Find Sex Offenders in Queen Anne's County

Queen Anne's County sex offender records are publicly accessible through the Maryland statewide registry and managed locally by the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office in Centreville. You can search registered sex offenders in Queen Anne's County by name, ZIP code, or address using the free public tool run by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This page covers how to use that registry, who to contact at the Sheriff's Office, what court records exist, and where local victim services can help.

Queen Anne's County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Maryland sex offender registry is the main resource for finding registered sex offenders in Queen Anne's County. It is free and open to anyone with no account required. The Maryland DPSCS registry supports searching by county, name, ZIP code, address, or map. Filtering by Queen Anne's County narrows results to offenders with a current registration address in the county. Each result shows a photo, current address, tier level, offense description, and compliance status.

Queen Anne's County sits on Maryland's Eastern Shore, separated from the Western Shore by the Chesapeake Bay. Centreville is the county seat and the most populated community. The county also includes communities such as Stevensville, Chester, and Grasonville. Because the county is less densely populated than urban jurisdictions, the registry search returns a smaller list of results when filtered by county. The map view is a useful way to check a specific ZIP code area around the Bay Bridge corridor or other parts of the county.

The Queen Anne's County website at qac.org is the starting point for finding county department contacts, including the Sheriff's Office and court resources. The screenshot below shows the county homepage.

The county site links to the Sheriff's Office, which handles all sex offender registration for Queen Anne's County residents.

For court records related to sex offense cases, the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal provides free access to Circuit and District Court records. The screenshot below shows that portal at casesearch.courts.state.md.us.

Case Search is available 24 hours a day and covers both Circuit Court and District Court cases from Queen Anne's County.

Note: The National Sex Offender Public Website runs a single search across all 50 state registries if you need to check for out-of-state registrations.

Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office

The Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office is the designated local registration unit for all sex offenders who live in the county. Registration and periodic check-ins must be completed at the Sheriff's headquarters in Centreville. The office is located at 505 Railroad Avenue, Centreville, MD 21617. The main phone line is 410-758-0770. For records and registration inquiries specifically, the records line is 410-758-6666. For sex offender registration questions, contact the Sheriff's Office at either of those numbers to confirm procedures and any appointment requirements.

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. Any change in address, job, school, vehicle, phone, or email must also be reported within three days per CP § 11-704. These requirements apply to all registered sex offenders in Queen Anne's County, regardless of tier.

Queen Anne's County is a smaller jurisdiction with a single Sheriff's Office covering the entire county. Staff at the main Centreville office handle all registration functions. Calling ahead before visiting for a registration check-in is a good practice. The Sheriff's Office can confirm current hours and any changes to the registration schedule.

Note: Sex offender registration in Queen Anne's County is handled exclusively through the Sheriff's Office. Call before visiting to confirm the current registration schedule.

Queen Anne's County Court Records

Queen Anne's County is served by a Circuit Court and a District Court. The Circuit Court handles felony sex offense cases, including first and second degree rape and other Tier III offenses. The District Court handles misdemeanor sex offense charges, protective order applications, and preliminary hearings for felony cases. Both courts are in Centreville. The combined court number for both the Circuit Court and District Court in Queen Anne's County is 410-758-1773. You can reach the clerk's office at that number to confirm hours and copy fees.

All Circuit and District Court records from Queen Anne's County can be searched for free through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search tool online. Standard copy fees at Maryland courts run $0.50 per page for regular copies and $5.00 for certified copies. For in-person access to case files, visit the clerk's office in Centreville during business hours. You can also request copies by mail if you know the case number and provide a self-addressed stamped envelope for return.

Failure to register as required in Queen Anne's County is a criminal charge. 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 becomes a felony with up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Cases are prosecuted by the Queen Anne's County State's Attorney in Centreville.

Sex Offender Registration in Queen Anne's County

Maryland's three-tier classification system determines how long each offender must register and how often they verify their information. Tier I offenders register for 15 years and verify twice a year. Tier II offenders register for 25 years with bi-annual check-ins. Tier III offenders register for life and must verify every three months at the Sheriff's Office in Centreville. Under CP § 11-707, these schedules are uniform across all Maryland counties.

At each in-person check-in, the offender must confirm their current residential address, employment, vehicle details, phone numbers, and internet identifiers. Initial registration requires a photo, fingerprints, and DNA. Homeless offenders must check in weekly for the duration of their homelessness. Any change in registered information triggers a three-day reporting deadline. Failing to report is treated as seriously as failing to register in the first place.

Queen Anne's County residents can sign up for free alert notifications through the Maryland Sex Offender Alert Line at 1-866-559-8017. Call the line, enter your phone number and ZIP code, and the system will call you when a registered offender moves into that area. iCrimeWatch supports email and phone alerts for a specific monitored address and radius. Under CP § 11-717, registration statements are public records available to anyone who asks.

Registered sex offenders in Queen Anne's County may not enter school or licensed daycare property without the written permission of the principal or owner per CP § 11-722. This restriction covers all public and private schools and all licensed childcare facilities in the county.

For written requests for a specific person's registration statement, contact the statewide Sex Offender Registry Unit at P.O. Box 5743, Pikesville, MD 21282-5743. The SORU can also be reached at 410-585-3600 or by fax at 410-653-5690. VINE notifications for custody status changes at Maryland correctional facilities are available free at VineLink.

Victim Services in Queen Anne's County

For All Seasons serves Queen Anne's County as the primary victim services organization for sexual assault and domestic violence. Their 24-hour hotline is 410-822-1013. They can connect residents with crisis counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, and referrals to emergency services. While For All Seasons is based in Talbot County, it serves a multi-county region that includes Queen Anne's County. Calls to the hotline are confidential.

VINE at VineLink is the statewide tool for tracking custody status of incarcerated people. Any victim can register with VINE at no charge and receive notifications by phone, text, or email when an offender's status at a Maryland facility changes. This is especially useful for victims in rural counties like Queen Anne's who may want to know about release or transfer without waiting on individual contact with a facility.

Nearby Counties

Queen Anne's County borders several other Maryland counties. Offenders who move to a new county must re-register with that county's law enforcement within three days of any address change.