Find Anne Arundel County Traffic Ticket Records
Anne Arundel County traffic ticket records are processed at two District Court locations in Annapolis and Glen Burnie. The county sees a high volume of traffic cases each year given its position between Baltimore and Washington. You can search Anne Arundel County traffic ticket records online for free using the Maryland Judiciary Case Search tool. Just enter a name or citation number to pull up case details, court dates, fines, and current status. Whether you need to check on a recent speeding ticket or look up an older case, this page covers where to search and how to handle your citation in Anne Arundel County.
Anne Arundel County Overview
Anne Arundel County Traffic Courts
Anne Arundel County has two District Court locations for traffic ticket cases. The Annapolis court on Rowe Boulevard handles the southern part of the county. The Glen Burnie court on Governor Ritchie Highway covers the northern side. Both courts process the same types of cases and keep the same hours. The Administrative Judge for Anne Arundel County is Hon. Shaem C.P. Spencer. Kathryn Glenn serves as the Administrative Clerk.
The Annapolis District Court sits at 251 Rowe Boulevard. As of January 2024, all visitors including attorneys must comply with the full security scanning protocol. Plan extra time when you visit. The Glen Burnie location at 7500 Governor Ritchie Highway is the busier of the two courts due to the higher population in the northern part of Anne Arundel County.
| Annapolis Court |
251 Rowe Boulevard Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: 410-260-1370 Toll-Free: 1-800-944-2688 |
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| Glen Burnie Court |
7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Phone: 410-260-1800 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Circuit Court |
7 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: 410-222-1429 |
The Circuit Court at 7 Church Circle in Annapolis handles appeals from District Court traffic cases. If you want to challenge a District Court verdict on your Anne Arundel County traffic ticket, you file the appeal there within 30 days. The court also has a mailing address at P.O. Box 71, Annapolis, MD 21404.
Search Anne Arundel Traffic Ticket Records
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the best tool for looking up traffic ticket records in Anne Arundel County. It is free. No login needed. Open the site and accept the terms. Expand the Advanced Search option. Select "District Court" as the court type. Choose "Anne Arundel County" as the county. Enter a case number, name, or filing date. Click Search. Results list the citation number, violation, fine, court date, and status.
You can also search in person at either courthouse. Staff can look up your case and print copies. The Anne Arundel County Police Department keeps its own records too. Their Central Records unit at 8495 Veterans Highway in Millersville handles requests for police reports and incident documents. Call 410-222-8750 to reach Central Records. For traffic ticket records specifically tied to a police stop, this is where you get the officer's report.
Central Records can provide copies of police reports tied to traffic stops and citations in Anne Arundel County. Requests fall under the Maryland Public Information Act, General Provisions § 4-101.
Note: Anne Arundel County does not participate in the Maryland Online Resolutions program, so all traffic tickets must be resolved through traditional methods.
Pay Anne Arundel County Traffic Tickets
Several payment options exist for traffic tickets in Anne Arundel County. The online payment portal takes credit and debit cards. A service fee applies. Phone payments go through 1-800-492-2656. You can mail a check or money order to the Traffic Processing Center at P.O. Box 6676, Annapolis, MD 21401. Both courthouses accept in-person payments during business hours.
You have 30 days from the citation date to respond. Pay the fine, request a trial, or ask for a waiver hearing. If you do nothing, the court reports it to the MVA. Your license can be flagged under Maryland Transportation Code § 16-303. Must-appear violations like DUI under § 21-902 cannot be paid by mail or online. Those require a court appearance in Anne Arundel County. If your total fines reach $150 or more, you can request an installment plan with Form CC-088 for 10 monthly payments.
Since Anne Arundel County does not participate in MDOR, you cannot use the online resolution tool. Your options are pay, contest at trial, or request a waiver hearing. The waiver hearing lets you explain the situation to a judge who may reduce or dismiss the fine.
Anne Arundel Speed Camera Program
Anne Arundel County runs an automated traffic enforcement program. The speed camera program operates in school zones and work zones throughout the county. These are civil citations. They carry no points. They do not show up on Case Search.
Speed camera fines are $40 in Anne Arundel County. They are mailed to the vehicle owner. You can pay online, by mail, or in person at Police Headquarters in Millersville. Parking violations in Anne Arundel County are also payable online with a service fee. Personal checks are accepted unless your tags are flagged. Tickets not paid within 30 days accumulate late fees and may lead to tag suspension. If you want to contest a camera citation, submit a written request or use the online form to get a court date.
Access Traffic Records in Anne Arundel County
Anyone can look up Anne Arundel County traffic ticket records through Case Search. For official copies, visit either courthouse. Plain copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. The first two hours of search time are free. Fees apply after that.
For driving records with points and violation history, contact the MVA at (800) 950-1MVA. The courts do not maintain driving records. The MVA tracks all points from Anne Arundel County traffic ticket records on its own system. Speeding under § 21-801.1 adds 1 to 2 points depending on speed. Reckless driving under § 21-901.1 adds 6 points. At 8 points, the MVA suspends your license. At 12, they revoke it. These point totals include tickets from any county in Maryland, not just Anne Arundel.
The Anne Arundel County Police can be reached at 410-222-1571 for general questions. Central Records handles formal document requests at 410-222-8750. Use the Maryland Courts forms page to download Form DR-490 if you lost your citation and need to respond before the deadline passes.
Note: Failing to respond to a traffic ticket within 30 days can result in a license suspension through the MVA under § 16-303.
Cities in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County includes several large communities. The cities below have their own pages with local details about traffic ticket records in that area.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Anne Arundel County. Confirm where your citation was issued before contacting a court. A ticket on the county line could belong to a different jurisdiction.