Cumberland County ME Jail

Cumberland County ME Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 207-774-5939

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Cumberland County ME Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 50 County Way in Portland, ME. This county jail is operated locally by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Cumberland County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Portland Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Cumberland County ME Jail has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Cumberland County ME Jail – Visitation

Visiting inmates here may take place at the Jail (50 County Way) or at the Community Corrections Center (located on the same campus, but at 26 County Way), depending on where the inmate is being housed.

The Rules for visiting either location are basically the same, however, take the time to read the rules provided by the link below to ensure that you are admitted. The visiting schedules for each location are linked below as well.

GENERAL VISITOR GUIDELINES

Jail: All Visitors are required to arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled visit time with valid photo ID. All Juveniles must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The legal guardian is required to provide a valid birth certificate for the juvenile that is accompanying them. Please read the full list of rules linked below to ensure admittance.

Community Corrections: All visitors must arrive no earlier than 5 minutes prior to the scheduled visit with a valid photo ID. All Juveniles must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Please read the full list of rules linked below to ensure admittance.
Visitors are required to read, and abide by the "Rules for Visitors". Visitors are expected to understand the rules and are to ask any questions prior to entering the secured area of the jail. Those not abiding by the rules may be promptly removed.

Former Inmates (of any correctional facility)/ Felons: If you have been incarcerated within the last 12 months, you are not eligible to visit an inmate at the Cumberland County Jail.

If you have been incarcerated in the past (more than 12 months ago), or are a convicted felon, consideration will be given to you in regards to visiting an inmate at the Cumberland County Jail. Complete Form F-154 A "Former Inmate/Felony Conviction Form Requesting to Visit (PDF)". Once completed, the form may be emailed to Captain Don Goulet, or sent to the Jail at 50 County Way, Portland, Maine 04102.

Allow two weeks for processing. The Cumberland County Jail reserves the right to refuse any potential visitor that is deemed to be a potential danger to the facility, or persons inside.

ALL VISITORS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH 

PROFESSIONAL VISITS TO INMATES

A Professional visitor is someone such as an attorney, doctor, or clergyman whose visit with an inmate involves the professional services offered by the visitor. 

PROFESSIONAL VISITOR GUIDELINES

1. To enter the secure facility a professional visit will be required to submit a photo ID card (preferably a driver’s license), or a professional identification card to the Lobby Officer. Upon signing the Visitor’s Log, the Professional Visitor will be issued a Visitor Pass which must be attached to their clothing near the chest/neck area, or on a lanyard. The Visitor’s Pass must remain on the visitor for the duration of the visit. Upon exiting the secured facility, the visitor’s identification will be returned upon return of the Visitor’s Pass.

2. Professional visitors will follow the same procedures outline in the General Visitor Guidelines above.

3. Officers supervising visits from professionals will remain in the area, but out of earshot unless requested by the professional to remain in the interview area.

ATTORNEY VISITS TIMES

Monday – Friday
7:45 – 10:30 am
12:15 – 2:30 pm
3:15 – 4:30 pm

Saturday – Sunday
6:00 – 9:00 pm by appointment only