Prince George's County Traffic Ticket Records

Prince George's County traffic ticket records are handled by two District Court locations in Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville. This is the second-most populous county in Maryland, and it generates a high volume of traffic cases each year. You can search Prince George's County traffic ticket records online through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search or through the county's own public case lookup tool. Both courts process the full range of traffic violations. Whether you need to check a citation status, find a court date, or pull information from a closed case, public search tools and the clerk's offices can help you find what you need.

Prince George's County Traffic Courts

The Upper Marlboro District Court is the main courthouse for Prince George's County traffic cases. It sits at 14735 Main Street, Suite 173B, in Upper Marlboro. The phone number is 301-298-4000. The toll-free line is 1-800-943-8853. Parking includes metered spots, a garage, and free parking at the Equestrian Center with a shuttle to the courthouse. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Hyattsville District Court handles traffic cases from the northern part of Prince George's County. It is at 4990 Rhode Island Avenue in Hyattsville. The phone number is 301-298-4200. The Bus Route 13 stops nearby. Metro access is available at the West Hyattsville station. This courthouse serves residents closer to the DC border. Both courts process the same types of cases. You generally go to whichever court is listed on your citation.

Hon. Lisa Angela Hall Johnson serves as the Administrative Judge. Robert Prender is the Administrative Clerk. The Court Help Center is in the Bourne Wing, Room 069B, at 14735 Main Street in Upper Marlboro. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff there answer questions about traffic ticket procedures, court forms, and how to respond to citations in Prince George's County.

Search Prince George's County Traffic Records

The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the primary online tool for finding Prince George's County traffic ticket records. It is free. No login needed. Visit the portal. Accept the terms. Set Case Type to "Traffic" and Court System to "District Court Only." Enter a name or citation number. Results include the charge, fine amount, violation date, case status, hearing date, and which Prince George's County courthouse holds the case.

Prince George's County also has its own public case lookup. The PG County Public Cases page shows cases from the last 30 days. This is useful for checking recent filings and upcoming court dates. It does not go back as far as the statewide Case Search system. For older Prince George's County traffic ticket records, use the main Case Search tool instead.

In-person searches work at both courthouses. Bring a valid photo ID. Public terminals are available at each location. Staff at the clerk window can also look up your case. Plain copies of traffic ticket records in Prince George's County cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. The first two hours of staff search time are free. After that, fees range from $25 to $50 per hour.

Pay Traffic Tickets in Prince George's County

Pay online at pay.courts.state.md.us. You need the citation number. A convenience fee applies. Phone payments go through 1-800-492-2656. Mail a check or money order to the District Court Traffic Processing Center at P.O. Box 6676, Annapolis, MD 21401. In-person payments are accepted at both the Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville courthouses. You can pay at any District Court in Maryland, not just in Prince George's County.

You have 30 days from the citation date to respond. That deadline comes from Maryland Transportation Code § 16-303. Pay, request a trial, or ask for a waiver hearing. If you do nothing, the court tells the MVA. The MVA suspends your license. Getting it reinstated means paying the fine and a reinstatement fee. Must-appear violations like DUI under § 21-902 cannot be paid online. You have to show up at the courthouse in Upper Marlboro or Hyattsville. Driving on a suspended license and other serious charges also require a court appearance in Prince George's County.

Payment plans are available if your fines total $150 or more. Use Form DCA-131 to set up 10 monthly payments. But installment plans cannot be paid online or at MVA kiosks. Only mail and in-person payments work for plans in Prince George's County. Bring your plan agreement paperwork when paying in person.

Get Prince George's County Traffic Ticket Records

The Maryland Public Information Act under General Provisions § 4-101 governs access to government records in Prince George's County. Court records go through the clerk's office. Police and accident records go through the law enforcement agency that responded. Each has its own request process.

For court records, contact the District Court clerk at 301-298-4000 for Upper Marlboro or 301-298-4200 for Hyattsville. Walk-in requests work during court hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document. Public terminals at both courthouses let you look up cases yourself. The clerk can also pull records for you at the window. For a certified copy of a specific traffic ticket case, give the clerk the citation number and they will print it while you wait.

Historical records present a different situation. Prince George's County traffic ticket records older than 50 years may no longer be in the court system. The Maryland State Archives at 350 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis holds older records. You can reach them at 410-260-6400. For anything within the last several decades, the District Court clerk's office and Case Search are your best options.

Prince George's County Traffic Ticket Appeals

If you disagree with a District Court ruling on your traffic case, you can appeal. File a Notice of Appeal within 30 days of the judgment. Appeals from Prince George's County District Court go to the Circuit Court at 14735 Main Street in Upper Marlboro. The Circuit Court phone is 301-952-3318 or toll-free at 800-937-1335. Mahasin El Amin serves as the Circuit Court Clerk.

The appeal is de novo. That means the Circuit Court hears the case fresh. The judge does not review what happened at District Court. You get a new trial with the same charge. The officer or citing agency must appear and testify again. You can bring new evidence and witnesses. If you lose at Circuit Court, the next level is the Appellate Court of Maryland. But most Prince George's County traffic ticket appeals end at the Circuit Court level. The process adds time, but it gives you a second chance to present your side of the case.

Traffic Violations and Points

Traffic tickets in Prince George's County carry points from the MVA. Speeding under § 21-801.1 adds 1 to 2 points. Reckless driving under § 21-901.1 is 6 points. DUI under § 21-902 carries 12 points. The court handles fines. The MVA tracks points. These are separate systems. At 8 points the MVA sends a warning. Between 8 and 11, they can suspend your license. At 12 or more, they revoke it.

For a full driving record with points and violation history, contact the MVA at (800) 950-1MVA or visit mva.maryland.gov. The District Court in Prince George's County does not keep driving records. It tracks case outcomes. The MVA tracks point totals. You need both pieces for a complete picture of your traffic ticket history.

Cities in Prince George's County

Prince George's County has many cities and communities that file traffic cases through the county District Courts. Select a city below for local details about traffic ticket records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Prince George's County. Check your ticket to confirm which county it was issued in. Citations near county borders sometimes go through a different courthouse than you expect.