Calvert County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Calvert County are official documents that include information about an arrestee, the reasons behind their arrest, and all other pertinent details related to the apprehension. This information may include the arrestee's name, agency, charge information, physical characteristics, case number, holding facility name, bond and bail terms, type of crime committed, and arrest location.

Record seekers may find arrest records at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Calvert County Court Records also include arrest records essential to the county's criminal justice system. They may disclose whether the police made an arrest lawfully, arbitrarily, or for a valid reason. An arrest record lays the foundations of criminal court cases.

Are Arrest Records Public in Calvert County?

Arrest records are public in Calvert County. Public records, including arrest records, are open to public access, according to the Maryland Public Information Act. However, an official custodian may deny a request for an arrest record if it:

• It puts someone's life and safety in danger
• Interferes with court cases and current investigations
• Jeopardize important witnesses or private sources
• Prejudices the right to a fair trial for a person

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Calvert County arrest records typically include the following information:

• Identifying information: This comprises their date of birth, age, photograph, and first, last, and middle names.
• Physical characteristics: This includes gender, eye color, height, weight, race, ethnicity, and any scars or tattoos.
• Arrest information: An arrest record includes the booking ID, arresting agency, date, time, arrest site, charges, and bond details.
• An arrest record will include charges brought in connection with the type or classification of the offense (traffic infraction, misdemeanor, or felony).
• Court details: scheduled court appearances and the court-set bond sum.
• Warrants pending for their arrests and prior arrests (cause for the arrest).

Calvert County Arrest Statistics

According to the FBI's Crime Data Explorer, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office made 306 arrests in 2024. The database also showed that more men were arrested than women, with 221 male and 85 female arrestees. Drug offenses saw the highest number of arrests in the County, at 129.

Find Calvert County Arrest Records

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office maintains the Calvert County Detention Center. The center handles the incarceration of suspected offenders pre-trial and convicted offenders serving short-term sentences. The Calvert County Detention Center is located at:

Calvert County Detention Center

325 Stafford Road
Barstow, MD 20610
Phone: (410) 535-4300
Fax: (410) 535-4537

Free Arrest Record Search in Calvert County

The Calvert County Sheriff's Office provides free public search services for citizens seeking arrest records. Those interested in obtaining Calvert County arrest records may also visit third-party websites that aggregate information from government websites for easy and unrestricted access. However, users should be aware that, as government agencies do not own these websites, they may contain inaccurate or out-of-date information. Additionally, access to these websites may require a subscription.

Calvert County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Criminal and arrest records are two distinct documents. An arrest record is made when someone is taken into custody by the police on suspicion of a crime. It contains basic information about the person, such as their name, the date of the arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency. These records are available to the public and do not indicate guilt or innocence.

However, specific details may be withheld to protect privacy or ongoing investigations. On the other hand, criminal records are created after a person is found guilty in court and contain detailed information about the arrest, charges, trial (if any), and sentencing. They may be sealed or erased, particularly when involving minors, and are not typically accessible to the public.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Local law enforcement agencies, including Calvert County, maintain arrest records following state guidelines. In Calvert County, arrests usually remain on a person's record indefinitely unless deleted or restricted. Expungement of record restriction may be possible if the charges were dismissed or there was no conviction. However, felony convictions and other charges may remain permanently on a person's record.

Expunge Calvert County Arrest Records

According to Article 10-102(a) of the Maryland Procedure Criminal Code, arrest records are expungeable. A person may petition the court to have the record deleted. Anyone detained by the police on suspicion of a crime and freed without facing charges may ask to have the record erased within eight years of the incident. This applies to arrests made before October 1. 2007. After reviewing and verifying the facts within sixty days of receiving the request, the court will erase the records. Additionally, the court will direct all other law enforcement agencies, central repositories, and detention centers to look up and remove the arrest record.

The terms for release following an arrest on or after October 1, 2007, without charges, are laid out in Section 10-103.1 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The statute states that within 60 days of being released, the individual has the right to have their record erased. Nevertheless, it may take three years after the date of expungement for the record to be removed entirely.

In Maryland, a prosecutor or the state may formally notify of their intention not to pursue a criminal case. If the defendant is unaware of the charges against them, the Calvert County District Court may inform them of their desire to drop them. According to Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure, Section 10-104, the District Court may order the erasure of any relevant court records, arrest records held by the police, and any other state-filed records about the charges or the arrest.

The Maryland Code also provides that after being arrested and charged with a crime carrying a jail sentence, an individual may be able to petition the state to delete all arrest records. This is only possible if they meet specific requirements. These requirements include:

• They are found not guilty.
• The accusation was dropped.
• Probation is imposed on the petitioner before judgment (PBJ).
• When a nolle prosequi is entered, drug and alcohol treatment is mandatory.
• A juvenile court was assigned to hear the case.
• The Maryland governor granted the individual an unconditional pardon.
• Either the case was tainted, or the individual was not found guilty of a crime under the applicable laws.

Calvert County Arrest Warrants

In Calvert County, an arrest warrant is a court or magistrate's official decree that permits law enforcement to hold an individual they believe guilty of a crime. Evidence and an affidavit must be used to show probable cause before a warrant may be issued. The warrant contains the following details: the suspect's complete name, birth date, physical description, suspected crime, and the information of the issuing judge.

Do Calvert County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Calvert County, warrants are enforceable and never expire. However, a warrant is no longer active when the subject of the warrant is found, the warrant is recalled by the court or magistrate who issued it, or the charges against the subject are dropped.