Baltimore County, MD Public Records

Courts in Baltimore County

Court Records in Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County trial court system includes a circuit, district, and orphan court. In Baltimore County, court records encompass a variety of documents, information, exhibits, and other materials that are maintained by any court within the county in relation to a case. These records are typically kept at the courthouse where the case was heard. The public can access court records in person at the office of the court clerk. Requesters are required to furnish the clerk with the case number corresponding to the desired court record they need. Alternatively, Baltimore County court records are accessible electronically through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Portal. The information available via Case Search serves as a summary of the contents found within the official case file. This portal is an effective resource for obtaining preliminary information about a case, including the case number, dates, and the nature of the case.

Jails and Prisons in Baltimore County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Baltimore County, Maryland

While jail records, including inmate information, are public records in Baltimore County, the Baltimore County Department of Corrections website does not provide an inmate's name, ID number, charges, or release date, nor give charges or release dates online. Anyone interested in obtaining these records may contact the Department of Corrections security desk at (410)512-3200 and press “0” to speak with an operator.

Requesters may also use the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) inmate locator to locate an inmate in Maryland State Prisons incarcerated at the Baltimore City Correctional Center. Baltimore County has a federal prison - a Residential Reentry Management (RRM) field office. County residents can inquire about inmates housed in this facility using the Federal Bureau of Prison inmate locator.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Baltimore County

Arrest Records in Baltimore County, Maryland

Arrest records are official reports containing the personal information of a suspect, the grounds for the arrest, and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. These records are generated by the Sheriff's Office and the Baltimore Police Department. In Baltimore County, arrest records will not be released when they potentially jeopardize victim safety or involve an active investigation. As such, anyone interested in this record may contact the law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. Members of the public may contact the Sheriff's Office at (410) 887-3151 to confirm the availability of the record and how best to obtain a copy. If the suspect was arrested by the Baltimore Police Department, residents may fill out and submit a general inquiry form.