Search Glen Burnie Criminal Records
Glen Burnie criminal court records are handled by Anne Arundel County, since Glen Burnie is an unincorporated community within that county and has no courts of its own. Felony cases, jury trial requests, and appeals from District Court for Glen Burnie go to the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Annapolis. One important thing to know upfront: Anne Arundel requires a case number for in-person criminal record requests. This page walks you through the online search tool, how to get copies, and what to have ready when you contact the clerk.
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Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
The Anne Arundel County Circuit Court is at 8 Church Circle in Annapolis, MD 21401. This is the courthouse that holds all criminal case records for Glen Burnie and the rest of Anne Arundel County. The main phone is (410) 222-1420. The criminal department uses the same main line. The website is at www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/annearundel, and the court also maintains a site at www.circuitcourt.org.
A critical point for Glen Burnie residents: Anne Arundel County Circuit Court requires a case number to process in-person criminal record requests. If you do not have a case number, use the free online Case Search portal first to find it before visiting the courthouse. Showing up with only a name may result in staff being unable to pull the file without more information. Get the case number from the online portal, then call the criminal department to confirm what documents are available.
| Circuit Court Address | 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (410) 222-1420 |
| Website | www.courts.state.md.us/clerks/annearundel |
| Also | www.circuitcourt.org |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Important: A case number is required for criminal record requests at the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court. Use the online Case Search portal to find the case number before visiting or calling.
Searching Glen Burnie Criminal Cases Online
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal is the right place to start. It covers Anne Arundel County criminal cases at both the Circuit Court and District Court levels. Circuit Court records go back to 1998. District Court records go back to 1989. You can search by name, case number, or date range. The site is free and available around the clock.
Use this portal first to get the case number you will need before contacting the Circuit Court Clerk. The results show docket entries, hearing schedules, case status, and party information. If the case does not appear, it may be sealed or not yet in the system. For juvenile matters, records are not publicly accessible through this portal.
To request copies by mail, write to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401. Include the case number, the defendant's name, a list of the documents you need, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a money order for the copy fee. Standard copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $0.50 per page.
Anne Arundel County District Court
The Anne Arundel County District Court is at 251 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401. The phone is (410) 987-5000. District Court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic offenses, civil matters under $30,000, and preliminary hearings for felonies that will move to Circuit Court. For Glen Burnie residents, the District Court in Annapolis is the court that handles many day-to-day criminal matters before they escalate to the Circuit Court level.
District Court records from 1989 forward are in the online Case Search system. Misdemeanor Glen Burnie cases that did not result in a jury trial request will be found at the District Court level, not the Circuit Court. Always check both levels if you are not finding a case in one place. Appeals from District Court decisions are held by the Circuit Court Clerk in Annapolis.
Note: Glen Burnie sits closer to the Anne Arundel District Court than to Annapolis's Circuit Court, but all criminal case files are maintained at the Circuit Court at 8 Church Circle.
Anne Arundel County Sheriff
The Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office is at 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108. The main phone is (410) 222-1735. The website is www.aacounty.org/sheriff.
Sheriff records cover Glen Burnie since it is within Anne Arundel County. Arrest reports, incident reports, and warrant information come from the Sheriff. These records are separate from court case documents. To get arrest or incident reports, submit a Maryland Public Information Act request to the Sheriff's Office directly. The office has 30 days to respond. Court records from the clerk's office and Sheriff records must be requested separately.
For a full criminal background check, call the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) at 1-888-795-0011. The cost is $18 for a state-only check or $38 for a combined state and FBI check. CJIS does not provide court documents, just background check results. Contact each office separately for the different types of records.
Copy Fees and Payments
Standard copies at the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 base fee plus $0.50 per page. Make money orders payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. The office also accepts cash and local checks.
For in-person requests, go to 8 Church Circle in Annapolis and have the case number ready before you arrive. This is required and will save you significant time at the counter. For mail requests, call (410) 222-1420 first to confirm the case number and get a page count so your money order covers the full amount.
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Anne Arundel County Court Records
Glen Burnie criminal records are part of the Anne Arundel County court system. Visit the county page for the full breakdown of all court resources and access options.