Dundalk Criminal Court Records
Dundalk criminal court records are held by Baltimore County, since Dundalk is an unincorporated community within Baltimore County and has no local court system. Felony cases, jury trial requests, and District Court appeals from Dundalk go to the Baltimore County Circuit Court in Towson. Dundalk has its own nearby District Court location in Essex, which handles misdemeanor and traffic matters for the area. Note that Baltimore County has different copy fees from most other Maryland counties. This page covers both courts, the online search portal, and how to request records.
Dundalk Overview
Baltimore County Circuit Court
The Baltimore County Circuit Court is at 401 Bosley Avenue, 2nd Floor, Towson, MD 21204. This is the courthouse that holds all felony criminal records for Dundalk and the rest of Baltimore County. The main phone is (410) 887-2601. The Criminal Division has a direct line at (410) 887-2625 and a dedicated email at ccbaltcoclerkcriminalleads@mdcourts.gov. The Circuit Court Clerk is Julie L. Ensor. Her email is julie.ensor@mdcourts.gov. The general clerk email is baltcocc@mdcourts.gov. The website is at www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/baltimore.
Dundalk is east of Towson, and the courthouse is about 10 miles away. Call the Criminal Division at (410) 887-2625 before making the trip to confirm the case is in the system and to ask what documents are available. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed on Maryland state holidays.
| Circuit Court Address | 401 Bosley Avenue, 2nd Floor, Towson, MD 21204 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (410) 887-2601 |
| Criminal Division | (410) 887-2625 | ccbaltcoclerkcriminalleads@mdcourts.gov |
| Clerk | Julie L. Ensor | julie.ensor@mdcourts.gov |
| General Email | baltcocc@mdcourts.gov |
| Website | www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/baltimore |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Important: Baltimore County Circuit Court uses different copy fees from the statewide standard. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, certified copies are $5.00 flat, and case jacket copies are $1.00 per page.
Search Dundalk Criminal Court Records Online
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal covers all Baltimore County criminal cases, including those from Dundalk. Circuit Court records are available back to 1998. District Court records go back to 1989. Search by defendant name, case number, or date range. The portal is free and open all day.
The portal shows docket entries, hearing dates, case status, and party names. If a case does not appear in the results, it may be sealed or not in the public index. For Dundalk cases specifically, also check the District Court results in the portal, since many matters are handled at the Essex District Court rather than Towson.
Mail requests go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. Include the defendant's name, case number, a list of documents you want, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a money order for the estimated fee. Call (410) 887-2625 first to get a page count so your payment is correct.
Essex District Court
The closest District Court to Dundalk is the Essex District Court at 8914 Kelso Drive, Essex, MD 21221. The phone is (410) 512-2300. Essex is just north of Dundalk and is the District Court location that handles most day-to-day criminal and traffic matters for the Dundalk area. This court handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, civil matters, and preliminary hearings for felonies before those cases move to Circuit Court in Towson.
District Court records from 1989 onward are in the online Case Search portal. Most misdemeanor Dundalk cases will appear under District Court records rather than Circuit Court. If a defendant asked for a jury trial in District Court, that case moved to the Circuit Court in Towson, and the full file is at the clerk's office at 401 Bosley Avenue.
Note: The Essex District Court at 8914 Kelso Drive is the primary District Court serving Dundalk, which is closer than the general Baltimore County District Court in Towson.
Baltimore County Sheriff and Police
The Baltimore County Sheriff's Office is at 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 100, Towson, MD 21204. The phone is (410) 887-3151. The website is www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/sheriff.
The Sheriff handles warrant service and court functions for Baltimore County. The Baltimore County Police Department handles law enforcement in Dundalk. For Dundalk police records, contact the Baltimore County Police Records Unit at 700 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286. The phone is (410) 887-2544. Police reports cost $15 per report and are available through the Records Unit. These are separate from court case filings, which come from the Circuit Court Clerk.
For a full criminal background check, call CJIS at 1-888-795-0011. A Maryland-only check is $18. A combined state and FBI check is $38. Background checks are not available from the court clerk or the Police Records Unit.
Copy Fees at Baltimore County Circuit Court
Baltimore County uses different rates from most Maryland counties. Standard copies are $0.25 per page, which is lower than the statewide norm. Certified copies cost $5.00 flat. Copies from the case jacket cost $1.00 per page. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or money order. Make payment to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.
In-person requests go to the 2nd floor at 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson. Bring a photo ID and the case number. For mail requests, call (410) 887-2625 to get the page count and total cost before sending. Email requests can go to ccbaltcoclerkcriminalleads@mdcourts.gov for the criminal division or baltcocc@mdcourts.gov for general inquiries.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Maryland cities near Dundalk with criminal records pages on this site.
Baltimore County Court Records
Dundalk criminal records are part of the Baltimore County court system. Visit the county page for the full guide to court access, fees, and contacts in Baltimore County.