These files are for employees of the Probation Department of the Supreme Bench who were deceased, chose not to transfer to the State Division of Parole and Probation, or had left the employ of the Probation Department prior to 1973. The reason for those employees who left the Probation Department prior to 1973 were voluntary resignation or dismissal. The personnel files contain applications for employment, letters of recommendation, entry tickets, identification cards, tes.t results, college transcripts, attendance records, evaluations, signed loyalty oaths, letters of resignation or termination, exit interviews and evaluations, etc.

A container list that serves as as name index to these records is available at the Baltimore City Archives. The use of the records is restricted until 2024.