Harford County, MD Public Records

Courts in Harford County

Court Records in Harford County, Maryland

Harford County has a robust court system that comprises a circuit, district, and orphan's court. In

Harford County court records can be accessed at the courthouse where a case was heard. The clerk of the courthouse is the custodian of these records. Members of the public may view court records in person at the court clerk's office. Records are made available once the requester provides a case number for the court record they want to view. Requesters who do not have the case number may provide the full name of the party on the record they need. Alternatively, members of the public can access court records remotely using the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Portal, which provides a summary of what is contained in the official case file. By using this portal, requesters can obtain general information about a case, such as the case number, dates, and type of case.

Jails and Prisons in Harford County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Harford County, Maryland

The Harford County Detention Center (HCDC) is a 762-bed jail. Residents of Harford County can access information on inmates in the correctional facility by visiting the Sheriff's Office at 1030 Rock Spring Road, Bel Air. Alternatively, call the jail at 410-638-3140. For inmates transferred to state correctional facilities, use the Incarcerated Individual search tool on the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) website to locate them or call 877-379-8636. This resource offers comprehensive information about inmates, including their location, status, and scheduled release dates.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Harford County

Arrest Records in Harford County, Maryland

Arrest records are detailed reports about an individual's arrest by law enforcement agencies in the county. These records are generated by the Sheriff's Office and other local Police Departments, including the Bel Air Police Department, Havre de Grave Police Department, and Aberdeen Police Department. Per the state's Public Information Act, arrest records are public information available upon request. However, arrest records may contain confidential information, making such records exempt from public disclosure. Residents of Harford County can obtain arrest records that are open to the public by submitting a public records request online. Requesters will be notified within ten working days of the date the request is received. The public information officer will inform the requester if the request is in process, approved, or denied or if more information or time is needed. Requests are completed within 30 days of receipt. Note that juvenile arrest records are not released without a court order signed by a judge.