Maryland Judiciary

Overview

The Maryland Judiciary is the judicial branch of the State of Maryland, responsible for managing civil and criminal legal matters. It operates a four-tiered court system that includes the District Court, Circuit Courts, Court of Special Appeals, and Court of Appeals, each serving distinct functions and jurisdictions.

The District Court handles minor civil and criminal cases, while Circuit Courts address more serious matters, including family law and appeals from the District Court. The Court of Special Appeals reviews decisions from trial courts, and the Court of Appeals is the highest court, resolving significant legal questions. Additionally, the Orphans’ Court specializes in wills and probate matters. The Judiciary provides judicial services, public access to court records, educational materials, and a variety of online services for Maryland residents and legal professionals, upholding the rule of law and access to justice.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 410-260-3540
• Website: mdcourts.gov
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/maryland-judiciary

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• administration of justice
• judicial transparency initiatives
• electronic filing
• court procedural guides
• criminal cases
• court system case tracking
• probate
• court case search
• probate case management
• court case information system
• legislative bodies
• court system
• court system digital services
• court record digitalization
• court opinion archives
• court access
• court services
• court case data
• public access
• appellate court reviews
• court system technology
• family law
• legal assistance
• civil cases
• innovation
• online case search
• public legal education
• case search
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• court technology
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• services
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• legal services
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• trial court proceedings
• legal documentation
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• court forms download
• judicial transparency
• legal resources
• court education programs
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• court data management
• court case access portal
• court record access
• case management
• court case record system
• continuing education
• court opinion publication
• government
• trial courts
• court opinion database
• court opinions online
• public legal resources
• digital docket
• court system modernization
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• court forms
• court records
• court opinions
• court administration
• mediation
• alternative dispute resolution
• traffic violations
• appeals
• jury service
• child custody
• domestic violence
• judicial ethics
• legal help
• public records
• wills and estates
• e-filing
• judicial selection
• community mediation
• settlement conference
• remote hearings
• judicial council
• judicial vacancies
• people's law library
• law librarian
• pro bono services
• employment law
• tenant rights
• small claims court
• problem-solving courts
• expungement
• child abuse
• guardianship
• court appointed attorneys
• bar associations
• legal aid
• negotiation
• conflict resolution
• judiciary administration
• legal process
• grievance commission
• judicial disabilities
• client protection fund
• mediator training
• court help centers
• education management
• education

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Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches