Gaithersburg Criminal Court Records
Gaithersburg criminal court records are filed with Montgomery County courts, even though Gaithersburg is an incorporated city. Maryland court structure means that criminal cases from Gaithersburg go to the Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville for felony matters and to the Rockville District Court for misdemeanor and traffic cases. This page covers both courts, the free online search portal, how to request copies, and local resources for Gaithersburg residents looking for case records.
Gaithersburg Overview
Montgomery County Circuit Court
All felony cases and jury trial requests from Gaithersburg are handled by the Montgomery County Circuit Court at 50 Maryland Avenue in Rockville, MD 20850. The main courthouse phone is (240) 777-9466. The criminal department is in Room 110 at (240) 777-9464. The clerk is Fariba Baylor, and her office email is clerkofcircuitcourt@mdcourts.gov.
Gaithersburg has a city police department, but no city-level courts. Once an arrest is made and charges are filed, those filings go directly into the Montgomery County court system. The Clerk's Office at 50 Maryland Avenue is where you go for certified copies, case file reviews, and any record related to felony proceedings that originated in Gaithersburg. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
| Circuit Court Address | 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | (240) 777-9466 |
| Criminal Department | Room 110 | (240) 777-9464 |
| Clerk | Fariba Baylor | clerkofcircuitcourt@mdcourts.gov |
| Website | www.mdcourts.gov/clerks/montgomery |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Call the criminal department at (240) 777-9464 before making the drive from Gaithersburg to Rockville. Staff can confirm the case number, check what documents are on file, and let you know the estimated copy cost so you bring the right amount.
How to Find Gaithersburg Criminal Cases Online
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal covers all Montgomery County criminal cases including those from Gaithersburg. Circuit Court records go back to 1998. District Court records start at 1989. You can search by defendant name, case number, or date range any time of day without paying a fee.
Search results include docket entries, hearing dates, case status, and party names. This is enough for most people to confirm a case and see where it stands. If the case is sealed or involves a juvenile, it will not appear publicly. For certified copies or physical documents, the clerk at 50 Maryland Avenue handles those requests.
Mail requests go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850. Include the defendant's name, the case number, a list of the specific records you need, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a money order covering the estimated cost. Call the criminal department first to get a page count and cost estimate before sending payment.
Rockville District Court
Gaithersburg misdemeanor and traffic cases are handled at the Rockville District Court, 191 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850. The phone is (301) 279-1400. This is the District Court serving the upper Montgomery County area, which includes Gaithersburg. District Court records from 1989 onward are in the online Case Search system.
Misdemeanor criminal cases from Gaithersburg that did not result in a jury trial request will be at the District Court level, not Circuit Court. If a defendant asked for a jury trial in District Court, the case moved to Circuit Court and the file is with the clerk at 50 Maryland Avenue in Rockville. Always search the Case Search portal first to confirm which court holds the record before you visit or call.
Note: Gaithersburg is about 6 miles from Rockville, where both the Circuit Court and the District Court for this area are located.
Montgomery County Sheriff
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is at 50 Maryland Avenue, 3rd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850. The phone is (240) 777-7000. The website is www.montgomerycountymd.gov/sheriff.
Sheriff records cover Gaithersburg since it is within Montgomery County. Arrest records, incident reports, and warrant information come from the Sheriff's Office and require a separate public records request under the Maryland Public Information Act. The office has 30 days to respond. Court case documents from the clerk are different and require a separate request. Contact each office independently if you need both types of records.
For a full criminal background check, CJIS handles that at 1-888-795-0011. The fee is $18 for a state-only check or $38 for a combined state and FBI check. Background checks and court records requests are separate processes handled by different offices.
Copy Fees
Standard copies from the Montgomery County Circuit Court are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $0.50 per page. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or money order. Make money orders payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County.
In-person requests are handled at Room 110, 50 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, during business hours. Bring a photo ID and the case number or defendant name. For mail requests, call (240) 777-9464 first to estimate the total cost before sending your payment so the office can process the request without delay.
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Montgomery County Court Records
Gaithersburg criminal cases are filed through the Montgomery County court system. Visit the county page for the full guide to court contacts, fees, and available resources.