Information You Submit
Search Entries
When a visitor types a name, location, or other search term into a partner-powered search tool, that query is sent to the third-party provider operating the tool. This site does not keep its own log of those search terms.
Messages
If a visitor sends an email or message, the submitted details may be kept long enough to read, route, and answer the message. Those messages are not shared outside the organization unless a legal requirement calls for disclosure.
Information Collected Automatically
Standard web systems may collect technical details when a page loads or when a visitor moves through the site.
- IP address or similar network identifier.
- Browser name, browser version, and language settings.
- Device type, screen size, and operating system.
- Pages viewed and approximate time spent on those pages.
- The referring website, search engine, or campaign when available.
- Date and time stamps connected with visits and requests.
Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may be used to understand traffic, measure performance, remember basic preferences, or support advertising. A browser can block or delete cookies, but some features may work differently if cookies are unavailable.
How Information Is Used
- Keep pages available, responsive, and secure.
- Send search requests to the partner service selected by the visitor.
- Understand which Montgomery County custody and court-record pages are useful.
- Detect broken links, page errors, abuse, and other technical problems.
- Display advertising or sponsored results that may be more relevant to visitors.
Government and Third-Party Links
This site links to Montgomery County DOCR pages, Maryland DPSCS, Maryland Judiciary Case Search, VINELink, BOP, ICE, and other outside resources. Once a visitor leaves this site, the destination site's privacy notice, terms, Maryland Public Information Act process, Maryland court access rules, or other governing rules control that separate interaction.
Advertising partners and search partners may use their own tracking technologies across websites. Those systems are controlled by the partner, not by this site.
Who May Receive Information
Personal information is not sold as a standalone list. It may be made available to limited parties that help operate the site or respond to lawful demands.
- Search partners that process submitted search queries.
- Analytics providers that measure site use and performance.
- Advertising networks that deliver or measure sponsored content.
- Law-enforcement agencies, courts, regulators, or government bodies when required by a valid subpoena, order, warrant, or similar legal process.
Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are used to protect information handled by this site. No website, email system, search tool, or internet connection can be promised as completely secure.
Visitors Under 18
This site is intended for adults. It does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If a minor has submitted information, a parent or guardian may request deletion.
Your Data Choices
- Ask what personal information this site maintains about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information in site-controlled records.
- Request deletion when the information is no longer needed and no legal reason requires retention.
- Opt out of certain processing where applicable technology or law allows it.
Changes to This Notice
This Privacy Notice may be revised as site features, vendors, advertising practices, or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised text.