Calvert County Sex Offenders
Calvert County sex offender records are handled by the Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Bureau. You can search for registered sex offenders in Calvert County for free through the Maryland DPSCS registry. This page covers the local registration process, contact information for the Sheriff's Office, court resources in Calvert County, and victim services available to county residents.
Calvert County Overview
Calvert County Sex Offender Registry Search
The Maryland sex offender registry covers all registrants with a Calvert County address. You can search it free at dpscs.maryland.gov. Filter results by Calvert County or enter a specific ZIP code to find registered sex offenders near you. Results include each person's photo, current address, offense type, tier level, and compliance status.
The registry is maintained by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services through the Sex Offender Registry Unit. Under CP § 11-717, all registration statements must be made available to the public. The data is updated as offenders report changes to their local registration unit. Calvert County's registration contact, Detective Mike Mudd, handles these updates for the county.
The Calvert County government homepage at calvertcountymd.gov links to Sheriff's Office contacts and public safety resources. The screenshot below shows the county's main website.
The county site directs you to the Sheriff's Office for sex offender registration, compliance questions, and public records requests in Calvert County.
For court case records related to sex offenses in Calvert County, the Maryland Judiciary Case Search is free and available at all hours. It covers cases from both the Circuit Court and District Court in Prince Frederick.
The National Sex Offender Public Website lets you run a multi-state search if you need to check registrations in other states.
Calvert County Sheriff's Office Registration
Sex offender registration in Calvert County is handled by Detective Mike Mudd in the Criminal Investigations Bureau. Registration is typically by appointment. Call Detective Mudd at 410-535-1600, extension 2469, before going in. Walk-ins are generally not accepted for sex offender registration at the Calvert County Sheriff's Office.
All sex offender registration in Calvert County takes place exclusively at the main headquarters at 30 Church Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. The main headquarters number is 410-535-2800. Registration is not available at district stations in Dunkirk, Lusby, or North Beach. If you show up at a district station for registration purposes, you will be directed to Prince Frederick.
Under CP § 11-704, all Tier I, II, and III offenders must register. New registrants must appear within three days of release from a correctional facility, starting supervision, or moving into Calvert County. Any change in address, employment, school, vehicle, phone, or email address must also be reported within three days under state law.
| Registration Detective | Detective Mike Mudd |
|---|---|
| Registration Phone | 410-535-1600 ext. 2469 |
| Main HQ Address | 30 Church Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 |
| Main HQ Phone | 410-535-2800 |
| Records Custodian | David Payne, David.Payne@calvertcountymd.gov |
| Records Phone | 410-535-1600 ext. 2464 |
Note: Registration is by appointment only. Contact Detective Mudd at extension 2469 before visiting the Calvert County Sheriff's Office for sex offender registration.
Calvert County Public Records Requests
Police records in Calvert County are requested through the Sheriff's Office Records Unit. The custodian of records is David Payne, reachable at 410-535-1600 extension 2464 or by email at David.Payne@calvertcountymd.gov. You can also submit requests in person at the main headquarters at 30 Church Street, Prince Frederick. An online portal is available at records.govquest.com/calvert-county-sheriff/publicportal for electronic submissions.
Sheriff's Office copy fees in Calvert County are $15.00 for the first 10 pages and $0.25 per additional page. The agency requires payment before processing begins. Research time up to two hours is free. After that, fees are based on the hourly rate of the staff member handling the request. Standard turnaround is up to 30 days under MPIA § 4-203. Written denial notifications are provided if a request is fully or partially denied.
For court-related records, the Circuit Court for Calvert County is at 175 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. The clerk is Kathy P. Smith, reachable at 410-535-1600. Standard court copies are $0.50 per page and certified copies cost $5.00 plus copy fees. Audio recordings on CD, USB, or email are $25.00 per recording. The District Court is at 200 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, phone 443-550-6700.
Registration Tiers and Compliance in Calvert County
Calvert County follows Maryland's three-tier sex offender classification system. Tier I offenders register for 15 years and must appear in person every six months. Tier II offenders have a 25-year registration period with six-month check-ins. Tier III offenders register for life with quarterly in-person verification required every three months. Under CP § 11-707, these terms apply regardless of which Maryland county the offender lives in.
During registration, the Sheriff's Office collects a broad range of information from each registrant. This includes full legal name and aliases, date of birth, Social Security number, current address, photograph, fingerprints, palm prints, driver's license copy, home and cell phone numbers, email addresses, vehicle registration, employment information, and school enrollment. The photograph is updated at each registration check-in. If an offender's appearance changes between check-ins, a new photo is taken during any compliance visit.
Offenders who are homeless must check in weekly with Detective Mudd's unit at the Prince Frederick headquarters. This requirement applies for the full duration of the homelessness period. Any move to a new address, whether permanent or temporary, must be reported within three days.
Calvert County residents can sign up for sex offender alerts through the Maryland Alert Line at 1-866-559-8017. The VINE notification system at VineLink lets victims and concerned parties track the custody status of an incarcerated offender, with free notifications by email, text, or phone call.
Under CP § 11-721, failing to register or update registration in Calvert County is a crime. A first failure is a misdemeanor. Second and later violations are felonies.
Victim Services in Calvert County
The Calvert Center for Change provides victim services to Calvert County residents affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse. The main office phone is 410-535-5400, extension 384. Their 24-hour hotline is 1-877-467-5628. The TTY line is 410-889-0047. Mail goes to P.O. Box 980, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
The Calvert Center for Change operates from four locations in the county: Chesapeake Beach, Prince Frederick, Barstow, and Lusby. Services include crisis planning, individual therapy, a safe harbor shelter, advocacy and accompaniment available 24 hours a day, and a 28-week abuser intervention program. All services are confidential.
For custody change notifications on incarcerated offenders, VINE at VineLink is available statewide at no cost. Victims can register by phone or online and receive automatic alerts when an offender's custody status changes at any Maryland correctional facility.
Nearby Counties
Calvert County sits between the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River. It borders three other Maryland counties. Offenders who move across county lines must register with the new county's local law enforcement unit within three days.