VINE System

The Maryland Victim Information & Notification Everyday System (VINE) is a confidential automated service enabling victims to track an offender’s custody or court case status. Notification is provided by phone and email regarding the offender’s release, transfer, escape, hearing violations or change in supervising agent and upcoming hearings and court status changes.

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1-866-MD-4-VINE

Maryland Registered Sex Offender Website

The Maryland Sex Offender Registry Website is an important tool that families can use to protect themselves, their children, and those they care for from individuals with criminal sexual behaviors. You will be able to find registered sex offenders living and working near you, be notified of registrants’ movements, and explore resources that will help you to prevent and get treatment for sexual abuse.
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School Bus Crossing Arm

View/Pay Citation or Request Court Date
View/Pay Citation or Request Court Date
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Pay by Phone: Call 877-504-7080 and follow automated prompts. Have citation number and credit card ready (Visa/Master Card/ Discover)

Pay by Mail: Check or Money Order should be made payable to Carroll County, Maryland and mailed to:

School Bus Safety Program
P.O. Box 411472
Boston, MA 02241-1472

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Fingerprinting

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office does not provide fingerprinting services.
Please refer to the local providers below.

Absolute Investigative Fingerprinting and Security Services

Westminster, MD – We offer Livescan and ink fingerprinting services. We are authorized and certified through the State of Maryland and C.J.I.S. to electronically transmit State and Federal Criminal Background record requests to the Central Repository.

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410-857-6460

Essential Support Services

Eldersburg, MD – We use state-of-the-art equipment, optical fingerprint recognition, verification and identification. We utilize both Fingerprint cards and Live Scan (Electronic Fingerprinting). Our technicians are trained and certified.

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443-547-2223

State and Local Resources

Allied Agencies

County Resources

Carroll County Health Department

The Carroll County Health Department is dedicated to promoting community health and wellness by educating and protecting the public through collaboration with community partners. Our vision is a safe and healthy community for all.

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Carroll County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are responsible for legislative and executive policy decisions affecting County government agencies. The Commissioners provide leadership, define policy, and enact programs to meet community needs. The administrative office assists the Commissioners in day-to-day government operations.

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Carroll County Board Of Education

Carroll County Public Schools focuses on excellence by preparing students to be globally competitive, addressing the needs of individual students, maintaining an effective workforce, and ensuring students are educated in safe and orderly environments. 

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Humane Society

The Humane Society of Carroll County advocates for the health and proper care of animals. With a goal of finding suitable homes for abandoned and stray animals, and enforcing state and county animal laws, the Humane Society continues its legacy of advocating for the humane treatment of animals.

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See Click Report

CLICK REPORT is an easy way for anyone to report non-emergency issues to Carroll County, MD while on-the-go. Use this efficient tool to report concerns such as potholes, damaged street signs, graffiti, street maintenance, street light issues, damaged trees, park maintenance and more. Using your phone’s GPS, you can help identify the exact location of the problem, and attach a picture.

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Carroll County Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce is tasked with connecting residents, businesses, and communities within Carroll County. This is achieved through economic and industrial development with programs and events in correlation with the County Commissioners. If you have questions about businesses in Carroll County or would like to become a member, start here!

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Rent Assistance

Human Services Programs of Carroll County (HSP) gives HOPE, inspires CHANGE, and provides OPPORTUNITY by mobilizing our community in the fight against poverty. For more than 30 years, HSP has served as Carroll County’s Community Action Agency. Our programs are designed to address the root causes of poverty and compliment and leverage public services, while guiding low-income households toward a path of self-sufficiency.
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Other Resources