Kent County Criminal Records
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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 District Court jurisdiction, courthouse, personnel, and contact information. Check current custody through Sheriff's Office detention-center location, protective-order, and local service FAQs.
- Court casesKent County District Court jurisdiction, courthouse, personnel, and contact information
- 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 District Court jurisdiction, courthouse, personnel, and contact information | 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 | |
| Official records | Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Kent County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. 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?
The reviewed Kent County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Kent County court handles a traffic, landlord-tenant, misdemeanor, civil, family, or felony matter?
The approved official source set for Kent County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I contact the Kent County Circuit Court Clerk?
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. Check Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I search Kent County land records, deeds, or mortgages?
The reviewed official sources for Kent County do not identify a dedicated land-record or recorder portal. Use Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
How do I check custody status or contact the Kent County Detention Center?
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. Use Sheriff's Office detention-center location, protective-order, and local service FAQs for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How do I request a Kent County Sheriff's Office public record under Maryland's MPIA?
No reviewed official source for Kent County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Kent County Sheriff's Office law enforcement, court security, civil process, and contact information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How do I seek a protective order through the Kent County District Court Commissioner?
The reviewed Kent County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Kent County District Court jurisdiction, courthouse, personnel, and contact information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Does my matter belong in a county court or a municipal or town court?
No reviewed official source for Kent County establishes a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Kent County Circuit Court Clerk records, land records, licenses, and court services to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Municipal courts and other local systems
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.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Kent County court and felony 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.
Police records and public-record requests
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.
Kent County custody and jail 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.
Maryland state-level 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.
Official Kent County and Maryland record sources
For an official starting point, use Maryland Courts directory for Kent County Circuit, District, and Orphans' Courts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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