Find Criminal Records in Bowie
Bowie criminal court records are filed and maintained by the Prince George's County Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro. Bowie is the largest city in Prince George's County, and like all other cities in the county, it routes its criminal court matters through the county court system rather than any municipal court. This page explains how to search Bowie criminal records online, how to get copies from the courthouse, and what other resources are available to requesters in the area.
Bowie Court Records Overview
Prince George's County Handles Bowie Court Records
All criminal cases from Bowie go through the Prince George's County court system. There is no Bowie municipal court. Felony cases and serious misdemeanor proceedings are filed at the Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro, about 10 miles south of Bowie's city center. Lower-level criminal matters and traffic offenses go to the District Court, which has two locations in the county.
Prince George's County is part of Maryland's 7th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties. The Circuit Court clerk's office in Upper Marlboro is the official repository for Bowie felony case files, plea agreements, sentencing records, and any District Court appeals filed in the county. The clerk, Mahasin El Amin, oversees a criminal department that handles requests separately from civil matters.
Whether you are looking for a felony conviction record, want to confirm the status of an open case, or need a certified copy of a charging document, the Prince George's County Circuit Court is where you start. The online Case Search portal is available for free at any hour as a first step.
Prince George's County Circuit Court
The Circuit Court is in the county courthouse complex in Upper Marlboro. The criminal department is on the 13th floor of the courthouse, Room 1308. If you are calling specifically about a criminal case, use the direct line for that department rather than the main clerk number.
| Address | 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (301) 952-3318 |
| Criminal Department | (301) 952-3474 (Room 1308) |
| Clerk | Mahasin El Amin | mahasin.elamin@mdcourts.gov |
| General Email | clerkpgcourt@mdcourts.gov |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website | www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/princegeorges |
For in-person visits, bring the case number you found through the online portal, a photo ID, and cash or a money order. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $0.50 per page for each document page. Mail requests should go to 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Include the case number, the defendant's name, the documents you need, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a money order. Call the criminal department first to get a page estimate if you are not sure how much to include.
Search Bowie Criminal Court Records Online
The free Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal is the quickest way to look up any Bowie criminal case from home. The portal covers Circuit Court records from 1998 and District Court records from 1989. It is open to the public at no charge and requires no account or login.
Access the statewide case database at casesearch.courts.state.md.us. The screenshot below shows the Maryland Judiciary Case Search interface used to look up Bowie criminal court records.
From the portal you can see the full docket, case status, charges, and hearing dates. You cannot download filed documents through the portal, but you get the case number and enough detail to make a targeted request to the clerk's office. If a name search returns too many results, add a date of birth or narrow by date range to find the right case.
- Search by full name, case number, or date range
- View docket entries and hearing history
- See charges, dispositions, and case status
- Available for both Circuit Court and District Court cases
- Free, no login required, available at all hours
District Court Locations Near Bowie
Bowie residents and cases may be served by one of two District Court locations in Prince George's County, depending on the part of the county involved. Both handle misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, and lower-level criminal matters. Neither requires a jury, and appeals from either location go to the Circuit Court in Upper Marlboro.
The District Court in Hyattsville is at 4990 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781. The phone number is (301) 298-2900. The second location is the District Court in Upper Marlboro at 14519 Evangeline Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, reachable at (301) 298-2800. If you are unsure which District Court handled a particular case, the online Case Search portal will show you the court where it was filed. Both locations are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Note: If a District Court case from Bowie was appealed, the appeal record transfers to the Circuit Court, and you must contact the clerk at 14735 Main Street to get those documents.
Local Resources for Bowie Residents
The Prince George's County Sheriff's Office maintains law enforcement records for the county and can provide arrest records, incident reports, and warrant information through the Maryland Public Information Act. The Sheriff's office is at 5303 Chrysler Way, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. The main number is (301) 780-8600. Their website is www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/courts/sheriff.
To submit an MPIA records request, write to the Sheriff's office at the address above. Include the date and location of the incident, names of the parties, and a description of what you are looking for. The agency has 30 days to respond. Sheriff records and court records are separate. An arrest report from the Sheriff does not include court case documents, so submit requests to both offices if you need both types of records.
For criminal background checks, call the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) at 1-888-795-0011. The fee for a state criminal history check is $18. Adding the FBI national check brings the total to $38.
Nearby Cities
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Prince George's County Records
All Bowie criminal court records fall under Prince George's County. Visit the county page for full details on the court system, procedures, and access options.