Find Sex Offenders in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County sex offender records are publicly available through the Maryland statewide registry and local police department resources. The Anne Arundel County Police Department serves as the local registration unit and handles all sex offender compliance for the county. This page explains how to search the registry, where to contact the police records section, and what court resources are available for Anne Arundel County residents.

Anne Arundel County Sex Offender Registry

The Maryland sex offender registry covers all 24 counties, including Anne Arundel. You can search registered sex offenders in Anne Arundel County for free at dpscs.maryland.gov. Filter by county to see only Anne Arundel results, or search by ZIP code to check a specific area. The registry shows photos, current addresses, offense details, tier levels, and compliance status for each registered person.

Under CP § 11-717, Maryland law requires that registration statements be made available to the public. This is a legal obligation, not just a policy. The registry is updated in real time as offenders report changes, so the data reflects current addresses and status.

The Anne Arundel County homepage at aacounty.org links to county police resources and the public information request portal. The screenshot below shows the county's main site.

The county site connects you to the Police Department page and the MPIA records request portal, both of which are relevant to sex offender-related public records.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department page at aacounty.org/police-department has department contacts, district information, and sex offender registration resources. The screenshot below shows the police department landing page.

The police department serves four geographic districts in Anne Arundel County: Northern (Brooklyn), Eastern (Pasadena), Western (Odenton), and Southern (Edgewater). Sex offender compliance is handled countywide through the main records section.

Anne Arundel County Police Records

The Anne Arundel County Police Department Records Section is the custodian of police records for the county. This includes incident reports, case files, and materials related to sex offense investigations. The records section is at 8495 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108. The main records phone is 410-222-8750, and email requests go to therecordssection@aacounty.org. The records custodian is Christine Ryder.

To request police records under the Maryland Public Information Act, use the online portal at aacounty.org/pia. You can also mail a written request to the address above. The portal lets you submit and track requests electronically. Select "Police" from the topic list when submitting. The screenshot below shows the MPIA request portal for Anne Arundel County.

Response time is up to 30 days under the Maryland Public Information Act. The first two hours of research time are free. After that, the county charges based on the actual hourly rate of the staff member handling the request. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page for requests over 20 pages. A police report costs $5.00. Body worn camera footage costs $40.00 per request. The department deployed Axon Body 3 cameras to all sworn officers as of September 2021.

Sex crimes cannot be reported through the online crime reporting system. All sex crime reports must be made by calling the police directly. The non-emergency line is 410-222-8610. For tips, call 410-222-4700. For child abuse matters, the Child Abuse Unit is at 410-222-4733.

The online crime reporting portal at aacounty.org/police-department/crime-information/online-crime-reporting handles non-violent property crimes only. The screenshot below shows the reporting interface.

Note: Sex crimes are explicitly excluded from online reporting. Call the police directly at 410-222-8610 for any sex offense report in Anne Arundel County.

Sex Offender Registration in Anne Arundel County

Sex offender registration in Anne Arundel County is handled by the Police Department. The registration phone number is 410-313-2280. All in-person registration and periodic check-ins take place at the police department. Under CP § 11-704, registration is required for all Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III offenders. New registrants must appear within three days of release from a correctional facility or moving into the county.

Anne Arundel County uses Maryland's three-tier classification system. Tier I offenders register for 15 years with six-month check-ins. Tier II offenders register for 25 years with six-month check-ins. Tier III offenders register for life with check-ins every three months. Any change in address, employment, school, vehicle, or online identifiers must be reported within three days under CP § 11-705.

Residents can sign up for the Maryland Sex Offender Alert Line at 1-866-559-8017 to get phone notifications when a registered offender moves into their ZIP code. The iCrimeWatch email alert system is also available for Anne Arundel County residents who want to monitor an address radius. Both services are free.

Failure to register as required is a criminal offense. A first violation is a misdemeanor under CP § 11-721 with up to three years in jail and a $5,000 fine. A second violation is a felony with up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. These cases are prosecuted in Anne Arundel County Circuit or District Court depending on the charge level.

Anne Arundel County Courts

Anne Arundel County has one Circuit Court and two District Court locations. The Circuit Court handles all felony sex offense cases, family law matters, and appeals from District Court. The District Court handles misdemeanor sex offense charges, protective orders, and preliminary hearings.

The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County is at 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401. The clerk's phone is 410-222-1397 and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Standard copy fees are $0.50 per page and certified copies cost $5.00 plus copy fees. The Sheriff's Office for warrants is also at 8 Church Circle, reachable at 410-222-1490.

Two District Court locations serve Anne Arundel County. The Annapolis District Court is at 251 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401, phone 410-260-1370. The Glen Burnie District Court is at 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, phone 410-260-1800. Both are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Glen Burnie location also has a toll-free line at 1-800-944-2688.

Court records from all Anne Arundel County courts are searchable through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search at no cost. This tool is available 24 hours a day and covers both current and historical cases. Search by name or case number to find records related to sex offense charges in Anne Arundel County.

Cities in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County includes several large communities, all of which fall under the Anne Arundel County Police Department for sex offender registration and compliance purposes.

Other communities in Anne Arundel County include Odenton, Pasadena, Edgewater, Millersville, Crofton, and Bowie, among others. All fall under county-level registration procedures.

Nearby Counties

Anne Arundel County borders several other Maryland counties. Offenders who change residence across county lines must register with the new county's law enforcement within three days.