Worcester County, MD Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest records maintained by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office are generally available to the public approximately 10 days following the date of the arrest. Prior to submitting a request, either by mail or in person, it is recommended to contact the Sheriff's Office at (410) 632-1111 to confirm any applicable fees for obtaining copies. For mail requests, individuals must complete the Incident/Accident Form and submit it to the following address:

Worcester County Sheriff's Office One West Market Street Room 1001 Snow Hill, MD 21863

Most Police Departments in Worcester County provide printable arrest record request forms on their official websites. These forms may be downloaded and completed before submission. Additionally, individuals may obtain records by visiting the arresting agency in person during regular business hours.

Municipalities within Worcester County that operate their own Police Departments include the Pocomoke Police Department, Ocean City Police Department, Ocean Pines Police Department, and Berlin Police Department.

Without proper authorization, criminal history record information maintained by the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is not accessible to the general public. However, individuals may obtain their personal background checks for purposes such as review or visa applications. To initiate this process, applicants must visit one of the approved fingerprinting locations where their fingerprints will be submitted electronically.

For Worcester County residents currently residing outside Maryland and seeking their criminal records, the process may be completed by first requesting a fingerprint card. This request may be made by calling the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) at 410-764-4501 or by writing to the following address:

CJIS Division P.O. Box 32708 Pikesville, MD 21282-2708

Once the fingerprint card is obtained, it must be completed and mailed along with the required fees to:

Criminal Justice Information System - Central Repository P.O. Box 32708 Pikesville, MD 21282-2346

Arrest information may be found within criminal case records and reviewed at the Clerk's Office of the court where the trial was conducted. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search website also provides public access to criminal case information online. To obtain copies of criminal case records pertaining to the Circuit Court, individuals may submit a written request to the Clerk at:

Worcester County Circuit Court 1 West Market Street Room 104 Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

Additionally, reputable third-party websites such as InfoTracer offer a convenient alternative for accessing current and reliable arrest records related to Worcester County.