Active warrants in Maryland are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in Maryland.
What this page covers: Maryland state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.
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Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.mdsp.maryland.gov — Official Maryland Wants & Warrants — State portal for Maryland wants & warrants
- FBI Most Wanted Fugitives — Federal fugitive list (national)
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted — U.S. Marshals top fugitives
- DOJ Wanted Fugitives — Department of Justice component agencies
- ICE Most Wanted — Immigration & Customs Enforcement
- DEA Most Wanted Fugitives — Drug Enforcement Administration
- ATF Most Wanted — Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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Wants & Warrants Databases
15 official Maryland wants & warrants sources.
Wants & Warrants
Maryland Counties
All 24 Maryland counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Which Maryland counties publish jail rosters and sheriff records online
12 of Maryland's 24 counties run their own online source for jail rosters and sheriff records, based on what this directory indexes. Every other county is covered by the statewide systems listed above — click a county for its full records page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I check the Maryland most-wanted list?▼
Maryland's statewide wanted-persons and active-warrant information is published by the Official Maryland Wants & Warrants. View the current list at www.mdsp.maryland.gov. Additional federal fugitives can be reviewed on the FBI Most-Wanted portal.
How do I know if I have an outstanding warrant in Maryland?▼
Most warrants in Maryland are issued at the county or municipal level by the local court or sheriff. The Official Maryland Wants & Warrants (www.mdsp.maryland.gov) publishes statewide and felony-level warrant data; for misdemeanor and traffic warrants you generally must contact the clerk of the issuing court directly. Sheriffs in each county also maintain local active-warrant pages.
Can a private person serve or enforce a warrant in Maryland?▼
No. Only sworn law-enforcement officers can serve and execute warrants in Maryland. Civilians who locate a wanted person should report the information to the Official Maryland Wants & Warrants or local law enforcement at www.mdsp.maryland.gov rather than attempt direct contact. Some Maryland warrants also carry a reward administered by the issuing agency.
How do I clear an old Maryland warrant?▼
A Maryland warrant generally must be cleared through the court that issued it — by appearing in person, hiring counsel, or filing a motion to quash. The Official Maryland Wants & Warrants can confirm whether a warrant is currently active in the statewide system at www.mdsp.maryland.gov, but only the issuing judge can recall or quash it.
Does Maryland share warrant data with other states?▼
Yes. Maryland warrants that meet entry criteria are uploaded to the FBI's National Crime Information Center (NCIC), making them visible to law enforcement nationwide. The Official Maryland Wants & Warrants at www.mdsp.maryland.gov manages Maryland's NCIC interface and entry standards.