Prince George's County Felony Records

Prince George's County felony records are filed and maintained at the Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro, covering all felony charges, dispositions, and sentencing outcomes for cases heard in one of Maryland's largest and most active court systems. The county handles a high volume of criminal filings each year, and both the Circuit Court and District Court keep records that are available to the public through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal and in-person at the courthouse. This guide covers where to search, what you'll find, how to request specific documents, and what rights you have under Maryland law when accessing these records.

Prince George's County Circuit Court Felony Records

The Prince George's County Circuit Court sits at 14735 Main Street, Room 152B, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The clerk's office can be reached at (301) 952-3318 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All felony charges in the county are processed through this court. That includes violent felonies, drug trafficking cases, weapons offenses, sexual assault, robbery, and white-collar crimes such as fraud and embezzlement.

To get paper copies of case records, visit the clerk's window during business hours and provide the full case number or the defendant's name and date of birth. The clerk can pull docket entries, charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and hearing transcripts. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies of any document run $5.00. If you need a large volume of records, calling ahead to confirm availability and prepare the request is a good idea. The office does get busy, and some older records may have been archived.

Prince George's County uses the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system for e-filing. That means newer cases are fully digital, and many documents can be accessed through the online portal without a courthouse visit. Older paper-filed cases may require an in-person review. Court staff can tell you whether a specific case is in MDEC or the legacy system.

Online Case Search for Prince George's County

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search at casesearch.courts.state.md.us is the main free tool for finding Prince George's County felony records online. The system was redesigned on February 5, 2024, with a new interface that includes better filtering options. You can search by name, case number, attorney, or business entity. Results show case type, filing date, charges, case status, scheduled hearings, and dispositions.

The system returns up to 500 results per search. For common names, use the date of birth field to narrow results. Prince George's County cases are labeled with the prefix "CT" for Circuit Court criminal cases and "5D" for District Court cases. When you find a case, click through to the full docket to see every event, document filing, and hearing date. Not all documents are available online. Charging documents and sentencing orders often require an in-person or written request to the clerk.

The Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) portal at mdecportal.courts.state.md.us gives registered users access to e-filed documents in MDEC cases. Public users can view docket entries for free but may need to pay for document downloads depending on the case type. Attorneys and registered filers have broader access.

The Case Search tool covers most public criminal records but does not show juvenile cases, records that have been expunged, or cases placed under seal by court order. Those restrictions apply statewide under Maryland Rules 16-901 through 16-912, which govern public access to court records.

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal gives free public access to Prince George's County felony case records, including charges, hearing schedules, and case outcomes.

What Prince George's County Felony Records Contain

A full felony case record in Prince George's County can include many types of documents. The charging document (indictment or information) lists the specific crimes alleged and the code sections charged. The docket sheet tracks every court event from initial appearance through sentencing or dismissal.

Felony records also show bail and bond information, pre-trial motions and rulings, plea agreements if a plea was entered, jury or bench trial results, sentencing orders including incarceration terms, probation conditions, fines, and restitution amounts. Post-conviction filings like appeals and motions to modify sentences are also part of the public record. In cases where a victim impact statement was read in open court, that statement may appear in the transcript.

What you won't find in publicly available records includes anything expunged under Criminal Procedure §§ 10-300 to 10-306, any information sealed by a judge for privacy or safety reasons, and records from cases where the defendant was a juvenile at the time of the offense. Mental health evaluations and certain pre-sentence investigation reports may also be restricted. The clerk can tell you whether a specific document in a case is public or restricted before you make a formal request.

Prince George's County Police and Sheriff Records

Arrest records in Prince George's County come from two main agencies. The Prince George's County Police Department, located at 7600 Barlowe Road in Palmer Park, MD 20785, handles most law enforcement in the county. Their records division can be reached at (301) 772-4717. The general department line is (301) 772-4420. Arrest reports, incident reports, and related documents are available under the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA).

To get a police report, submit a written MPIA request to the records unit. You can mail or deliver the request to the address above. The department is required under MPIA to respond within 30 days of receiving a written request. Basic records are often provided sooner. Some information within arrest reports, such as witness contact details or ongoing investigation material, may be redacted before release.

The Prince George's County Sheriff's Office, located at 5303 Chrysler Way, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, handles court-related law enforcement including serving civil process, managing the county detention center, and executing court orders. Their number is (301) 780-8600. If you need records related to a civil judgment or a warrant served by the sheriff, contact their office directly with your MPIA request.

The State's Attorney's Office for Prince George's County is at 14735 Main Street, Room 4000, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, phone (301) 952-3500. This office handles felony prosecutions. The SAO does not release case files to the general public, but certain records such as charging decisions and non-exempt materials may be available through MPIA.

Maryland's statewide case search system aggregates records from all counties, including Prince George's, allowing searches across the full court system from a single interface.

MPIA and Public Record Access in Prince George's County

Maryland's Public Information Act (MPIA), found at marylandattorneygeneral.gov under Criminal Procedure §§ 4-101 through 4-601, gives every person the right to inspect and copy government records. This applies to police records, court administrative records, and records held by county agencies. You do not have to explain why you want a record or provide personal identification to make a request.

Under MPIA, agencies must respond within 30 days of receiving a written request. The first two hours of staff time spent locating records are free. After that, agencies can charge a reasonable fee for staff time. Copies cost $0.50 per page at most agencies. If a request is denied, the agency must provide a written explanation and cite the specific exemption that applies. You can appeal a denial to the Maryland Public Access Counselor at the Office of the Attorney General.

For court records specifically, MPIA works alongside Maryland Rules 16-901 through 16-912, which set the framework for public access to judicial branch records. The rules generally favor public access, but courts can restrict records that contain personal identifiers, are sealed by order, or involve protected categories like juvenile proceedings. The Prince George's County government website has additional guidance on submitting MPIA requests to county agencies.

Maryland Felony Record Laws Affecting Prince George's County

Several Maryland statutes govern how felony records are created, stored, and accessed. Criminal Procedure § 10-101 defines a criminal record as a compilation of identifiable descriptions and notations about arrests, detentions, indictments, and dispositions. Section 10-109 covers the duties of criminal justice agencies to report records to the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) in Baltimore.

CJIS, located at 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215, maintains the statewide criminal history repository. You can get your own criminal history report by calling (410) 764-4501 or submitting a request online. Personal record checks cost $38. CJIS records are more complete than Case Search results because they include records from all courts and agencies statewide, not just publicly visible case data.

Maryland Rules 16-901 through 16-912 set the statewide standards for court record access. These rules define what is a court record, who can access it, what must be redacted before public release, and how courts handle requests for sealed or restricted records. Rule 16-912 in particular covers the process for requesting access to records that are not available through normal channels. Prince George's Circuit Court follows these rules in the same way as every other Maryland circuit court.

Expungement of Felony Records in Prince George's County

Maryland allows expungement of some felony records under Criminal Procedure §§ 10-300 through 10-306. If a felony charge resulted in an acquittal, dismissal, or nolle prosequi, you may file for expungement right away in most cases. If you were convicted of a felony, the wait is 15 years from the date you completed your sentence, including probation and parole. Not all felony convictions are eligible. Crimes like murder, rape, and certain sexual offenses cannot be expunged regardless of how long ago they occurred.

Senate Bill 432, signed in 2024 and effective October 1, 2025, expanded expungement eligibility in Maryland. It allows some additional categories of felony convictions to qualify after the 15-year wait. If you were convicted before this law took effect, it's worth reviewing whether your offense now qualifies under the new rules.

To file for expungement in Prince George's County, use form CC-DC-CR-072, available at the Circuit Court clerk's office or through the Maryland Judiciary website. File the completed form with the clerk. The court will notify the State's Attorney's Office, which has the right to object. If no objection is filed, the court typically grants the expungement without a hearing. Once granted, the records are shielded from public view in Case Search and are not disclosed in most background checks.

The Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office at (301) 952-3500 can answer questions about whether the office will object to a specific expungement petition. Local legal aid offices and the Maryland State Bar Association's referral service can also help if you need assistance completing the forms or understanding eligibility.

Nearby Maryland Counties

Prince George's County borders several other Maryland counties, each with its own Circuit Court and felony record system.

Cities in Prince George's County

Bowie is the largest city in Prince George's County with a population over the qualifying threshold. Felony cases involving Bowie residents are filed at the Prince George's County Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro.