Find DUI Records in Wicomico County

Wicomico County DUI records are maintained at the Circuit Court in Salisbury and are available to the public through online case search or in-person requests. Whether you need to look up a recent DUI case, confirm a disposition, or obtain a certified copy of a court document, this page covers the courts, fees, procedures, and resources you need to access Wicomico County DUI filings and related criminal records.

How to Search Wicomico County DUI Records

The fastest way to find Wicomico County DUI records is through the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal. It's free, it's available any time, and it covers both Circuit and District Court filings. Criminal records for Wicomico County go back to August 7, 2000. Civil records are available from October 14, 1997. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show the charge, court dates, and case status.

DUI charges appear under criminal case types and are typically listed with the statute reference. Under Transportation § 21-902, DUI and DWI charges are distinct. A DUI means BAC of 0.08 or higher. DWI means BAC of 0.07. Both show up in Wicomico County case records. The online tool does not give you document images, but it does confirm that a case exists and shows the outcome. From there, you can decide if you need certified copies from the clerk.

Additional criminal record information for Wicomico County is available at wicomicorecords.us, which aggregates local court and records information for the county.

The Wicomico County criminal records page provides background on accessing DUI filings and court records in Salisbury.

Note: Search results from Case Search may not reflect same-day filings. Allow one to two business days for new Wicomico County DUI cases to appear in the system.

Wicomico County Circuit Court Records

The Circuit Court for Wicomico County is the main repository for DUI court records in the county. Clerk Mark S. Bowen runs the office at 101 North Division Street in Salisbury. The phone number is 410-543-6551, and email inquiries can go to wicomicoclerk@mdcourts.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Circuit Court clerk's page has current contact and filing information.

To request Wicomico County DUI records in person, you will need a valid government-issued photo ID. Bring the subject's full name and date of birth, or the case number if you have it. Staff will provide a records request form to fill out. There is a $5.00 search fee for each records request at the Wicomico County clerk's office. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00. Make checks payable to Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send them to 101 North Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request and the applicable fees. Processing times vary by volume, so in-person or online search is faster when you just need to confirm basic case details.

The clerk's page at mdcourts.gov covers hours, fees, and contact options for the Wicomico County Circuit Court in Salisbury.

Wicomico County District Court DUI Filings

The District Court for Wicomico County handles most first-appearance DUI proceedings in Salisbury. The court sits at 201 Baptist Street and can be reached at 410-334-3325 or toll-free at 1-800-943-4916. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. DUI misdemeanor charges go through District Court first, and cases requesting a jury trial get moved up to the Circuit Court.

The District Court directory for Wicomico County has the latest contact details, judge listings, and scheduling information. If you want to track a DUI case through the District Court, the Maryland Judiciary Case Search portal links directly to District Court dockets for Wicomico County.

The District Court directory page lists court contacts and schedules for Wicomico County DUI proceedings in Salisbury.

Note: First-time DUI offenders in Wicomico County may be referred to the Wicomico County Circuit Adult Drug Court, which runs a DUI treatment program with Spring and Fall graduation ceremonies.

Wicomico County Sheriff DUI Arrest Records

The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office at 401 N. Shipley Street in Salisbury maintains DUI arrest reports made by deputies. Call the main line at 410-548-4890 or reach the records unit at extension 112. To get a copy of an arrest report, file a Public Information Act request. The office has up to 30 days to fulfill the request. Mail requests to Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, 401 N. Shipley Street, Salisbury, MD 21801.

The Salisbury Police Department handles arrests within city limits. Their reports are separate from the sheriff's records. If you need a DUI arrest report from inside Salisbury city limits, contact the Salisbury Police Department directly. Both agencies can confirm whether a person was arrested and can provide the basic incident report through a formal PIA request. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services also maintains statewide criminal history data at dpscs.state.md.us.

How Long Wicomico County Keeps DUI Records

Wicomico County follows the state's records retention schedule. DUI and DWI case records are kept for 10 years. Misdemeanor convictions stay on file for 75 years. Felony convictions are retained permanently. Misdemeanor acquittals are kept for 10 years. Traffic violations without a conviction are retained for 3 years. These rules apply whether the record is held at the Circuit Court or the District Court.

Retention periods affect whether a record is still accessible when you request it. A DUI case from 12 years ago that ended in acquittal may no longer be in the active records system. For older Wicomico County DUI records, ask the clerk directly whether the file is available and whether it must be retrieved from archive storage. Some archived files may take longer to produce.

Maryland DUI Laws and Wicomico County Cases

Wicomico County DUI prosecutions follow Maryland's state statute at Transportation § 21-902. DUI at 0.08 BAC or higher is a misdemeanor on the first offense. It carries up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Twelve license points are assessed, and a conviction can lead to a license revocation of up to six months. A second DUI within five years triggers Noah's Law ignition interlock requirements. A third offense brings up to three years in jail and mandatory interlock for three years.

DWI at a BAC of 0.07 is a lesser charge. A first DWI in Wicomico County means up to two months in jail and a $500 fine. Eight license points apply. Penalties increase for repeat offenses or if a minor was in the vehicle at the time. Transporting a child while impaired adds up to $1,000 in extra fines and up to one more year of possible jail time under Maryland law.

After a DUI arrest in Wicomico County, an officer can confiscate the driver's license and issue a 45-day paper temporary license. License suspension starts on day 46. Drivers have 10 days to request an MVA hearing to fight the suspension. Information on driver record questions is at mva.maryland.gov. Questions about the legal process in plain language are also covered at peoples-law.org.

Expungement of Wicomico County DUI Records

Maryland law under Criminal Procedure § 10-105 governs expungement of court records. For Wicomico County DUI cases, the key change came on October 1, 2024, when the law expanded to allow probation before judgment outcomes to be expunged after 15 years. This applies to DUI cases where the defendant received a PBJ rather than a conviction. An outright guilty plea or guilty verdict for DUI remains on the record and is not currently eligible for expungement in Maryland.

To seek expungement of a Wicomico County DUI record, file a petition in the court where the case was heard, either the District Court or Circuit Court in Salisbury. There is no fee to file. The State's Attorney has 30 days to object. If no objection comes, the court can grant the petition without a hearing. All charges from the same incident that form a "unit" under § 10-107 must be expunged together. The clerk's office at 101 North Division Street can provide the correct petition form.

Note: Even after expungement of Wicomico County DUI records from court files, the MVA may separately retain driving history related to the incident for its own administrative purposes.

Nearby Counties

Wicomico County is surrounded by several other counties on Maryland's Eastern Shore. If a DUI incident occurred near a county line, the case may have been filed in a neighboring county court instead.