Calvert County, MD Arrests & Jail Records

The Calvert County Sheriff's Office has a Records Unit that maintains arrest records written by its deputies and releases them to the public. Under the Maryland law, record seekers may pay fees to obtain copies of arrest records from the Sheriff's Office. To obtain a copy of an arrest record, complete the Information Request Form and submit it by mail to the headquarters only. Alternatively, individuals may visit the CCSO District Stations or the headquarters in person at:

The County Sheriff's Office

30 Church Street

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Phone: (410) 535-2800

There is no local police department in the county. Though there is an agreement with the Chesapeake Beach and North Beach towns, the CCSO assigns officers to these towns to provide law enforcement services.

The Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) under the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services maintains criminal records, including arrest records. The CJIS allows individuals to access arrest records through fingerprinting. Residents may visit the local detention center or any authorized location that provides Fingerprinting Services. Record seekers outside Maryland may call the CJIS at (410) 764-4501 or toll-free at (888) 795-0011 to request a fingerprint card. Alternatively, they may obtain a fingerprint card by writing the CJIS at:

Criminal Justice Information System

Central Repository

P.O. Box 32708

Pikesville, MD 21282-2708

The fingerprint card and associated fees may be submitted by mail to the address above or by express delivery to:

Criminal Justice Information System

Central Repository

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 217

Baltimore, MD 21215-2346

Upon receiving the fingerprinted card, record seekers may expect a response from the CJIS within 15 days.

Interested persons may find arrest records for arrests leading to a formal charge at the Courts in the county. The Circuit Court for Calvert County has jurisdiction over criminal cases, including arrest records. Individuals may contact the Clerk of theCircuit Court for Calvert County to view and obtain copies of arrest records for a fee. The Maryland Judicial Branch provides a Case Search Portal where individuals may search criminal records online.

Additionally, individuals may find current Calvert County arrest records on reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.