Baltimore County Traffic Ticket Records
Baltimore County traffic ticket records are managed across three District Court locations in Towson, Essex, and Catonsville. With a population over 800,000, Baltimore County generates a large number of traffic cases each year. You can search Baltimore County traffic ticket records for free using the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal. The tool lets you look up any citation by name or case number. This page explains how to find your records, pay fines, request copies, and handle court dates at the Baltimore County courts. It also covers payment plans, police records requests, and what to do if you miss the 30-day deadline.
Baltimore County Overview
Baltimore County Traffic Ticket Courts
Baltimore County operates three District Court locations for traffic ticket cases. The main court in Towson is the largest. Essex serves the eastern part of the county. Catonsville covers the western side. Your ticket should tell you which court to report to, but you can pay a fine at any of the three locations. The Administrative Judge is Hon. Dorothy J. Wilson. Maria Fields is the Administrative Clerk for Baltimore County District Courts.
The Towson District Court is located at 120 East Chesapeake Avenue. No food or drink is allowed inside. This courthouse handles the bulk of Baltimore County traffic ticket cases from the central and northern areas. The Essex court at 8914 Kelso Drive and the Catonsville court at 900 Walker Avenue serve their respective parts of the county. All three share the same hours.
| Towson Court |
120 E. Chesapeake Avenue Towson, MD 21286 Phone: 410-512-2000 Toll-Free: 1-800-944-1826 |
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| Essex Court |
8914 Kelso Drive Essex, MD 21221 Phone: 410-780-4869 |
| Catonsville Court |
900 Walker Avenue Catonsville, MD 21228 Phone: 410-455-5066 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Circuit Court |
401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 Phone: 410-887-2625 |
The Circuit Court at 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson hears appeals from District Court traffic cases. If you want to challenge a guilty finding from your Baltimore County traffic ticket hearing, file the appeal within 30 days.
Look Up Baltimore County Traffic Records
Use Maryland Judiciary Case Search to find Baltimore County traffic ticket records online. The tool is free and public. Accept the disclaimer. Set the Case Type to "Traffic" and select "District Court Only." Enter a name or citation number. Results show the charge, fine, court date, and case status for Baltimore County cases. You can also search by filing date range if you do not have a case number.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search tool provides free access to traffic citation details from all three Baltimore County courthouses. Below is the traffic citation information page from the Maryland Judiciary, which explains your response options after getting a ticket.
This page from the Maryland Judiciary breaks down the steps for responding to a traffic citation. It applies to all Baltimore County tickets.
For police records tied to a traffic stop in Baltimore County, contact the BCPD Records Management Section. The Baltimore County Police Department handles requests under the Maryland Public Information Act. BCPD does not charge initial standardized fees for records requests, though copy fees may apply. The PIA Coordinator is at the Baltimore County Office of Law, 400 Washington Avenue, Suite 219, Towson, MD 21204. Call 410-887-4420 for details.
Note: Baltimore County does not participate in the MDOR program, so you cannot resolve traffic tickets through the online resolution tool.
Pay Baltimore County Traffic Tickets
The online payment portal accepts credit and debit cards for Baltimore County traffic tickets. A convenience fee applies. You can also call 1-800-492-2656 to pay by phone. Mail a check or money order to the Traffic Processing Center at P.O. Box 6676, Annapolis, MD 21401. All three courthouses accept walk-in payments during business hours.
The 30-day rule matters. Pay, request a trial, or ask for a waiver hearing within 30 days of the citation date. If you do not respond, the court tells the MVA. Under Maryland Transportation Code § 16-303, the MVA can suspend your license for failing to respond. Must-appear charges like DUI under § 21-902 require a court visit. Those cannot be paid online or by mail in Baltimore County.
Baltimore County offers installment payment plans for larger fines. Use Form CC-088 to request a plan. You need at least $150 in fines, not counting court costs. The plan splits your balance into 10 monthly payments of 10% each. Be careful about timing. If your case gets sent to the Central Collections Unit, a 17% collection fee gets added. Once that happens, the Circuit Court can no longer accept payments directly. You would pay through the CCU instead.
Get Traffic Ticket Records in Baltimore County
Case Search gives you free access to basic traffic ticket records in Baltimore County. For official or certified copies, visit any of the three courthouses. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 each. The first two hours of clerk search time are free. After that, you may be charged $25 to $50 per hour under the Maryland Public Information Act, General Provisions § 4-101.
For a driving record showing points and suspensions, call the MVA at (800) 950-1MVA. Courts do not keep driving records. The MVA tracks points from Baltimore County traffic ticket records separately. Speeding violations under § 21-801.1 carry 1 to 2 points. Reckless driving under § 21-901.1 carries 6 points. The MVA suspends at 8 points and revokes at 12. Points from Baltimore County cases are combined with tickets from any other Maryland county on your driving record.
If you lost your citation, download Form DR-490 from the Maryland Courts forms page. Fill it out and mail it to the Traffic Processing Center before the 30-day deadline. This form lets you pick your response option even without the original ticket.
Note: Once a case is referred to Central Collections, a 17% fee is added and the court can no longer accept direct payments.
Cities in Baltimore County
Baltimore County includes several large communities that file traffic cases through the county District Courts. Pick a city below for local details about traffic ticket records in that area.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Baltimore County. Verify where your ticket was issued before contacting the court. A citation near the county line might belong to a different jurisdiction.