Frederick County
Frederick County was established in 1748 by the Province of Maryland before US independence in 1776. After independence, the county was split into three counties, with the northernmost county retaining the name. Frederick County, with a total land area of 660 square miles, is the largest county in Maryland. As of the 2020 census, its population was 271,717. The county is home to the US presidential retreat, Camp David. Frederick City is the county seat and largest city in the county.
The Frederick County court system comprises the following:
- The Frederick County Orphan's Court - hears most probate matters, some land-related matters, and guardianship of minors
- The Frederick County District Court - hears civil claims with less than $25,000 in claims, landlord-tenant cases, domestic violence protective orders, some juvenile cases, and peace orders. It also handles municipal ordinance violations, traffic infractions, and most misdemeanors
- The Frederick County Circuit Court - as the highest court in the county, it handles all cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. It hears civil cases with more than $5,000 claims, felony cases, and domestic violence protective orders. It also hears family law cases, such as divorce, annulment, child support, and adoptions
Court filings, transcripts, rulings, and other non-sealed court information are documented as public court records in Frederick County. The Circuit Court for Frederick County Clerk's Office keeps these records up-to-date in accordance with county and state laws.
The Frederick County Clerk's Office makes the following public case information available:
- Criminal records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
- Civil records
- Family law records
Public court records in Frederick County can be accessed from the Circuit Court for Frederick County Clerk's office. Members of the public can visit the Clerk's office to request for records and can also mail their request to:
Clerk's Office
Circuit Court for Federick County
11 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Frederick County's public records may also be accessed via the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. The search should be filtered to return only Federick County records through the Advanced Search tab. The records can be searched by name, date, or case number.
