Sex Offenders in Prince George's County
Prince George's County sex offender records are publicly accessible through the Maryland statewide registry and managed locally by the Prince George's County Police Department's Sex Offender Registry Unit in Landover. You can search registered sex offenders in Prince George's County by name, ZIP code, or address through the free tool at the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This page explains how to use the registry, where the local SORU is located, how to request police records, what court resources exist, and where to find victim services in the county.
Prince George's County Overview
Search Prince George's County Sex Offender Records
The Maryland sex offender registry is the main tool for finding registered sex offenders in Prince George's County. The registry is free and open to everyone. The Maryland DPSCS registry lets you filter by county, search by name, or enter a ZIP code to pull results for a specific area. Filtering by Prince George's County returns offenders with a current registration address in the county. Results show a photo, current address, tier level, offense details, and compliance status. Non-compliant offenders are flagged in the search results.
Prince George's County is one of Maryland's most populous jurisdictions, second only to Montgomery County. The county spans a wide area that includes Hyattsville, Landover, Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Oxon Hill, Clinton, Beltsville, Fort Washington, and Forestville. Entering a specific ZIP code and setting a search radius on the registry map is the best way to check a particular neighborhood. The map view places pins on each offender's registered location so you can visualize the distribution within any area of the county.
The Maryland sex offender registry, shown below, is captured from dpscs.maryland.gov, the official state registry portal.
The registry is maintained in real time. Offenders must update their information within three days of any change, so records reflect current status as quickly as possible.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal, shown below, covers Circuit and District Court cases from Prince George's County.
Case Search is free and available 24 hours a day. Search by name or case number to find case summaries, dispositions, and hearing records from Prince George's County courts.
Note: The National Sex Offender Public Website lets you check all 50 state registries at once, which is useful when verifying whether someone is registered in another state.
Prince George's County Police Sex Offender Registry Unit
The Prince George's County Police Department operates its own Sex Offender Registry Unit to handle in-person registration for all sex offenders residing in the county. The SORU is located at 7600 Barlowe Road, Landover, MD 20785. That address is also the District III station, which serves as the departmental headquarters. The SORU phone number is 301-583-7128. Every sex offender living in Prince George's County, regardless of tier level, must register and complete check-ins at this location. There is no remote or mail-in option for periodic verification.
Under CP § 11-705, new registrants must appear within three days of release from a correctional facility, the start of community supervision, or establishing a residence in Maryland. The same three-day window applies whenever any registered information changes, including a new address, job, school, vehicle, phone number, or email, per CP § 11-704. Registrants must also notify the SORU of all physical addresses, not just a single primary address.
The Prince George's County Police Department also has specialized investigative units that handle sex crime cases. The Sexual Assault Unit can be reached at 301-772-4908. The Child and Vulnerable Adult Unit is at 301-772-4930. The Criminal Investigation Division's main line is 301-772-4230. These units handle active cases and are separate from the registration function at the SORU.
| SORU Address | 7600 Barlowe Road, Landover, MD 20785 |
|---|---|
| SORU Phone | 301-583-7128 |
| Sexual Assault Unit | 301-772-4908 |
| Child and Vulnerable Adult Unit | 301-772-4930 |
| District III Station Phone | 301-772-4900 |
Prince George's County Police Records
Police records from the Prince George's County Police Department are available through the Records Management Division at 4923 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781. The main records line is 301-985-3660. The key contact is Sergeant Donald Rickert #2896, with a desk line of 301-985-3649 and a cell of 240-695-7483. Accident reports can be ordered online 24/7 at BuyCrash.com or Crashdocs.org for $10 per copy. Allow at least 72 hours after an accident before ordering. In-person and mail requests also cost $10 per copy and require a government-issued photo ID.
MPIA requests for Prince George's County Police records are subject to a minimum $100 administrative fee, effective July 1, 2022. The first two hours of staff search and review time are at no charge. Additional time beyond two hours is billed at $50 per hour. Printed copies cost $0.30 per page. The department has up to 30 days to respond, with a possible 30-day extension if notified in writing. A fee waiver is available for applicants with income below 50% of the area median income. The waiver requires an Affidavit of Indigency. Public interest fee waivers are also available in appropriate cases.
When submitting an MPIA request, include your name and mailing address, a daytime phone number, a specific description of the records you want (type, dates, names, locations), and the maximum fee you are willing to pay. Requests can be sent to the Records Management Division address above.
Prince George's County Court Records
The Circuit Court and District Court for Prince George's County are both located at 14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro. The Circuit Court phone is 301-952-3318, and the clerk's office is in Room D1033. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The District Court phone is 301-298-4000, with the same weekday hours. The Circuit Court handles felony sex offense cases, including Tier III offenses. The District Court handles misdemeanors, protective orders, and initial hearings for felony charges.
The State's Attorney for Prince George's County is Tara H. Jackson (Interim). Her office is at 14735 Main Street, Suite M3403, Upper Marlboro, reachable at 301-952-3500. The State's Attorney's website is sayhelppgc.org. The State's Attorney prosecutes all sex offense and failure-to-register cases in the county. Victims with open cases can contact the State's Attorney's office for case status information and victim assistance referrals.
All Circuit and District Court case records from Prince George's County are searchable for free through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. Standard court copy fees are $0.50 per page for regular copies and $5.00 for certified copies. For in-person access to full case files, visit the clerk's office in Upper Marlboro during business hours.
Failure to register as a sex offender is prosecuted in Prince George's County courts. Under CP § 11-721, a first offense is a misdemeanor with up to three years in jail and a $5,000 fine. A second offense is a felony with up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. These cases are handled in Upper Marlboro.
Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Maryland's three-tier system applies in Prince George's County the same as everywhere else in the state. Tier I offenders register for 15 years and verify twice per year. Tier II offenders register for 25 years with bi-annual check-ins. Tier III offenders must register for life and check in every three months at the SORU in Landover. Under CP § 11-707, these schedules are set by state law and cannot be modified at the county level.
Each check-in at the SORU requires the offender to verify their current address, all physical addresses, employment information, vehicle details, phone numbers, and internet identifiers such as email addresses and online screen names. Initial registration requires a photo, fingerprints, and a DNA sample. Offenders without a fixed address must check in weekly at the SORU for the duration of their homelessness. All address changes must be reported within three days of the move.
Prince George's County residents can use the Maryland Sex Offender Alert Line at 1-866-559-8017 to monitor any ZIP code in the state. The system sends automated phone calls when a registered offender moves into the monitored area. The iCrimeWatch platform also supports email alerts within a chosen radius around a specific address. Both services are free. Under CP § 11-717, registration statements are public records and must be provided upon request.
Registered sex offenders in Prince George's County may not enter school or licensed daycare property without the written permission of the principal or owner under CP § 11-722. Given the number of schools and childcare facilities across the county, this restriction applies broadly throughout communities like Hyattsville, Landover, Bowie, and Upper Marlboro.
Cities in Prince George's County
Prince George's County covers a large area with many communities. Residents in qualifying cities fall under the Prince George's County Police SORU for all sex offender registration matters.
Nearby Counties
Prince George's County borders multiple other Maryland counties and the District of Columbia. Offenders moving across county lines must re-register within three days of any address change.