Juvenile Records - Access by Baltimore City Mayor's Office

Baltimore families: limited juvenile record sharing

Beginning October 1, 2026, three Baltimore mayoral offices can see a child’s police and court records, and fingerprints, only when the office is giving that child services. Police record access must relate to providing programs and building a treatment plan. Court record and fingerprint access applies only when the office works with the Department of Juvenile Services and supports treatment, rehabilitation, reentry, or continuity of care. Before any access, the office must sign a written agreement with the agency sharing the record and get a single written consent from the parent or guardian. The agreement must list the exact records, explain why they are needed, limit use, ban redisclosure, and require compliance with privacy laws. The offices are liable for any unauthorized release. These authorities end September 30, 2031.