Severn Warrant Records Search
Severn warrant records are maintained by Anne Arundel County law enforcement and the county court system. Severn is an unincorporated community, so it has no city police or local court. All warrant records for Severn fall under Anne Arundel County control. You can search for warrants tied to Severn through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search, by calling the Anne Arundel County Sheriff, or by contacting the Western District police station that covers the Severn area. The county system handles every type of warrant, from arrest warrants to bench warrants and search warrants.
Severn Overview
Severn Police and Warrant Activity
The Anne Arundel County Police Department covers Severn through its Western District station. The station is at 8273 Telegraph Road in Odenton. You can call them at 410-222-6135. Officers from this station respond to calls in Severn, make arrests, and serve warrants in the area. When they arrest someone on a warrant in Severn, the arrest record goes into the county system and links back to the original court case.
Severn has no municipal police force. Everything goes through the county. The Anne Arundel County Police records division at 410-222-8600 keeps incident reports and arrest records for Severn cases. If you need a copy of an arrest report tied to a warrant in Severn, contact this office. The main headquarters is at 8495 Veterans Highway in Millersville, but the Western District station in Odenton is the closest office to most Severn residents.
| Station | AACPD Western District |
|---|---|
| Address | 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD 21113 |
| Phone | 410-222-6135 |
| Records Division | 410-222-8600 |
The Anne Arundel County Sheriff at 8 Church Circle in Annapolis also handles warrant services for Severn. Their phone is 410-222-1571. The sheriff serves civil warrants, body attachments, and court orders. For criminal warrants, the county police take the lead. Both create records that become part of the court file for Severn cases.
Search Severn Warrant Records Online
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search is the best free tool for looking up Severn warrant records. Go to the site, pick Anne Arundel County from the list, and type in the name. Case results show warrant entries like "Bench Warrant Issued" or "Failure to Appear." Click on a case to see the full record. The system defaults to exact name matches, so use the % symbol after the first letter of the last name for broader results.
Case Search covers both District Court and Circuit Court cases from Anne Arundel County. Severn cases may go to either the Glen Burnie District Court at 7500 Gov. Ritchie Highway or the Annapolis District Court at 251 Rowe Boulevard. The Circuit Court at 8 Church Circle in Annapolis handles felony cases from Severn. All warrant records from these courts are in the Case Search system once the warrant is on file.
The county sheriff can also help with warrant inquiries. Call 410-222-1490 to ask about a specific warrant. You can visit the sheriff in person at 8 Church Circle during business hours. Under the Maryland Public Information Act (General Provisions Article §§ 4-101), you have the right to request public records from any county agency. This includes warrant records once they are part of the public file.
Types of Warrants in Severn
Warrant records in Severn cover the same types you find across Anne Arundel County. Arrest warrants get issued when police establish probable cause for a crime. Under Maryland Rule 4-212, each arrest warrant must list the name, the charges, and be signed by a judge or commissioner. Bench warrants under Rule 4-347 come when someone misses a Severn court date. These have no expiration. They stay active until the person is found or a judge recalls the warrant.
Search warrants for Severn properties follow Criminal Procedure § 1-203. A judge or commissioner must find probable cause before signing the warrant. The warrant must describe the place and the items to be seized. Officers have 15 days to carry out a search warrant. After it is served and returned to the court, the search warrant becomes a public record that anyone can request.
Other warrant types that show up in Severn records include:
- Child support warrants (body attachments)
- Capias warrants for unpaid court fines
- Fugitive warrants from other states
- Probation violation warrants
All of these create records in the Anne Arundel County court system. Under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article § 2-607, the clerk keeps track of every warrant the court issues. You can request copies from the clerk in Annapolis.
Anne Arundel County Court Resources
The Anne Arundel County courts and judicial services page lists all court locations and law enforcement contacts for the county, including those that serve Severn.
This page is a good starting point for Severn residents who need court contact information, hours, or directions. It covers the full range of judicial services in Anne Arundel County that handle warrant records.
Request Severn Warrant Records
You can get copies of warrant records from Severn cases in a few ways. Visit the Circuit Court clerk at 8 Church Circle in Annapolis. Copies cost $0.50 per page. You can also go to the District Court in Glen Burnie for records from misdemeanor cases. Bring a valid ID and a case number if you have one. The clerk can look up records by name, but having the case number speeds things up.
For a formal request, file under the Maryland Public Information Act. Write to the PIA representative at the Anne Arundel County Police or the court clerk. Include the full name of the person, the type of record you need, and any dates or case numbers you know. The agency must answer within 10 business days. Standard fees are $0.50 per page for copies. The first two hours of search time are free. Extra search time costs $50 per hour. Some records may not be available if they are sealed, shielded, or involve a juvenile case.
Note: The Anne Arundel County Detention Center at 4498 Vasquez Road in Glen Burnie can confirm if someone is in custody on a Severn warrant.
Severn Warrant Records and Maryland Law
Maryland law governs how warrant records are created and kept in Severn. The MPIA under General Provisions Article §§ 4-101 gives the public the right to access government records. However, active warrant details may be held back to protect ongoing cases. Once a warrant is served and the case moves through court, the full record is generally open. Agencies must respond to records requests within 10 business days.
Criminal Procedure § 1-203 sets the rules for search warrants that affect Severn properties. Rule 4-212 covers arrest warrant procedures. Rule 4-347 handles bench warrants. These laws apply the same way in Severn as they do in any part of Maryland. The court clerk tracks all warrants under Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article § 2-607, so there is a paper trail for every warrant tied to a Severn case.
Nearby Cities With Warrant Records
Severn is in the western part of Anne Arundel County. These nearby communities also have warrant records through their county court systems.
Anne Arundel County Warrant Records
Severn is in Anne Arundel County. All warrant records from the area go through the county court system, sheriff, and police department. For the full list of county resources, search tools, and contact details, visit the Anne Arundel County warrant records page.