Crime Numbers
The Maryland Department of State Police publishes annual crime data for all counties in Maryland. Its latest report shows that there were 322 violent crimes and 2,171 property crimes in Cecil County in 2017. Compared to the crime statistics for 2013, these figures represent 30.1% and 27.9% dips in violent crime and property crime rates respectively.
The MDSP 2017 annual crime report reveals that law enforcement agencies recorded 3 murder, 15 rapes, 69 robberies, and 235 aggravated assaults in Cecil County. Reported incidences of property crimes include 479 burglaries, 1,549 larceny-thefts, and 143 motor vehicle thefts. The five-year crime trend for Cecil County shows that murder (66.7%), and motor vehicle theft (28.8%) rates went up between 2013 and 2017. In the same period, rape (42.3%), robbery (19.8%), aggravated assault (26.3%), burglary (40.6%), and larceny (20.9%) rates went down.
Criminal Records
The Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is a central repository that receives, maintains, and disseminates Maryland’s criminal history records.
To obtain criminal history records for Cecil County, the county Sheriff's Office offers LiveScan services which electronically submits fingerprints to the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Central Repository. Fingerprinting services are by appointment only. Call (410) 392-2118 to schedule an appointment before visiting at:
Cecil County Sheriff’s Office
107 Chesapeake Blvd.,
Suite 112
Elkton, MD 21921
Modes of payment accepted are money orders, certified checks, personal checks, company checks or cashier’s checks, made payable to Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. Fees range from $38 to $52 depending on fingerprinting type.
Police reports for Cecil County are available for $5 via check or money order made payable to the Cecil County Sheriff's Office. Reports can only be issued in person and can be picked up between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact the Sheriff's Office at the address above.
The Sheriff’s Office is the designated local law enforcement unit for Cecil County and maintains the registration records of sex offenders who reside in Cecil County. However, to search for registered sex offenders in Cecil County, select Cecil on the county feature of the Maryland Sex Offender webpage. Other required details to complete a search on the registry include zip code, first name, and the last name of the offender.
Jail Information
The Cecil County Detention Center is the only correctional facility in the county. Its address is:
500 Landing Lane
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone:(410) 996-5800
Funds may be deposited into the inmate's account during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or during visiting hours, in the lobby kiosk. Funds may also be deposited online or by phone at (866) 345-1884.
The Cecil County Detention Centre's Administration recommends that funds be placed in the inmates account by 8:30 a.m. on Sunday in order to meet the commissary deadline for each week. Administration does not accept money orders, checks or any form of money but insists all funds go through the Access Secure Deposits kiosk, website or phone number.
Inmate Records
The Cecil County Jail is overseen by the county Sheriff’s Office. To find individuals incarcerated in the county prison, visit or call the facility using the contact information provided above. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services also provides an inmate locator search option on its website to search for inmates incarcerated in correctional facilities within the state.
Court Records
The Circuit Court is the highest trial court in Cecil County. The county also has a district court and an orphans’ court. Below are the addresses and contact information of these courts:
Cecil County Circuit Court
Cecil County Circuit Courthouse
129 E Main St
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: (410) 996-3024
Cecil County District Court
District Court/Multi-Service Center
170 E Main St
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: (410) 996-2700
Cecil County Orphans' Court
129 E Main St
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: (410) 996-5330
Fax: (410) 996-1039
The Maryland Judicial Case Search Website provides public access to the case records of the Maryland District and Circuit Courts. To search court records for Cecil County, choose District Court or Cecil County Circuit Court in the court field on the case search webpage.
Vital Records
Certified copies of birth and death certificates from 1939 to present for Cecil County are available from the Office of Vital Records of the county's Health Department. For persons born prior to 1939, certified copies of the birth records are available from the Division of Vital Records in Baltimore, Maryland.
To obtain copies of birth or death certificates from Cecil County Health Department, download and complete an Application for Certified Copy of Maryland Birth Record or an Application for Certified Copy of Maryland Death Record. A copy costs $25 and each additional copy costs $20. Payment forms accepted are cash, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Applicants may be required to present a valid government-issued photo ID. The Office of Vital Records is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Maryland Department of Health verifies divorces that occurred on or after January 1, 1992, and issues certified copies of marriage certificates that occurred on or after January 1, 2007. To obtain certified copies for marriages performed before January 1, 2007, and divorce verifications, contact the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court in Cecil County. Payment forms accepted are cash, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
To obtain certified marriage certificates or a verification of divorce record, download and complete an Application for Certified Copy of Maryland Marriage Record or an Application for Verification of Divorce Record.
Mail-in requests should be accompanied with a self-addressed stamped envelope, photocopy of a valid photo ID and the required fee of $12. Payment forms accepted are check or money order made payable to the Division of Vital Records. Mail in complete application to:
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 68760
Baltimore, MD 21215-0036
Online orders are also available. To order by phone, call (410) 764-3038. In-person requests are available by visiting the Division of Vital Records in Baltimore located at:
6764B Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215.
Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check, or money order made payable to the Division of Vital Records.
