Find Felony Records in Severn

Severn felony records are maintained through Anne Arundel County courts and law enforcement, since Severn is an unincorporated community in northern Anne Arundel County with no municipal government of its own. Felony cases involving Severn residents or incidents in the community are filed with the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Annapolis, and the public can search docket records free of charge through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search system. This guide explains how to find records, how to request police reports, what fees to expect, and how Maryland law applies.

Severn Felony Records Overview

Severn is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, located just southwest of BWI Airport. With a population of roughly 52,000, it is one of the larger unincorporated communities in the county. Because it has no town or city charter, law enforcement and court services come entirely from Anne Arundel County.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department serves Severn. Its Western District station covers the area. Felony arrests made in Severn are processed at the county level, and cases are prosecuted by the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney. Felony trials take place at the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Annapolis, where the case files are kept and accessible to the public.

Felony offenses under Maryland law include drug distribution, first-degree assault, robbery, weapons charges, and others. The Circuit Court record shows the full history of each case: charges filed, motions, hearings, and final outcome. Conviction records include sentencing details. Dismissed or acquitted cases also appear in the public docket.

Search Severn Felony Records Online

The best free tool for searching Severn court records is the Maryland Judiciary Case Search at casesearch.courts.state.md.us. The system was updated in February 2024 and covers all Maryland circuit and district courts. You can search by full name, partial name with a wildcard, or by case number. Each query returns up to 500 results.

The percent sign (%) works as a wildcard in the search system. If you are unsure of a spelling, try "Sm%th" or just a last name followed by "%" to see all variations. Filter by county to narrow results. For Severn cases, select Anne Arundel County. The results will show the case type, court, filing date, charges, and current status.

Case Search shows publicly available docket information. It does not display sealed records, juvenile case details, or documents from cases where a protective order limits public access. If you need a certified copy of a case record for legal or official purposes, contact the Circuit Court clerk's office directly.

Anne Arundel County Police Records for Severn

The Anne Arundel County Police Department's Western District Station serves Severn, located at 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton MD 21113. You can reach the station at (410) 222-5641. For records requests, contact the Central Records Unit at 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville MD 21108, by phone at (410) 222-8750.

Anne Arundel County Police charge the following fees for police reports: current reports cost $5, archived reports cost $35, and accident reports cost $10. These fees apply to non-certified copies. You can submit requests online through the police records portal at aacounty.org or through the county's MPIA portal at aacounty.org/pia. In-person requests are also accepted at the Central Records office during business hours.

Police records related to felony arrests document the incident, responding officers, arrest circumstances, and initial charges. These records are separate from the court file. They reflect what law enforcement documented at the time of the incident. Court records reflect what happened during the legal process that followed.

The Anne Arundel County Police Central Records page covers how to request reports for Severn incidents, including online submission and fee details.

The records portal above lists current fees, required information for each request type, and online submission options for Severn area incidents.

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court

Felony cases from Severn are heard at the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court at 8 Church Circle, Annapolis MD 21401. The clerk's office number is (410) 222-1397. The court handles all felony matters for the county, including arraignments, grand jury proceedings, trials, and sentencing. This is also where post-conviction matters like motions for new trial and appeals from District Court are filed.

The clerk keeps case files with all documents filed in each case. Copies are available at $0.50 per page. Certified copies require a written request and cost more. You can request documents in person, by mail, or through the MDEC electronic portal at mdecportal.courts.state.md.us. Not all documents are available electronically, especially older ones that were not originally filed in digital form.

The Circuit Court is about 15 miles south of Severn. There is no local courthouse or satellite court facility in Severn itself. All in-person court business for Severn residents must be done in Annapolis.

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search allows free lookups of Anne Arundel County cases, including Severn felony cases, from any internet-connected device.

The Case Search portal above returns docket details for Severn cases when you filter by Anne Arundel County and search by defendant name or case number.

What Severn Felony Records Include

A felony court record in Anne Arundel County contains identifying information for the defendant, the case number, the charges with statute citations, the filing date, and assigned judge. Hearing dates, continuances, and attorney information are also part of the record. You can see whether the defendant had a public defender or private counsel.

Disposition information shows how the case ended. Convictions show the sentence imposed, including incarceration, fines, probation, and any special conditions. Acquittals and dismissals are also shown. If the state dropped charges before trial, the record notes the nolle prosequi entry with the date.

Some records include bond amounts and pretrial detention status. Others may show compliance hearings or probation violation proceedings. All of this flows into the public docket and can be accessed for free through Case Search.

MPIA Access in Severn

Maryland's Public Information Act gives any person the right to inspect or copy records held by government agencies. For Severn residents or those seeking records tied to Severn incidents, the relevant agencies are the Anne Arundel County Police Department and the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.

To make a MPIA request, submit a written request to the agency that holds the record you want. You do not have to state why you want the record. The agency must respond within 10 business days. It may grant access, deny access with a written legal explanation, or ask for more time. If a request is denied, you can appeal through the circuit court or through the Maryland Attorney General's office at marylandattorneygeneral.gov.

Records that agencies may withhold include files from active investigations, records identifying victims in sensitive cases, and documents sealed by court order. Most completed felony case records are open to the public without restriction.

Maryland Laws and Severn Records

Court record access in Maryland is governed by Rules 16-901 through 16-912 of the Maryland Rules. These rules establish the presumption of public access to court records and set out the procedures for sealing or restricting access. A court can restrict access to a record, but it must do so through a written order and for a specific legal reason.

Maryland Criminal Procedure Article § 10-101 covers the definition and disclosure of criminal records. It applies to how state agencies share criminal history information and what can be included in background reports. The CJIS Division at the Maryland Department of Public Safety provides certified criminal history reports for $38 per search.

Statutes can be looked up at the Maryland General Assembly site at mgaleg.maryland.gov. If a court record references a charge by statute number, you can find the full text of that law there.

Expungement in Severn

Maryland's expungement statute runs from Criminal Procedure Article §§ 10-300 through 10-306. It allows some criminal records to be removed from public access, but it does not apply to all felonies. Crimes of violence and certain serious offenses cannot be expunged even after many years.

For eligible felony convictions, the standard waiting period is 15 years after the sentence is fully served, including probation and parole. Non-conviction records (dismissals, acquittals, nolle prosequi) typically have much shorter or no waiting periods. Petitions are filed at the court where the case was heard, which for Severn cases would be the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.

Maryland Senate Bill 432, effective October 1, 2025, expanded the categories of offenses that may be expunged and modified some waiting periods. This law may affect Severn residents who were previously told their records did not qualify. Legal aid organizations in Anne Arundel County can review individual cases and provide guidance at no cost or reduced cost.

Anne Arundel County Records

All felony matters in Severn go through Anne Arundel County. The county page has more detail on the Circuit Court, police department, and other record sources in the county.

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