Find Felony Records in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County felony records are maintained by the Circuit Court in Annapolis and are searchable online through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search at no charge. This page covers the full process for accessing felony records in Anne Arundel County, from the circuit court clerk and police records division to MPIA requests and the statewide case search tool.

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court

The Anne Arundel County Circuit Court is the primary keeper of felony records in the county. All felony cases tried in Anne Arundel County go through this court, from indictment to sentencing and any later proceedings. The courthouse is at 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401. The clerk's office can be reached at (410) 222-1397. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To get copies of felony case records, visit the clerk in person or mail a written request. Bring the full name of the person and, if available, a case number. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. A certified copy is $5.00 plus $0.50 per page. For large case files, calling ahead gives the clerk time to pull the file before your arrival. This can save a wait at the counter.

The District Court at 251 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 222-1480, handles initial appearances and bail hearings for felony cases before they move to circuit court. Early case filings, including initial charging documents, may appear in the district court records even if the full trial took place at the circuit level.

Online Search for Anne Arundel County Felony Records

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the main online tool for looking up Anne Arundel County felony records. It's free to use and available to the public. The portal was updated on February 5, 2024, with a redesigned interface. It covers all Maryland courts, including both the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court and District Court.

You can search by the defendant's name, a case number, or a date range. Name searches may return many results for common names, so narrowing by court type or date can help. Each matching case links to a detail page showing the charges, case events, hearing dates, dispositions, and any appeals. The system returns up to 500 results per query.

Anne Arundel County circuit court case numbers use the prefix "C-02-CR" for criminal filings. If you have a case number, searching by it gives exact results faster than a name search. The case search also lets you find related cases if a defendant has multiple filings in the county.

What Anne Arundel Felony Records Contain

A felony case record from the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court holds several layers of information. The charging document names the specific crime, the statute violated, the felony class, and the underlying facts alleged. Beyond that, the record tracks every court event, which might include arraignment, bail review, discovery motions, suppression hearings, the trial or guilty plea, and sentencing.

Disposition is central to any felony record. For Anne Arundel County cases, the disposition field will show whether the defendant was found guilty, not guilty, had charges dropped via nolle prosequi, or received a probation before judgment. If a sentence was imposed, the record will show its terms, including any prison time, probation length, fines, and restitution amounts owed to victims.

Records also list the attorneys of record and the presiding judge. Some documents in a case file may be sealed by court order and are not available to the public. Expunged records are removed entirely and will not appear in any search.

Anne Arundel County Police Records

The Anne Arundel County Police Department maintains a Central Records division that handles requests for arrest records and incident reports. The office is at 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108, phone (410) 222-8750. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You can also submit requests online. The Anne Arundel County Police Records portal lets you start a request from the county website. MPIA requests can be sent by email to sao.mpia@aacounty.org. The fee schedule for police records is: current report (within 60 days) $5.00; archived report $35.00; accident report $10.00.

The Anne Arundel County Sheriff is located at 8A Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 222-1571. The sheriff's office handles civil process and some law enforcement functions in the county. The Anne Arundel County Sheriff website has more on their services and contact options.

Maryland Public Information Act in Anne Arundel County

Maryland's Public Information Act, codified at General Provisions Article sections 4-101 through 4-601, gives the public access to records held by government bodies. In Anne Arundel County, this covers records from the police department, the Sheriff's Office, the State's Attorney, and county agencies involved in criminal matters.

To file an MPIA request, send a written request to the records custodian at the relevant agency. For Anne Arundel County agencies, use the online portal at aacounty.org/pia or email sao.mpia@aacounty.org for police-related records. The agency must respond within 30 days. The first two hours of staff time spent on a request are provided free of charge. After that, fees can be charged for staff time plus copying costs of $0.50 per page.

The Anne Arundel County State's Attorney is at 8 Church Circle, 3rd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 222-1777. The Victim Services unit can be reached at (410) 222-1761. The State's Attorney's case files are not public records, but court documents in the case file that have been filed with the circuit court are accessible through the clerk's office. For MPIA guidance, the Maryland Attorney General's MPIA page provides templates and FAQs.

Criminal History and Background Checks

A Maryland statewide criminal history report covers more than just Anne Arundel County. The Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), part of the Maryland State Police, processes background checks from its office at 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215, (410) 764-4501. Personal background checks cost $38.00 and return all Maryland felony and misdemeanor records tied to your identity.

The Maryland State Police website has information on how to request a criminal history record check. This is the most complete source for Maryland criminal history and includes records from all counties. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is free but covers court filings only. It won't show arrests that did not lead to court filings or records sealed by other means.

For federal felony cases involving Anne Arundel County residents, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in Baltimore handles those matters. Federal court records can be accessed through the PACER system at no cost for viewing.

Expungement in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County follows Maryland state law for expungement, which is found in Criminal Procedure Article sections 10-300 through 10-306. For felony convictions, the waiting period is 15 years from the end of the sentence, including any term of probation. Maryland Senate Bill 432, signed in 2024 and effective October 1, 2025, expanded the range of felonies eligible for expungement.

To petition for expungement in Anne Arundel County, file form CC-DC-CR-072 with the circuit court clerk at 8 Church Circle. The State's Attorney's Office will be notified and has 30 days to object. If no objection is filed and the court approves, the record is removed from all public databases, including the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. Review the current statute text at the Maryland General Assembly website to confirm eligibility before filing.

Nearby Maryland Counties

Anne Arundel County borders Howard, Baltimore, Prince George's, and Calvert counties. Records for cases that span multiple jurisdictions, or for people who have lived in more than one county, may be found through those neighboring county pages.

Cities in Anne Arundel County

Two cities in Anne Arundel County meet the population threshold for dedicated pages. Glen Burnie and Severn are the county's qualifying cities for felony records resources.