Kent County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Kent County, Maryland; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Kent County public records: common questions
Where to search Kent County records
Kent County, Maryland court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services. Check current custody through Sheriff's Office detention-center location, protective-order, and local service FAQs.
- Court casesKent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services
- Current custodySheriff's Office detention-center location, protective-order, and local service FAQs
- Statewide recordsUse the Maryland state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Kent County Circuit Court, District Court, and Orphans' Court are located at 103 North Cross Street in Chestertown.
- The Kent County Circuit Court Clerk's Office is led by Sherise L. Kennard and maintains civil, criminal, juvenile, land, and other court and county records.
- The Maryland District Court for Kent County hears landlord-tenant, replevin, traffic, misdemeanor, certain felony, and civil cases up to $30,000, and does not conduct jury trials.
- The Kent County Sheriff's Office is located at 104 Vickers Drive, Unit B, Chestertown, and lists phone number 410-778-2279.
- The Sheriff's Office states that it serves legal papers at the direction of the District and Circuit Courts, provides Circuit Court security, and enforces court orders.
- Kent County land-record indexing dates to 1656, with historical land records dating to 1636.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Sheriff's Office detention-center location, protective-order, and local service FAQs | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Kent County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, court security, civil process, and contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Kent County official source (mdcourts.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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Records for Kent County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Kent County has 19,565 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 24-029
- Population
- 19,565 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Kent County Circuit Court, District Court, and Orphans' Court are located at 103 North Cross Street in Chestertown.
- Local detail
- The Kent County Circuit Court Clerk's Office is led by Sherise L. Kennard and maintains civil, criminal, juvenile, land, and other court and county records.
- Local detail
- The Maryland District Court for Kent County hears landlord-tenant, replevin, traffic, misdemeanor, certain felony, and civil cases up to $30,000, and does not conduct jury trials.
- Local detail
- The Kent County Sheriff's Office is located at 104 Vickers Drive, Unit B, Chestertown, and lists phone number 410-778-2279.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office states that it serves legal papers at the direction of the District and Circuit Courts, provides Circuit Court security, and enforces court orders.
- Local detail
- Kent County land-record indexing dates to 1656, with historical land records dating to 1636.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Kent County Circuit Court, District Court, and Orphans' Court are located at 103 North Cross Street in Chestertown.
- Local detail: The Kent County Circuit Court Clerk's Office is led by Sherise L. Kennard and maintains civil, criminal, juvenile, land, and other court and county records.
- Local detail: The Maryland District Court for Kent County hears landlord-tenant, replevin, traffic, misdemeanor, certain felony, and civil cases up to $30,000, and does not conduct jury trials.
How do I search a Kent County Circuit or District Court case?
For Kent County, start with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services and Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search a Kent County Circuit or District Court case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court hours, judges, clerks, schedules, and filing procedures may change and should be confirmed with Maryland Courts.
Which Kent County court handles a traffic, landlord-tenant, misdemeanor, civil, family, or felony matter?
For Kent County, start with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services and Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Kent County court handles a traffic, landlord-tenant, misdemeanor, civil, family, or felony matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court hours, judges, clerks, schedules, and filing procedures may change and should be confirmed with Maryland Courts.
How do I contact the Kent County Circuit Court Clerk?
For Kent County, start with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services and Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Kent County Circuit Court Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court hours, judges, clerks, schedules, and filing procedures may change and should be confirmed with Maryland Courts.
How do I search Kent County land records, deeds, or mortgages?
For Kent County, start with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services and Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Kent County land records, deeds, or mortgages depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court hours, judges, clerks, schedules, and filing procedures may change and should be confirmed with Maryland Courts.
How do I check custody status or contact the Kent County Detention Center?
For Kent County, start with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services and Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I check custody status or contact the Kent County Detention Center depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court hours, judges, clerks, schedules, and filing procedures may change and should be confirmed with Maryland Courts.
How do I request a Kent County Sheriff's Office public record under Maryland's MPIA?
For Kent County, start with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services and Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Kent County Sheriff's Office public record under Maryland's MPIA depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court hours, judges, clerks, schedules, and filing procedures may change and should be confirmed with Maryland Courts.
How do I seek a protective order through the Kent County District Court Commissioner?
For Kent County, start with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services and Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I seek a protective order through the Kent County District Court Commissioner depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court hours, judges, clerks, schedules, and filing procedures may change and should be confirmed with Maryland Courts.
Does my matter belong in a county court or a municipal or town court?
For Kent County, start with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services and Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Does my matter belong in a county court or a municipal or town court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Court hours, judges, clerks, schedules, and filing procedures may change and should be confirmed with Maryland Courts.
Kent County criminal and court records
Start with Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services for the official Kent County court path. County: The reviewed official pages do not provide a complete neighboring-county or parcel-boundary description. Address-level boundaries require official county GIS, assessment, planning, or land-record resources. Court: Kent County is in Maryland's 2nd Judicial Circuit with Caroline, Cecil, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties. Local Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts are based in Chestertown.
Municipal courts and nearby local records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Kent County Sheriff's Office and Kent County Detention Center are located in the same Chestertown complex. Current inmate-roster, visitation, and release procedures were not verified in the reviewed official pages. Municipal: Municipal or town ordinance matters may be handled separately from county Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts. A complete current list of Kent County municipal courts and boundaries was not verified.
Kent County jail and custody information
For current custody information, start with Sheriff's Office detention-center location, protective-order, and local service FAQs. Court hours, judges, clerks, schedules, and filing procedures may change and should be confirmed with Maryland Courts.
Police and incident records
For police or incident records, use Kent County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, court security, civil process, and contact information. The reviewed official sources do not provide a current public inmate roster or complete detention visitation schedule.
Maryland statewide record sources
Statewide Maryland sources are separate from Kent County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities and local search areas
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Nearby Maryland county pages
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Official Kent County and Maryland record sources
For an official starting point, use Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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