Find Recent Arrests in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County recent arrests are processed through two detention facilities and tracked by the county police department, Sheriff's Office, and state court system. With a population of about 588,000, Anne Arundel County is one of the largest in Maryland. The county seat is Annapolis. You can look up recent arrests in Anne Arundel County online through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search, the county's inmate lookup tools, or by contacting the detention centers directly. This page covers all the ways to access arrest and booking records here.

Anne Arundel County Arrest and Detention Facilities

Anne Arundel County runs two detention facilities that process recent arrests. The Department of Detention Facilities operates separately from the Sheriff's Office, which is different from how most Maryland counties work. The daily inmate population runs between 800 and 900 people. About 60 percent of those held are pre-trial, meaning they have been arrested but not yet convicted. The rest are serving sentences.

The Anne Arundel County detention facilities page below shows the department that runs both jail locations in the county.

Both facilities handle bookings around the clock. After an arrest in Anne Arundel County, the person is taken to one of these locations for processing. That includes fingerprinting, photographing, and entering the charges into the system.

The Jennifer Road Detention Center is the primary intake facility. It is at 131 Jennifer Road in Annapolis, MD 21401. The phone number is (410) 222-7015. This is where most people go after a recent arrest in Anne Arundel County.

The Jennifer Road Detention Center page is shown below with details on the facility.

The second facility is the Ordnance Road Correctional Center at 600 East Ordnance Road in Glen Burnie, MD 21060. Call (410) 222-6350. This location holds sentenced inmates and those in work release programs. Some pre-trial detainees also stay here when Jennifer Road is at capacity.

The Ordnance Road Correctional Center page below has more information on this Glen Burnie facility.

For questions about someone's custody status after a recent arrest in Anne Arundel County, call either facility directly.

Anne Arundel County Recent Arrests and Law Enforcement

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency making arrests across the county. They handle patrols, investigations, and crime response. The police department works alongside the Sheriff's Office, which is at 8495 Veterans Highway in Millersville. The Sheriff can be reached at (410) 222-1749.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department page is shown below. This agency handles most arrests in the county.

Arrest reports from Anne Arundel County police can be requested through the Records Management unit. You will need to submit a written request with the incident details and a government-issued photo ID. Fees may apply for copies. Under General Provisions Article sections 4-101 through 4-601, the Maryland Public Information Act makes most arrest records accessible to the public in Anne Arundel County.

Court Records for Anne Arundel County Arrests

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search lets you look up criminal cases filed in Anne Arundel County for free. Select Anne Arundel from the county list and search by name or case number. You will see charges, court dates, and case outcomes. This covers both Circuit and District Court filings.

The Anne Arundel County Circuit Court is at 8 Church Circle in Annapolis. Their number is (410) 222-1397. This court handles felony cases and serious misdemeanors. The District Court is at 251 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis, reachable at (410) 224-4515. District Court covers lesser charges and traffic cases from recent arrests in Anne Arundel County.

For custody checks, VINELink covers both Anne Arundel County detention facilities. You can search by name and sign up for free alerts when an inmate's status changes. The DPSCS Incarcerated Individual Locator covers state prison inmates if someone has been transferred from the county.

What Anne Arundel County Arrest Records Show

An arrest record from Anne Arundel County includes the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. It lists the charges filed and the statute each charge falls under. The arresting officer's name, badge number, and agency are included. If a warrant was involved, the record shows the warrant number and the court that issued it.

Bond and bail details are also part of the record. You can see the bail amount set, the type of bond, and whether bond was posted or denied. Court scheduling data shows upcoming hearings and appearances. Some details are always withheld from public records. Medical and mental health information is not released. Social Security numbers and financial account details are removed. Juvenile records in Anne Arundel County are sealed under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article section 3-8A-27.

Clearing Arrest Records in Anne Arundel County

Maryland law allows certain arrest records to be expunged or shielded. Criminal Procedure Article section 10-105 covers expungement. If your case in Anne Arundel County was dismissed, ended in acquittal, or never resulted in charges, you may be eligible. The filing fee is $30 per case. Courts can waive it if you show financial hardship.

Shielding under Criminal Procedure Article sections 10-301 through 10-306 hides certain misdemeanor convictions from public view. The wait is three years after your sentence ends. Only 12 specific offenses qualify for shielding in Maryland. Records that are shielded still exist but do not show up on public searches like Case Search. Maryland Legal Aid can help Anne Arundel County residents file for expungement or shielding at no cost if they qualify financially.

Cities in Anne Arundel County

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