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Police & jail

Charles County Sheriff's Association

The Charles County Sheriff's Office serves court papers and warrants and provides courthouse security, and it holds the records of the process its deputies serve and the sheriff's sales.

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Property records

Charles County Property Information

The Charles County property search gives the owner, the parcel number, the legal description and the assessed value of each parcel in the county.

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Court records

Charles Circuit Court

The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County keeps the county's civil, criminal, family and land case files and issues copies of the court's records.

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Charles County at a glance

State
Maryland
County seat
La Plata
Population
166,617
Area
643 sq mi
Founded
1658
Cities and towns
21

Charles County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Charles County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Charles County.

Police Departments. In addition to Charles County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Charles County. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage and response throughout Charles County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Charles County is primarily provided by Charles County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 6915 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646. Arrest records in Charles County are considered public information under the Maryland Public Information Act (Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, §§ 4-101 through 4-601).

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Charles County are maintained by Charles County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office website, allowing the public to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Charles County are taken and retained by Charles County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either in person or via their website.

The facility is located at 6905 Crain Highway, La Plata, MD 20646. You can contact the detention center directly at (301) 932-3100 for assistance or visit the Sheriff's Office website for online inmate search options. Birth certificates for births occurring in Charles County can be requested through the state office or through Charles County Health Department at 8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677 (phone: 301-609-6900), which is a local deputy registrar. Property tax records and assessment information are maintained by Charles County Department of Finance, Tax Division, at 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646 (phone: 301-645-0550). 200 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646 • Phone: 301-645-0656 Property and land records in Charles County are maintained by the Land Records Division of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, located at 200 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646 (phone: 301-932-3220). 200 Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646 • Phone: 301-932-3270

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Charles County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Charles County

Old mine sites
20
Still producing
22
Worked underground, in the mine records
2
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel; Diatomite; Stone, Crushed/Broken; Limestone, General
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
80
Shafts and tunnels
2
What they are
gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, borrow pit, adit
Maps surveyed
1946 to 1993
Records behind them
137 records for 122 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 42 named mine sites inside the county, 20 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 80 holes drawn inside the county, 2 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Diatomite; Stone, Crushed/Broken; Limestone, General.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Maryland's coal mining is confined to Allegany and Garrett Counties.

Charles County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
Maryland mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Charles County (42 shown, 80 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Charles County public-records FAQs

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Charles County, Maryland?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the county sheriff's office or a city police department. Ask that agency for its record. Maryland Commercial Law Article 14-1324: a website that charges a fee to remove arrest photos must remove a person's photo, free, within 30 days of a written request when the record was expunged or shielded or the judgment was vacated.

How do I get a criminal background check in Charles County, Maryland?

The Maryland criminal history record comes from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository. Fingerprint based only: in Maryland, go to any authorized fingerprinting location; outside Maryland, request a fingerprint card from the Central Repository, P.O. Box 32708, Pikesville, Maryland 21282-2708. Fee: State background check only: $18.00 by mail, $38.00 in person (includes the $20.00 CJIS service fee).

How can I look up sex offenders in Charles County, Maryland?

Search the Maryland Sex Offender Registry (DPSCS), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Charles County, Maryland?

Register with the local board of elections or through the Maryland State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes, at an early voting center in your county or at your assigned election day polling place, with a document that proves where you live.

How do I look up property records in Charles County, Maryland?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Charles County are kept by the Charles County Department of Land Records in the county Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Property values are set by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, and tax bills come from the county or Baltimore City finance office or treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Charles County, Maryland?

Certified birth and death certificates for Maryland come from the Maryland Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. Some Maryland local health departments issue birth and death certificates to walk in customers; their fees vary by jurisdiction. By mail with the application, payment, a self addressed envelope and a copy of your ID to the Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, MD 21215-0036; online through VitalChek Network, the independent company the office has partnered with; or at some local health departments. Fee: $10.00 for a birth certificate and $10.00 for a death certificate ($12.00 for each additional death copy in the same transaction).

How do I find business license records in Charles County, Maryland?

Business entity filings are searched with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (Maryland Business Express). Maryland Business Express says some areas require a local business license; contact your county's office of inspections, licensing or permits, or your county's Clerk of the Circuit Court.

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