Catonsville People Search Records
A Catonsville people search connects you to court records, police reports, property data, and other public databases maintained by Baltimore County and the state of Maryland. Catonsville sits in the western part of Baltimore County, near the Baltimore city line. Whether you want to look up someone through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search, request a police report from the Wilkins Precinct area, or check state databases for property and voter information, this page covers the tools and steps you need to find people in Catonsville.
Catonsville People Search at a Glance
Catonsville Court Records Search
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search covers Catonsville through the Baltimore County Circuit Court and District Court. Criminal records for Baltimore County date back to 1984. Search by name, case number, or date range. Results show party names, city and state, case numbers, partial birth year, hearing dates, charges, and dispositions. Exact matching is the default. Put % at the end of a name for partial results.
The Baltimore County Circuit Court is located at 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson. The clerk is Julie Ensor. Call 410-887-2601. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page and certified copies are $5 per document. The District Court in Towson sits at 900 Walker Avenue. Reach them at 410-512-2000. Most records for Catonsville cases are public under Maryland Rules Title 16, Chapter 900. Juvenile, expunged, and certain dismissed cases are sealed.
You can view case data on Case Search but not the actual documents. For pleadings and orders tied to a Catonsville case, go to the Towson courthouse or use the MDEC kiosk.
Catonsville Police Records People Search
The Wilkins Precinct of the Baltimore County Police Department serves Catonsville. The station is at 5600 Old Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228. The phone number is 410-887-0872. This precinct covers patrol in the Catonsville area. All police report requests go through central records at headquarters in Towson.
To request a police report for a Catonsville people search, complete Form 117. Include your full name, address, phone, email, the date and location of the incident, names of those involved, and any report number you have. Mail the form with a $15 check or money order payable to Baltimore County, plus a self-addressed stamped envelope. The mailing address is Baltimore County Police Department, Information and Records Management Unit, 700 East Joppa Road, Towson, Maryland 21286-5501. In-person requests are accepted at headquarters between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Bring your photo ID.
The fee is $15 per report. Victims pay nothing. Processing takes about two weeks. Copies are $0.25 per page after the report. Cash works for walk-in visits. Checks and money orders work by mail.
Request Catonsville Public Records
The Maryland Public Information Act (§4-101 et seq.) lets anyone request records from Baltimore County agencies that cover Catonsville. Under §4-103, no reason is needed. Use the Baltimore County MPIA portal to file requests online or mail a written request.
The first two hours of search time are free per §4-206. After that, the county charges based on the salary of the person doing the work. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Response is due within 30 days (§4-203). If denied, appeal to the Public Access Ombudsman at (410) 576-6310. You can then go to the PIA Compliance Board or circuit court. A fee waiver may be available if your income is below 50% of the state median.
Note: Accident reports involving Catonsville residents have a 60-day privacy period under §4-315 where only involved parties can access them.
People Search Tools for Catonsville
State databases add more depth to a Catonsville people search. The SDAT Real Property Search shows property ownership in Catonsville. Search by name or address to see owner info, assessment values, sales history, and property details. This tool is free.
Maryland Land Records has deeds, mortgages, and liens for Baltimore County properties in the Catonsville area. Search by grantor or grantee name. A free account is required. Prints cost $1 per page. The Incarcerated Individual Locator searches state prisons by name. The Sex Offender Registry covers Catonsville with name, photo, address, and conviction details.
The voter registration lookup verifies where someone votes. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search at casesearch.courts.state.md.us is shown below.
This tool provides court case data and records access for cases handled in the Baltimore County courts that serve Catonsville.
Catonsville People Search Costs
Most online searches are free. Police reports cost $15. Court certified copies are $5 per document. Plain copies are $0.50 per page. MPIA requests include two free hours. Land record prints are $1 per page. Crime victims get free police reports in Catonsville.
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Baltimore County Records
Catonsville is part of Baltimore County. See the full county page for a complete overview of courts, police districts, and public records access.