Access Montgomery County Felony Records

Montgomery County felony records are filed with the Circuit Court in Rockville and are open to the public through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search at no charge. As Maryland's most populous county, Montgomery has a large volume of felony cases across multiple courthouses and police districts. This page covers how to find court records, request police records, and use each county office that holds felony-related information.

Montgomery County Circuit Court

The Circuit Court for Montgomery County is the official record-holder for all felony cases in the county. All felony charges in Maryland are tried at the circuit court level, so indictments, pleas, trial verdicts, sentencing orders, and post-conviction filings are all on file at this court. The address is 50 Maryland Avenue, Room 104, Rockville, MD 20850. The clerk's office number is (240) 777-9400. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., which is slightly earlier than most Maryland circuit courts.

Montgomery County Circuit Court is part of the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system. Many recent filings are available electronically through the MDEC portal at https://mdecportal.courts.state.md.us/. Registered users can access and download documents directly from the portal without visiting the courthouse. For older cases that predate MDEC, the clerk's office handles requests by phone, in person, or by mail.

In-person copy requests require a name and, if available, a case number. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $0.50 per page. Cash or check payable to the Circuit Court for Montgomery County is accepted. For large requests or file rooms that need advance notice, calling (240) 777-9400 before your visit saves time. Mail requests follow the same process as other Maryland counties: write a letter, include estimated fees by check, and allow two to four weeks.

Search Montgomery County Felony Records Online

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the main free tool for looking up Montgomery County felony records. No login is needed. The system covers all Maryland courts and was redesigned on February 5, 2024. It returns results for all circuit and district court cases in Montgomery County going back to when the county's records went electronic.

Search by name, case number, or date range. Name searches return a list of cases. Click any result to see the full case detail: charges by statute and description, every court event with its date and outcome, the judge, both attorneys, and the final disposition. For felony cases, the disposition line will say guilty, not guilty, nolle prosequi, stet, or probation before judgment. Sentencing details appear if the case ended in conviction.

Montgomery County handles a large volume of cases, so common name searches may hit the 500-case cap. Use a date range filter to narrow results when searching a frequent name. The percent sign (%) works as a wildcard for partial name searches. Montgomery County circuit court felony cases use the prefix "C-15-CR" in the case number. If you have the case number, enter it directly. The MDEC portal is another option for more recent cases with electronic documents attached.

What Montgomery County Felony Records Include

A felony record from the Montgomery County Circuit Court is a comprehensive case file. The charging document lists the specific Maryland statute the defendant is accused of violating, the felony class, and the factual summary supporting the charge. Maryland felony classes run from A through E. Class A felonies, such as first-degree murder or first-degree rape, carry the most severe sentences. Class E is the least serious felony level but still carries penalties beyond what a misdemeanor allows.

The record shows the complete hearing history. Every court event appears: arraignment, bail review, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, the trial or plea date, sentencing, and any appeal or post-conviction proceedings. Each event entry notes the date and result. Judges' rulings on motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, or other pre-trial matters appear in the event log. If charges were added or dropped over the course of the case, those changes show in the record as well.

Conviction records include the full sentence: prison term, suspended portion, probation length and conditions, fines, court costs, and restitution ordered for victims. Attorney information is public and listed in the record. Financial entries track payments applied toward fines and fees. Documents sealed by court order do not appear in public access searches. Victim personal information is protected under Maryland Rule 16-907 and is not included in what the public can see.

Montgomery County Police Records

The Montgomery County Police Department maintains records for crimes investigated within the county. The Records Center is at 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. The records phone number is (240) 773-5330. The Records Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Requests can be submitted online, in person, or by mail. The fee for a police incident report is $10.00 per report.

The online request process requires creating an account on the Montgomery County Police records portal. Once registered, upload a copy of your photo ID, complete the request form, and pay the $10.00 fee by credit card. The department says most requests are fulfilled electronically within 3 to 5 business days. The Montgomery County Police incident report request page walks through each step of the online process.

For mail requests, write a letter to the Records Division at Public Safety Headquarters, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Include your name, the incident date and approximate location, any names involved, a copy of your photo ID, and a $10.00 check payable to "Montgomery County Government, Maryland." The records email for questions is MCPDRecordsRequest@montgomerycountymd.gov. Mail processing takes longer than online requests, so the online route is faster if you have the option.

Step-by-Step: Montgomery County Police Online Records Request

The online process for getting a Montgomery County Police incident report has a few clear steps. Here is how it works from start to finish.

Go to the Montgomery County Police records request portal linked from the incident report page. Click to create an account. You will enter your name, email, and a password. Once the account is set up, log in and start a new records request. Select the type of record you want. For felony-related arrests or incidents, select the incident report or arrest record option.

The request form asks for the incident date, the approximate location, and the names of people involved. Fill in as much detail as you can. Partial information is better than no information, though more detail helps the Records Center find the right report. After filling out the form, upload a clear photo of your government-issued ID. The ID is required for verification before the department releases the record.

The last step is payment. The fee is $10.00 per report, paid by credit card through the secure portal. After payment, the request goes to the Records Center queue. Processing usually takes 3 to 5 business days. You will get an email notification when the report is ready, and you can download it directly through the portal. If the Records Center cannot find the report or needs more information, they will reach out by email at MCPDRecordsRequest@montgomerycountymd.gov.

MPIA Record Requests in Montgomery County

The Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA), at General Provisions Article sections 4-101 through 4-601, gives the public the right to request and inspect records from government agencies. In Montgomery County, this covers records held by the police department, the Sheriff's Office, the State's Attorney, and other county offices involved in criminal cases. MPIA is the right route when you want records that are not available through Case Search or the standard police records request process.

Write a letter or email addressed to the custodian of records at the relevant agency. Describe the records as clearly as you can, including dates, names, and document types. The agency has 30 days to respond. The first two hours of staff time are free. After that, time charges may apply. Copy fees are $0.50 per page. The Maryland Attorney General's MPIA page has sample letters, a FAQ, and the Public Access Ombudsman contact if a request is denied.

The Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office is at 50 Maryland Avenue, 3rd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850. The phone number is (240) 777-7300. This office handles all felony prosecutions in Montgomery County. Prosecution case files are not public, but documents filed with the circuit court are part of the court record and accessible through the clerk's office. The Montgomery County Sheriff is at 50 Maryland Avenue, 3rd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850, reachable at (240) 777-5800. The Sheriff's website has more information on that office's functions and contact details.

Expungement of Montgomery County Felony Records

Maryland's expungement law is at Criminal Procedure Article sections 10-300 through 10-306. For a felony conviction in Montgomery County, the standard waiting period is 15 years from the end of the full sentence, counting all probation and parole time. Eligibility also depends on the specific charge, whether the person has new criminal charges, and whether the felony appears on the current list of expungeable offenses.

Senate Bill 432, signed in 2024 and effective October 1, 2025, expanded which felony convictions can be expunged. If a charge was not eligible before this date, it may now be. Review the current statute text before concluding that a record cannot be cleared. The full statute is at the Maryland General Assembly website. The petition form is CC-DC-CR-072, available from the circuit court clerk or from the Maryland Judiciary's forms page.

File the completed petition at the Montgomery County Circuit Court, 50 Maryland Avenue, Room 104, Rockville. The clerk will serve the State's Attorney, who has 30 days to object. If there is no objection and the judge approves, the expungement order is issued and served on all relevant agencies. Once the order is final, the record is removed from Case Search and law enforcement databases. For non-conviction cases, such as acquittals, nolle prosequi, or stet dispositions, expungement may be available after a shorter wait or immediately. Contact the clerk at (240) 777-9400 to confirm current eligibility rules.

Nearby Maryland Counties

Montgomery County borders Howard County to the southeast, Frederick County to the northwest, and Prince George's County to the east. If a case involves a neighboring county or you need records from an adjacent jurisdiction, the links below go to those county pages.

Qualifying Cities in Montgomery County

Montgomery County has the largest number of qualifying cities of any Maryland county. The communities below all have populations above the qualifying threshold and are served by the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville for felony filings.