Charles County, MD Arrests & Jail Records

The Records Division of the Sheriff's Office manages all arrest records, both digital and physical. Individuals seeking arrest records can access them by visiting the Records Division headquarters in person at 6915 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646, or by submitting a formal written request through postal mail to the same address.

Those requesting arrest information must complete the department's Public Information Request Form, available on the Sheriff's Office website. All requests require proper identification, and depending on the nature of the records sought, applicable fees ranging from $5-25 may apply.

Police arrest records in Charles County, first determine which law enforcement agency made the arrest. Request forms can be submitted through each department's Public Information Act portal online, or directly at their Records Office during business hours.

Charles County is served by several police departments, including:

• Charles County Sheriff's Office
• La Plata Police Department
• Maryland State Police - La Plata Barrack

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service (DPSCS) provides access to criminal history records through its Central Repository. To search, individuals must first register on the DPSCS portal and pay the required fee of $18 per record check. Complete searches require the subject's full legal name, date of birth, and Social Security number for accurate results.

Charles County residents seeking their criminal records can obtain them through these steps:

• Schedule a fingerprinting appointment with the county Sheriff's office in Charles County,
• Present a government-issued photo ID at the appointment.
• payment ranges between $21 to $58, via CASH, CREDIT, or Money orders. Money orders should be made payable to "Charles County Sheriff's Office

Criminal case records containing arrest information are accessible through the Circuit Court. The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains these judicial records and provides public access via the Maryland Judiciary Case Search online portal. For in-person requests, individuals may visit the courthouse at 200 Charles Street in La Plata, where copies cost $0.50 per page with an additional $5 certification fee if required.

Those seeking more comprehensive arrest data can also utilize third-party services such as InfoTracer, which aggregates criminal record information from multiple sources for convenient access and review.