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1. Where do I get an application for employment?

To see if the Cumberland County Sheriff 's Office is hiring and to apply for a job, visit the Cumberland County Human Resources website. Cumberland County Human Resources

2. Where are you located?

The Sheriff 's Office is located at 36 County Way in Portland, Maine. Right off of Congress Street, and just before St. John Street. The campus is comprised of 3 main structures:

• Community Corrections Center
• Cumberland County Jail
• Cumberland County Sheriff 's Office

Facilities and Substation Locations and Contact

3. Where do I call to report a crime?

Please call 911 to report any emergencies to ensure the quickest service possible. For nonemergency crime reporting, please call 207-893-2810. To report a crime anonymously call 207-774-1444, ext. 2208.

4. How do I receive a copy of a police or accident report?

To receive a police or accident report, you may Choose one of the following methods:

Mail request to or stop by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, Records Department
36 County Way
Portland, Maine 04102-2755

Telephone (207) 774-1444 ext. 2249

Or, email the Records Department email us

Report pricing is as follows, and must be received before the report will be released:

• $12 1-7 pages
• $1 each additional page
• $2 additional for each photo
• $25 for non-paper requests

Online Request Form

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1. How can I find out if someone is in jail?

To determine if someone you know has been booked into the Cumberland County Jail you may do one of the following:

• Download the Weekly Media Arrest Log and see if the person has been arrested. While this report will not tell you if they are still in Jail, it will help determine if they were incarcerated or arrested in the past week.
• Contact the Jail at 207-774-2180 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.. Due to the high volume of calls received, any calls requesting information on a possible bookings not received within the prescribed time will be returned, as staff is available to do so.

Weekly Media Arrest Log

2. How do I send money to an inmate?

There are 4 ways to deposit money into an inmate's account:

• Online
• Lobby Kiosk - Jail Lobby
• By Phone - 866-345-1884
• Money Order:
  • Any denomination accepted
  • Make payable to the inmate
  • Include sender name and address
  • Mail to the Jail

The jail's address is:
Cumberland County Jail
50 County Way
Portland, ME 04102

Online Money Payment

3. How do I bail someone out of jail?

To bail someone out of jail, go to the jail lobby and see the Information Officer. Cash is required to bail someone out of jail. Credit cards, debit cards, personal checks, cashier's checks, and money orders are not accepted. An ATM is located in the lobby of the jail. The jail is located at:
Cumberland County Jail
50 County Way
Portland, ME 04102-2755

4. If an inmate is no longer at the Cumberland County Jail, how do they get any money which might be on their account?

Should a released inmate believe that there are funds remaining on their inmate account, the released inmate may call 207-774-5939, ext. 2172.

5. What should I bring to jail when I am being booked in?

When reporting to jail to be booked be sure to bring a valid photo identification.

Do not bring jewelry, or other valuables. If you are prescribed medications by a doctor, do not bring your medications unless they are specialty ordered.

Do bring the name and number of your pharmacy so the Medical Unit can contact them to get you the medications you need. If you have a medical question contact the Medical Unit at 207-774 5939, ext. 2137.

6. How do I get to the jail to visit someone?

To visit someone in the jail, please come to the jail, contact us for visitation hours. Contact and Visit the Jail

7. Someone told me they were sending me money (from jail), but I haven't gotten it. Can I call the business office to request a check?

No, only the court and the inmate can request money be taken from the inmate's account.

8. Where do I pick up someone being released from jail?

Inmate's are released through the lobby of the Cumberland County jail at:
50 County Way
Portland, ME 04102

Upon your arrival at the jail, do not park in the fire zone directly in front of the jail. Instead, find a parking space to leave your vehicle in.

Enter the jail lobby, and if needed, the information officer can assist you.