Getting a Copy of Your Maryland Criminal Record
Which Maryland agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: Maryland criminal history records are kept by the CJIS Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Maryland DPSCS, Criminal Justice Information Services FAQ
| Getting a copy of your criminal record | Maryland criminal history records are kept by the CJIS Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Requesting your own record (an Individual Review) is a two-part process: submit the CJIS 015 form to the Central Repository with the $18.00 Individual Review fee, and be fingerprinted, since state law requires fingerprints for each background check. The CJIS Fingerprinting Office is at 6776 Reisterstown Road, 1st Floor, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Results of the state check are usually mailed within 10 working days. For a nationwide check on yourself, contact the FBI. CJIS Customer Service: 410-764-4501 or 1-888-795-0011. |
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| What relief the state offers | Maryland offers expungement, which removes information about a case from court and police records, and "shielding" under the Maryland Second Chance Act, which hides certain convictions from Case Search and the public but leaves them visible to law enforcement and some agencies. Juvenile records can also be expunged, and the Governor can grant pardons. |
Where to get help in Maryland
More Maryland expungement & criminal records
- Expunging or Sealing a Felony in Maryland
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- Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Maryland
- All Maryland expungement & criminal records rules
FAQ
How do I check my own criminal record in Maryland?
Maryland criminal history records are kept by the CJIS Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Requesting your own record (an Individual Review) is a two-part process: submit the CJIS 015 form to the Central Repository with the $18.00 Individual Review fee, and be fingerprinted, since state law requires fingerprints for each background check. The CJIS Fingerprinting Office is at 6776 Reisterstown Road, 1st Floor, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Results of the state check are usually mailed within 10 working days. For a nationwide check on yourself, contact the FBI.
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Maryland?
Maryland offers expungement, which removes information about a case from court and police records, and "shielding" under the Maryland Second Chance Act, which hides certain convictions from Case Search and the public but leaves them visible to law enforcement and some agencies. Juvenile records can also be expunged, and the Governor can grant pardons.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.