Find Dundalk Warrant Records
Dundalk warrant records are handled by the Baltimore County court system and law enforcement agencies. Dundalk is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, so it relies on county police and the county sheriff for all warrant activity. You can search for Dundalk warrants through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal or by contacting the Baltimore County Police Dundalk Precinct. The county also offers a special Child Support Warrant Search tool online. Baltimore County courts in Towson issue and track warrants that affect Dundalk residents, and all these records are part of the county system.
Dundalk Overview
Dundalk Police and Warrant Services
The Baltimore County Police Department operates the Dundalk Precinct at 7 Dunmanway. The phone number is 410-887-5222. This is the local station that handles calls, arrests, and warrant service in the Dundalk area. When officers from this precinct arrest someone on a warrant, the arrest goes into the Baltimore County records system. The precinct also assists with warrant sweeps and fugitive searches in Dundalk.
Dundalk does not have its own police force. The Baltimore County Police handle all law enforcement. For warrant-specific questions, the county Warrant Squad can be reached at 410-887-2031. This unit operates around the clock and tracks active warrants across all of Baltimore County, including Dundalk. They work with the precinct officers to find people with outstanding warrants in the Dundalk area.
| Precinct | Baltimore County Police, Dundalk Precinct |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Dunmanway, Dundalk, MD 21222 |
| Phone | 410-887-5222 |
| Warrant Squad | 410-887-2031 (24/7) |
Note: The Baltimore County Warrant Squad runs day and night, so you can call at any hour to ask about warrants tied to Dundalk cases.
Dundalk Warrant Records and the Sheriff
The Baltimore County Sheriff's Office at 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson handles judicial warrants for the county. Their phone is 410-887-3151. The sheriff serves civil process, body attachments, and certain court-ordered warrants for Dundalk and all other parts of Baltimore County. When a Dundalk case results in a body attachment for unpaid child support or failure to appear in a civil matter, the sheriff is the one who carries out the order.
Baltimore County also has an online Child Support Warrant Search tool through the sheriff's website. This lets you look up child support warrants by last name or zip code. The results show the person's name, a photo, the warrant issue date, and the bail amount. This is a unique tool that not many Maryland counties offer. Dundalk residents can use it to check on child support warrants in Baltimore County. You can find it through the Baltimore County warrant search page.
Under Maryland law, the sheriff works alongside the police department but handles different types of warrants. Criminal arrest warrants typically go to the police. Civil warrants, body attachments, and court orders go to the sheriff. Both agencies create records that end up in the Baltimore County court system. Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article § 2-607 gives the clerk the duty to keep records of all warrants the court issues.
Search Dundalk Warrants Online
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the main free tool for finding Dundalk warrant records. Select Baltimore County from the drop-down and enter the person's name. Case entries may show "Bench Warrant Issued," "Failure to Appear," or other warrant-related notes. Click on a case number to see the full record. Use the % symbol after the first letter of the last name for partial matches.
Baltimore County has District Court locations in Catonsville, Essex, and Towson. Dundalk cases often go to the Essex District Court at 8914 Kelso Drive (410-512-2300) since it is the closest. The Circuit Court at 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson handles felony cases from Dundalk. Both courts issue warrants under Maryland Rule 4-212 for arrests and Rule 4-347 for bench warrants. All warrant records from these courts show up in Case Search once the warrant is part of the court file.
Under the Maryland Public Information Act (General Provisions Article §§ 4-101), you can also file a written request for warrant records from any Baltimore County agency. The agency has 10 business days to respond. Copies cost $0.50 per page. The first two hours of search time are generally free.
Dundalk Warrant Types
Several warrant types affect Dundalk residents. Each has its own rules and records.
- Arrest warrants issued on probable cause for criminal charges
- Bench warrants for failure to appear at Dundalk court dates
- Search warrants for Dundalk properties (valid 15 days)
- Child support warrants (body attachments)
- Capias pro fine warrants for unpaid court fines
Arrest warrants in Dundalk stay on the books until the person is found or a judge recalls the warrant. Under Criminal Procedure § 1-203, search warrants require probable cause and must describe the location to be searched. Once served, the search warrant gets returned to court and becomes a public record. Bench warrants from Rule 4-347 also have no time limit. If you missed a court date for a Dundalk case years ago, the bench warrant is likely still active. The only way to clear it is to go to court or turn yourself in.
Baltimore County Warrant Resources
The Baltimore County warrant search page provides search tools and information about warrant records for Dundalk and the rest of the county.
This page includes the child support warrant search tool and links to other Baltimore County warrant resources. Dundalk residents can use it as a starting point for any warrant record search in the county.
Get Copies of Dundalk Warrant Records
To get copies of warrant records from Dundalk cases, visit the Circuit Court clerk at 401 Bosley Avenue in Towson. The clerk is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Copies cost $0.50 per page. You can also go to the Essex District Court for records from misdemeanor cases tied to Dundalk. Bring a valid ID and the case number if you have it.
You can file a formal MPIA request if you need records from the police or sheriff. Write to the PIA representative at the Baltimore County Police Department or the Sheriff's Office. Be clear about what records you need and include names, dates, and case details. The agency must respond within 10 business days. Some active warrant records may be withheld to protect ongoing law enforcement work. Juvenile records are not available to the public under Maryland law.
Note: Executed search warrants become public record, but active arrest warrants are often kept sealed until they are served.
Nearby Cities With Warrant Records
Dundalk is in eastern Baltimore County, near several other communities with their own warrant record resources.
Baltimore County Warrant Records
Dundalk is in Baltimore County. All warrant records from Dundalk go through the county police, sheriff, and courts. The county seat is Towson, where the Circuit Court and Sheriff's Office are based. For full county search tools and resources, visit the Baltimore County warrant records page.