Access Frederick County Traffic Ticket Records
Frederick County traffic ticket records are processed by the District Court at 100 W. Patrick Street in the city of Frederick. The courthouse handles all traffic citations from across the county, including state police stops on I-70 and I-270 and local enforcement by the Frederick County Sheriff. You can search Frederick County traffic ticket records at no cost using the Maryland Judiciary Case Search tool. The county also has a red light camera program in the city of Frederick and a Sheriff's Office records portal for police reports. This page covers all the ways to search, pay, and get copies of traffic ticket records in Frederick County.
Frederick County Overview
Frederick County Traffic Ticket Courts
The Frederick County District Court handles every traffic ticket case filed in this county. The courthouse sits at 100 W. Patrick Street in downtown Frederick. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Transit Services of Frederick County operates bus routes to the courthouse area, including the Route 40 Connector. Hon. Eric Schaffer is the Administrative Judge. Kimberly Hurd serves as the Administrative Clerk and manages the court's daily schedule.
A Court Help Center operates on the lower level of the same building. Staff there can answer questions about traffic ticket procedures, help you fill out forms, and explain your options. It keeps the same hours as the court. This is a good resource if you are not sure how to handle a Frederick County traffic ticket.
| District Court |
100 W. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-600-2000 Toll-Free: 1-800-945-2119 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court Help Center | Lower Level, 100 W. Patrick Street Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Circuit Court |
100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-600-1976 Toll-Free: 800-341-8797 Clerk: Sandra K. Dalton |
The Circuit Court shares the same address. Sandra K. Dalton serves as the Clerk of Court. Appeals from the District Court go here. You file a de novo appeal within 30 days and get a completely fresh trial on your Frederick County traffic ticket case.
Find Traffic Ticket Records in Frederick County
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the go-to tool for looking up Frederick County traffic ticket records online. Free access. No account needed. Accept the terms of use, then set Case Type to "Traffic" and Court System to "District Court Only." Enter a name or citation number. Results include violation dates, fine amounts, court dates, case status, and which judge was assigned to the Frederick County case.
You can also search in person at the courthouse. Walk up to the clerk's window during business hours. They can pull up cases on the spot. Call 301-600-2000 for phone inquiries. The Court Help Center on the lower level is another option. Staff there walk people through the process every day. They can explain what your Frederick County traffic ticket records show and what steps to take next.
Use Form DR-490 from the Maryland Courts forms page to pick your response option. You have 30 days from the citation date. Miss that and the court tells the MVA. Maryland Transportation Code § 16-303 allows the MVA to flag your license. Frederick County does not participate in the MDOR online resolutions program, so that shortcut is not available here.
Frederick County Sheriff Records Portal
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has its own records system. The records section is at 110 Airport Drive East in Frederick. Call 301-600-1740 for general inquiries. But the preferred way to request records is through the GovQuest online portal. This system lets you submit requests, pay fees, track status, and download records when they are ready. It covers incident reports, crash reports, and other enforcement documents tied to Frederick County traffic ticket cases.
GovQuest makes the process straightforward. You create a request, get status updates, and communicate directly with staff through the portal. Fees are paid online. This is much faster than mailing in a form and waiting for a response. The Maryland Public Information Act under General Provisions § 4-101 governs which records are available through this system.
Note: The City of Frederick Police Department handles its own records separately from the Sheriff, so city-issued citations may require a different request process.
Frederick Red Light Camera Tickets
The City of Frederick runs a red light camera program. These are civil citations. No points. They do not show up on Maryland Judiciary Case Search. The City of Frederick red light camera page explains how to pay or contest these tickets. Camera citations are separate from the court-issued traffic ticket records tracked by the District Court in Frederick County.
For police report requests from the City of Frederick Police Department, visit their public records request page. Contact Dana Kelly at 301-600-2136 with questions about police reports. This is a different process from the county Sheriff's GovQuest portal. Keep in mind that city police and county sheriff records are maintained by separate offices in Frederick County.
The Maryland Judiciary provides detailed information about traffic citations on their website. Here is the traffic citation self-help page that applies to Frederick County and all other Maryland jurisdictions.
That page covers forms, deadlines, and options for any traffic ticket issued in Frederick County. It is a good starting point if you just got a citation.
Pay Frederick County Traffic Tickets
The LexisNexis payment portal handles online payments for Frederick County traffic tickets. A convenience fee applies. Phone payments go through 1-800-492-2656 with a credit card. You can mail a check or money order to the District Court Traffic Processing Center at P.O. Box 6676, Annapolis, MD 21401. Or pay in person at the Frederick courthouse. Any District Court in Maryland will also accept your payment.
The deadline is 30 days from the citation date. Pay the fine, request a trial, or ask for a waiver hearing. Failing to respond triggers a notice to the MVA under § 16-303. DUI cases under § 21-902 require a court appearance in Frederick. Those cannot be paid online. If your total fines are $150 or more, Form DCA-131 lets you set up a payment plan with 10 monthly installments. Speeding under § 21-801.1 carries 1 to 2 points. Reckless driving under § 21-901.1 adds 6. The MVA tracks points separately from Frederick County court records.
Cities in Frederick County
Frederick County includes the city of Frederick and several smaller towns. All traffic cases go through the District Court on W. Patrick Street. Select a city for local details.
Nearby Counties
Frederick County shares borders with several counties. Verify that your citation lists Frederick County before contacting the court here. A ticket issued just across the county line goes to a different courthouse.