Dundalk Felony Records Search
Dundalk felony records are held by Baltimore County courts and law enforcement, as Dundalk is an unincorporated community in eastern Baltimore County with no city government of its own. Felony cases arising in Dundalk are filed with the Baltimore County Circuit Court in Towson, and the public can search court dockets online at no cost through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search system. This page covers where to find records, how to request police reports, what fees apply, and what rights you have under Maryland law.
Dundalk Overview
Dundalk Felony Records Overview
Dundalk is one of the largest unincorporated communities in Maryland, with a population of roughly 71,000 people. It sits in the southeastern part of Baltimore County, just east of the city of Baltimore. Because Dundalk has no municipal government, there is no Dundalk Police Department and no local courthouse. All felony matters go through Baltimore County agencies.
When a felony occurs in Dundalk, Baltimore County Police respond and build the case. The Baltimore County State's Attorney then decides whether to prosecute. If charges are filed, the case goes to the Baltimore County Circuit Court in Towson. All of those records are part of the public court file. You can search them online or visit the clerk's office in person.
Common felony charges in Dundalk cases include first-degree assault, drug distribution, theft over $1,500, burglary, and weapon offenses. The court record will show all charges, even ones that were later dropped. Disposition data and sentencing information are also part of the public docket.
Search Dundalk Felony Records Online
Maryland's free public case search tool is available at casesearch.courts.state.md.us. This system was redesigned in February 2024 and covers all Maryland courts, including the Baltimore County Circuit Court that handles Dundalk felony cases. You can search by name, case number, or party type. Results are capped at 500 per query.
When searching for Dundalk cases, it helps to filter by Baltimore County. If you are unsure of a full name, use the percent sign (%) as a wildcard character. For example, "John%" will return all records starting with "John," including Johnson, Johnsons, and similar variations. This feature is useful when you only know part of a name or when a name might be spelled differently in different records.
The Case Search system shows case type, filing date, judge assignment, charge descriptions, and final outcomes. It does not give access to sealed records, juvenile cases, or documents that have been protected by court order. If you need the actual documents from a case file, you must request them separately.
Note: Some older Dundalk cases may only be available in paper form at the Circuit Court clerk's office. Case Search's electronic records go back several decades, but not every case from prior years was digitized.
Baltimore County Police Records for Dundalk
The Baltimore County Police Department maintains a precinct in Dundalk at 428 W. Hampshire Ave, Dundalk MD 21222. You can call that station at (410) 887-7075 for general matters. For records requests, contact the Records Unit at 700 East Joppa Road, Towson MD 21286, by phone at (410) 887-2214, or by email at records@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Police report fees in Baltimore County are $15 for non-certified copies and $25 for certified copies. Victims of crime can get copies at no charge. You can submit a request through the online portal at baltimorecountymd.gov or by visiting the Records Unit in person. Mail requests are also accepted. Requests typically take up to 30 days to process.
Police reports for felony arrests include the incident description, responding officer's account, arrest details, and any witness information that is not protected. These reports are separate from the court record. They document the law enforcement side of the case. The court record documents what happened in the legal proceedings after the arrest.
The Baltimore County Police Department's online portal allows you to request police reports for Dundalk incidents directly from the Records Unit page shown below.
The portal above lists the required information for each type of report request and explains the fee structure for non-certified and certified copies.
Baltimore County Circuit Court
Felony cases from Dundalk are tried at the Baltimore County Circuit Court, located at 401 Bosley Avenue, Room A, Towson MD 21204. The clerk's office number is (410) 887-2601. The court is open weekdays during standard hours. This is where indictments are filed, jury trials take place, and felony sentences are handed down.
The clerk maintains all original case files. Copies of court documents cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are available at a higher rate and require a written request. The court also accepts mail-in requests for document copies. Turnaround time varies, but most requests are processed within a week or two. The MDEC portal at mdecportal.courts.state.md.us provides electronic access to some filed documents.
Dundalk has no local courthouse. All proceedings, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, motions, trials, and sentencings, take place in Towson. The District Court for Baltimore County also sits in Towson and handles lower-level offenses that may be connected to felony cases or co-charged alongside them.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal provides free access to Baltimore County court records, including Dundalk felony case dockets.
Use the Case Search tool to look up Dundalk cases by defendant name, filter to Baltimore County, and view full docket histories including charges and dispositions.
What Dundalk Felony Records Include
Felony records in Dundalk cases contain the defendant's name and date of birth, the case number, the charges filed with statute references, the filing date, and the name of the assigned judge. The record also shows the prosecutor's office and defense counsel, along with hearing dates and any continuances.
Once a case is resolved, the record shows the final disposition. This could be a conviction, acquittal, dismissal, or nolle prosequi. If the person was convicted, the record includes the sentence: incarceration length, fines, probation terms, and any conditions of release. Post-conviction filings like appeals and modification requests also appear in the docket.
Some records show bond amounts, pretrial conditions, and whether the defendant was held or released before trial. Warrant information may also appear. All of this is part of the public docket and can be found through Case Search or the clerk's office.
MPIA and Public Records Access in Dundalk
The Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) gives people the right to access records held by government agencies in Maryland. For Dundalk, the relevant agencies are the Baltimore County Police Department and the Baltimore County Circuit Court. Both are subject to the MPIA for records that are not otherwise protected by law or court order.
You can submit a MPIA request to either agency in writing. Agencies have 10 business days to respond. They can grant the request, deny it with a written explanation, or ask for more time if the request is complex. If denied, you have the right to appeal. The Maryland Attorney General's office at marylandattorneygeneral.gov has guides on how to use the MPIA and what to do if a request is denied.
Active investigations, victim identities in certain cases, and juvenile records are among the categories that agencies can withhold. But most completed felony case records are open to anyone who asks.
Maryland Law and Felony Records
Maryland Rules 16-901 through 16-912 govern public access to court records statewide. These rules apply to Baltimore County Circuit Court records for Dundalk cases. Under these rules, the default is that court records are open to the public. A judge can seal a record, but only for specific legal reasons, and the order must be in writing.
Criminal Procedure Article § 10-101 defines criminal records and sets out what agencies can disclose and to whom. For background check purposes, the CJIS Division at (410) 764-4501 provides official certified criminal history reports for a $38 fee. This is distinct from searching Case Search, which is free but not a certified background check.
Maryland statutes are available at mgaleg.maryland.gov. You can look up the full text of any law referenced in a court record by searching the title and section number.
Expungement of Dundalk Felony Records
Maryland's expungement law is set out in Criminal Procedure Article §§ 10-300 through 10-306. Expungement is available for some but not all felony records. Violent crimes and certain serious drug offenses are not eligible. If a case was dismissed or resulted in an acquittal, different and shorter waiting periods may apply.
For eligible felony convictions, Maryland law generally requires waiting 15 years after the sentence ends, including probation and parole, before you can file a petition. The petition goes to the same court where the case was heard, which for Dundalk would be the Baltimore County Circuit Court in Towson.
Maryland Senate Bill 432 passed in 2024 and took effect October 1, 2025. This law expanded eligibility for expungement and adjusted some waiting periods. If you were previously told a record could not be expunged, it may be worth getting a new legal assessment under the current rules. A public defender or legal aid attorney can help you determine if your record qualifies.
Note: Expungement in Maryland removes records from public view, but certain agencies may retain access under specific legal authority. Consult a Maryland attorney for advice on your specific situation.
Baltimore County Records
Dundalk is in Baltimore County, and all felony records for this community are filed through Baltimore County courts and police. See the county page for more information on access points and procedures.
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