Find Criminal History Records in Dundalk
Dundalk criminal history records fall under Baltimore County, not Baltimore City, which is a distinction that trips up many people searching for records. Dundalk is an unincorporated community served by the Baltimore County Police Department. Official criminal history background checks are handled at the state level by Maryland CJIS. Local police incident reports go through Baltimore County Police. This page walks through both sources and explains how to get the records you need.
Dundalk Overview
Dundalk Is in Baltimore County, Not Baltimore City
This matters. Dundalk sits in Baltimore County, which is a completely separate jurisdiction from Baltimore City. The two share a name but have different courts, different police departments, and different record systems. Many people search the wrong agency and wonder why they can't find anything.
Dundalk has no incorporated government of its own. Baltimore County provides all government services for the community, including police, courts, and records. When you search for criminal history records, always select Baltimore County as the jurisdiction, not Baltimore City. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search allows you to filter by county. Use "Baltimore County" every time you search for Dundalk cases.
Important: Dundalk is in Baltimore County. Do not search Baltimore City records for Dundalk cases, arrests, or incidents.
State Criminal History Background Checks
Official criminal history checks are processed by the Maryland CJIS Central Repository, part of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). The Baltimore County Police Department does not issue criminal history reports to the general public. You must go through CJIS for that.
To get your own criminal history record, submit fingerprints along with Form 015 and the required fee. A state-only check costs $18. Adding an FBI check brings the total to $38 or more. Mail your submission to: CJIS Central Repository, P.O. Box 32708, Pikesville, MD 21282-2708. The CJIS Help Desk is available at 1-888-795-0011 or 410-764-4501.
The DPSCS background check page has Form 015 for download along with full instructions. Processing takes 10 to 15 business days. If you need fingerprinting services, the DPSCS fingerprinting page lists approved locations near Dundalk and throughout the state.
Maryland's court records system gives free public access to case information for Dundalk and all Baltimore County cases.
Baltimore County Police Records
For police incident reports in Dundalk, you contact the Baltimore County Police Information and Records Management Unit. This is the office that handles Public Information Act requests for police reports from the Baltimore County Police Department.
| Address | 700 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286-5501 |
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| Phone | 410-887-2214 |
| bcopd@baltimorecountymd.gov | |
| Website | Request Reports - Baltimore County Police |
To request a report, complete the Police Report Request Form. Mail the form along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address above. You can also check the Baltimore County Police website for updated procedures.
The fee is $15 per crime or accident report. Crime victims can get reports for free. Pay by check or money order made out to Baltimore County, Maryland. Processing takes about two weeks. Reports involving active investigations or juvenile suspects are not released.
Baltimore County Circuit Court
Criminal cases from Dundalk are heard at the Baltimore County Circuit Court and the Baltimore County District Court. Both are located in Towson, which is the county seat.
| Circuit Court Address | 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 |
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| Circuit Court Phone | 410-887-2601 |
You can look up court case records for free using the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. Search by name or case number and select Baltimore County as the jurisdiction. Results include case status, charges, and court dates. This tool is free and open to the public, but it is not the same as an official criminal history record. For official records, use CJIS.
Sex Offender Registry Searches
The Maryland DPSCS maintains a public sex offender registry. You can search by name or by address to find registered offenders in the Dundalk area. The registry is updated regularly and includes current addresses and offense details. Access it at the DPSCS Sex Offender Registry. Searching is free.
Expungement Options for Dundalk Residents
Maryland law allows expungement of certain criminal charges under specific conditions. If the case was dismissed, you were acquitted, or the charge was placed on a stet docket, you may qualify. Convictions are harder to expunge and depend on the offense type and how much time has passed.
The Maryland People's Law Library has a detailed guide on eligibility and the filing process. For Dundalk residents, expungement petitions go to the Baltimore County Circuit Court at 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson. The court clerk can provide petition forms and answer basic questions about the process.
Nearby Maryland Cities
These nearby communities also have criminal history record pages with local source information.
Baltimore County Records
Dundalk is part of Baltimore County. The county page has courthouse details, county-level resources, and links to additional records sources.