually must be accompanied by an approved adult, and visitors should bring only items allowed by the facility’s rules.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates generally cannot receive incoming personal calls, but they may place outgoing calls through the approved phone provider. Video visits, if available, must usually be scheduled in advance and may require an online account with the provider.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Address mail with the inmate’s full name and identification number, if known, and include the correct facility mailing address. Mail is screened for safety, and items such as cash, contraband, or unauthorized enclosures may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family or friends may be able to deposit money through the approved payment service, but limits and fees can apply.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Maine Correctional Center?
Bail is set by a court, not by the facility. Because this is a state correctional facility, many people held here are already sentenced and may not be eligible for bond; for anyone with an active bail order, contact the court or the agency listed on the paperwork for payment instructions.
What happens during the intake process at Maine Correctional Center and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff verify identity, review paperwork, assess medical and safety needs, assign housing, and enter information into the records system. This process can take several hours, so the inmate may not appear in the online system immediately after arrival.