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The Circuit Court for Baltimore County is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, hearing felonies, major civil cases, and family matters. The District Court of Maryland, a statewide court, handles misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, and smaller civil cases in the county.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Circuit Court for Baltimore County; District Court of Maryland (statewide court) |
| Main Address | 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 |
| Main Phone | 410-887-2601 |
| Website | mdcourts.gov (Maryland Judiciary) |
| Clerk Website | Clerk of the Circuit Court page |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Julie Ensor, Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 (Towson) |
| Handles | Felonies, major civil cases, family matters, and appeals from the District Court in Circuit Court; misdemeanors, traffic, small claims, landlord-tenant, and smaller civil cases in District Court |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland); estates and guardianship (Orphans' Court); parking tickets (the issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | Maryland Judiciary Case Search (statewide) |
| Criminal Records Requests | Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-887-2601, or see the statewide Access to Court Records page |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Through the Maryland Judiciary at mdcourts.gov |
How to Search Baltimore County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. The Clerk of the Circuit Court in Towson keeps Baltimore County Circuit Court records.
Online
Go to Maryland Judiciary Case Search, a statewide portal.
Search by name or case number for case information.
Check with the clerk for documents that are not online.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office handles your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-887-2601.
Ask which office holds your case and what records you need.
Confirm the request steps before you visit.
Best for: Confirming what the clerk needs
Search by Name on MarylandCourts.org
Go to MarylandCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Baltimore County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
Baltimore County District Court received 131,868 filings in FY 2025, up 13.5% from 116,208 in FY 2024. Adding estimated Circuit Court family, juvenile, probate and mental health filings gives about 141,080 filings across both courts.
~141,080
Total filings in FY 2025
~130,224
Total dispositions in FY 2025
~4,551
Filings per judicial position (31 estimated positions)
~+13.5%
Change in total filings vs FY 2024
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | ~141,080 | ~124,326 | ~+13.5% |
| Total Dispositions | ~130,224 | ~114,760 | ~+13.5% |
| Criminal Filings | 89,972 | 81,828 | +10.0% |
| Civil Filings | 37,901 | 30,482 | +24.3% |
| Family Law Filings | ~11,792 | ~10,769 | ~+9.5% |
| Probate Filings | ~354 | ~312 | ~+13.5% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~295 | ~260 | ~+13.5% |
| Juvenile Filings | ~766 | ~675 | ~+13.5% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~31 | ~31 | ~0.0% |
The largest category movement was in criminal filings.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Baltimore County?
Estimated total filings in Baltimore County moved up over the last five years; dispositions are estimated at a similar level.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | ~141,080 | ~130,224 | ~+13.5% |
| FY 2024 | ~124,326 | ~114,759 | ~-1.0% |
| FY 2023 | ~125,582 | ~115,919 | ~-1.0% |
| FY 2022 | ~126,850 | ~117,089 | ~-1.0% |
| FY 2021 | ~128,132 | ~118,272 | ~-28.1% |
Estimated filings changed +10.1% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, from 128,132 to 141,080. The largest annual change was +13.5% in FY 2025. The latest change of +13.5% was driven mainly by criminal filings.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Baltimore County?
Criminal cases are the largest category in Baltimore County, at about 63.8% of filings in FY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 89,972 | ~63.8% | +10.0% |
| Civil | 37,901 | ~26.9% | +24.3% |
| Family law | ~11,792 | ~8.4% | ~+9.5% |
| Juvenile | ~766 | ~0.5% | ~+13.5% |
| Probate | ~354 | ~0.3% | ~+13.5% |
| Mental health | ~295 | ~0.2% | ~+13.5% |
Civil cases grew fastest and family law cases grew slowest.
How Does Baltimore County Compare With Maryland Overall?
Baltimore County is estimated to account for about 12.84% of the 1,098,391 cases filed in Maryland courts in FY 2025.
| Metric | Baltimore County | Maryland | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | ~141,080 | ~1,098,391 | ~12.84% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | ~+13.5% | ~+10.6% | Above state (estimate) |
| Filings per judicial position | ~4,551 | ~3,686 | Above state (estimate) |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~4,201 | ~3,402 | Above state (estimate) |
| Criminal share of filings | ~63.8% | ~70.5% | Below state (estimate) |
| Civil share of filings | ~26.9% | ~20.3% | Above state (estimate) |
| Family law share of filings | ~8.4% | ~2.7% | Above state (estimate) |
Compared with the state, Baltimore County has a higher share of civil filings and a lower share of criminal filings. Figures marked with ~ are estimates.
Baltimore County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Maryland statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Baltimore County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 11.4% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 100% of Maryland's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
22,870
Violent crimes, Maryland statewide, 2025
116,078
Property crimes, Maryland statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
365.0
Violent crime rate per 100K, Maryland statewide, 2025 (population 6,265,347)
-11.4%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Maryland statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (138,948 vs 156,738)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide (murder) | 337 | 5.4 | 464 | -27.4% |
| Rape | 2,056 | 32.8 | 2,213 | -7.1% |
| Robbery | 5,396 | 86.1 | 7,764 | -30.5% |
| Aggravated assault | 15,081 | 240.7 | 16,237 | -7.1% |
| Violent crimes total | 22,870 | 365.0 | 26,678 | -14.3% |
| Burglary | 10,511 | 167.8 | 12,054 | -12.8% |
| Larceny-theft | 85,160 | 1359.2 | 91,466 | -6.9% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20,025 | 319.6 | 26,041 | -23.1% |
| Property crimes total | 116,078 | 1852.7 | 130,060 | -10.8% |
Rates use the Maryland 2025 population of 6,265,347. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Baltimore County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Baltimore County Courthouse Locations
Baltimore County has 1 Circuit Court location, in Towson. Check your notice or summons for the courthouse and courtroom before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court for Baltimore County | 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 | 410-887-2601 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Baltimore County?
Most cases in Baltimore County go to the District Court or the Circuit Court, depending on the type of case. Check your paperwork for the case number and court name.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | District Court, Traffic | Traffic citations are handled by the District Court. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are not handled by a court. |
| Misdemeanor | District Court | Misdemeanor criminal cases are heard in the District Court. |
| Felony | Circuit Court | Circuit Court tries felonies; District Court holds preliminary hearings. |
| DUI | District Court or Circuit Court | The court depends on the charge, so check your charging papers. |
| Domestic violence | District Court or Circuit Court | The court depends on the charge; check your paperwork. |
| Civil lawsuit | Circuit Court or District Court | Larger civil cases go to Circuit Court; smaller civil cases go to District Court. |
| Small claims | District Court | Smaller civil disputes are heard in the District Court. |
| Eviction | District Court | Landlord-tenant and eviction cases are handled in the District Court. |
| Divorce | Circuit Court | Family matters, including divorce, are heard in Circuit Court. |
| Child custody or support | Circuit Court | Family matters, including custody and support, are heard in Circuit Court. |
| Probate or estate | Orphans' Court | The Orphans' Court handles estates and guardianship in each county. |
| Juvenile case | Circuit Court | Contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-887-2601 for juvenile case questions. |
| Appeal | Circuit Court or Appellate Court of Maryland | Circuit Court hears appeals from the District Court. |
Federal cases are filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
Are Baltimore County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Baltimore County court records are public, with exceptions set by Maryland court rules. Access to court records is governed in general terms by Maryland Rules Title 16, Chapter 1000 (Access to Court Records), and the Maryland Public Information Act covers public agency records.
Public records
Most case files in the Circuit Court and District Court are open, including dockets and orders, unless a law or court rule restricts them.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile, sealed, expunged, adoption, mental health, and protective-order-restricted records are not publicly available.
Online access
Maryland Judiciary Case Search is a statewide portal for case information and dockets. Online results may not show restricted or confidential cases. For the statewide rules on requesting court records, see Access to Court Records.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, or call 410-887-2601 to confirm which office holds your case.
Fees
This page does not list fees. Ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-887-2601 for current copy fees.
How to Search Baltimore County Court Records Online
Use the statewide Maryland Judiciary Case Search to look up Baltimore County cases by name or case number, and ask the Clerk of the Circuit Court for documents that are not online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, or probate.
- Open Maryland Judiciary Case Search for statewide case information.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the docket for case status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-887-2601 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Maryland Judiciary Case Search | Docket entries, parties, and case status | Full documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | Maryland Judiciary Case Search | Case status and docket entries | Payment is handled separately; see the payment section |
| Civil | Maryland Judiciary Case Search | Docket entries and parties | Some filings may not be shown online |
| Small claims | Maryland Judiciary Case Search | Docket entries and parties | Documents may require the clerk |
| Family law | Maryland Judiciary Case Search | Docket entries | Confidential details are restricted |
| Probate | Orphans' Court for Baltimore County | Estate and guardianship files | Not part of the Case Search for this section; contact the Orphans' Court |
| Juvenile | Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-887-2601 | Case information only through the clerk | Juvenile records are not publicly available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Baltimore County
Traffic citations in Baltimore County can be paid online through the Maryland Judiciary or in person at the District Court.
- Online: Pay traffic citations through the Maryland Judiciary at mdcourts.gov. Check the site for current payment options.
- In person: Pay at the District Court. For location or other questions, call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-887-2601.
Parking tickets are not handled by the court; pay them to the agency that issued the ticket. Criminal fines are separate from traffic citations.
Baltimore County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Baltimore County court records?
Use Maryland Judiciary Case Search for statewide case information, or visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson.
Are Baltimore County court records public?
Most are, under Maryland court rules, but juvenile, sealed, and other confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name or case number in Maryland Judiciary Case Search, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-887-2601.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or ticket, or call the Clerk of the Circuit Court at 410-887-2601 to confirm.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Pay online through the Maryland Judiciary at mdcourts.gov, or in person at the District Court.
What is the population of Baltimore County?
Baltimore County had 847,650 residents in 2025, -0.1% from 848,438 in 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
What types of cases does the court hear?
The Circuit Court handles felonies, major civil cases, and family matters, while the District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims.
Is crime in Baltimore County rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 14.3% to 22,870 in 2025 from 26,678 in 2024, and property crimes fell 10.8% to 116,078 from 130,060, as reported to the FBI. These are Maryland statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Baltimore County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 5800 Wabash Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21215 |
| Phone Number: | 410-878-8000 |
| Website: | https://www.courts.state.md.us/district/directories/courtmap#WABASH |
Useful Links
- Baltimore County Circuit Court - The official website for the Baltimore County Circuit Court offers information on court cases, dockets, and judiciary services.
- Baltimore County Courts Directory - A comprehensive directory of Baltimore County courts, including contact information and addresses for court locations.
- Maryland Judiciary - The official portal for the Maryland Judiciary provides access to court records, case search databases, and court-related information.
- Maryland Court Records Access - This page explains how to access various Maryland court records, including forms and privacy considerations.
- Baltimore County Circuit Court Forms - Find essential court forms for legal proceedings in Baltimore County Circuit Court, including civil, criminal, and family services.
- Baltimore County Family Law Information - Resources and support for family law cases in Baltimore County, including child support, custody, and divorce proceedings.
- Baltimore County Public Safety Records - Access to public safety-related records, including police reports and other official county documentation and services.
- People's Law Library - Baltimore County Circuit Court - A legal resource providing valuable information on navigating the court system and understanding court processes in Baltimore County.
- Maryland Judiciary Case Search - A tool to search for court records and cases in Maryland, featuring case status, party names, and court events.
- Maryland Court Self-Help Center - Offers free assistance and guidance for self-represented individuals dealing with legal matters in Maryland courts.
- Maryland Courts Legal Help - Provides information and resources for obtaining legal help, including locating lawyers and accessing legal aid services in Maryland.
- Nolo's Free Legal Help Resources for Maryland - Offers advice and resources for free or low-cost legal assistance in Maryland, including contact information for local services.
- Baltimore County Department of Social Services - Provides crucial social services support, including assistance for families involved in court-related matters and emergencies.
- Baltimore County Bar Association Law Library - An expansive repository of legal resources and books available for public and member access to aid in legal research.
- Baltimore County Department of Health - Offers programs and services, including mental health resources and substance abuse support, relevant to court-related cases.
- Find the Best DW Lawyer in Baltimore County - A directory of top-rated DUI/DWI lawyers in Baltimore County, helping clients navigate related legal challenges effectively.
- Baltimore County Government Data - Open-access portal with public data sets, including information relevant to court operations, demographics, and local reports.
- ACLU of Maryland Legal Resources - Advocacy and educational resources from the Maryland ACLU, focusing on civil rights issues and legal matters affecting residents.
- Baltimore County Department of Planning - Provides insights into land use, zoning, and development, informing court-related cases on property and land disputes.
- Maryland Judiciary Media Resource Center - Official media resources, press releases, and public information regarding Maryland's courts and judiciary updates.
Table of Contents
- Baltimore County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Baltimore County Court Records
- Baltimore County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Baltimore County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Baltimore County?
- How Does Baltimore County Compare With Maryland Overall?
- Baltimore County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Baltimore County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Baltimore County?
- Are Baltimore County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Baltimore County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Baltimore County
- Baltimore County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links