Maryland Judiciary
Recent News About Maryland Judiciary
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Maryland court issues new guidelines for juvenile cases during COVID-19
On April 13, 2020, Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera issued an administrative order for circuit courts functioning as juvenile courts in the state. -
Maryland court employee tests positive for COVID-19; courthouses temporarily closed
An employee from the District Court of Maryland in Prince George’s County has tested positive for COVID-19. -
Maryland Judiciary issues new orders affecting court operations amid COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Maryland Judiciary has issued two new orders and revised an existing order to further restrict court operations. -
Maryland courts extend closures through May amid pandemic
Maryland state courts will remain closed to the public through May 1, 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis. -
Maryland judiciary reports first COVID-19 case among employees
An employee at the District Court of Maryland in Howard County has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first confirmed case within the Maryland Judiciary. -
Maryland halts foreclosure and eviction processes amid COVID-19
Effective March 18, 2020, a new administrative order in Maryland has halted the foreclosure of residential properties and the rights of redemption for tax sales during the COVID-19 public health emergency. -
Maryland courts limit staffing amid COVID-19 crisis
Effective March 17, 2020, Maryland state courts will require only essential employees to report to courthouse locations and court offices. -
Maryland judiciary implements COVID-19 measures including jury trial suspension
The Maryland Judiciary is actively working to safeguard the health of both the public and its employees as the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases rise in the state. -
Maryland courts remain open amid ongoing COVID-19 monitoring
The Maryland Judiciary is actively observing the developments concerning the coronavirus, COVID-19. -
Maryland strengthens rules for protecting individuals under guardianship
Recent amendments to the Maryland Rules of Procedure, effective from the start of this year, aim to enhance protections for individuals under guardianship. -
Charles County welcomes new circuit administrative judge H. James West
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has appointed Judge H. James West as the new county administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Charles County, effective February 21, 2020. -
Washington County reduces trial jury service duration
The Circuit Court for Washington County has announced a reduction in the duration of trial jury service from one month to one week. -
Maryland Judiciary honors young artists in annual conflict resolution art contest
The Maryland Judiciary recently celebrated the winners of its 14th Annual Conflict Resolution Day Bookmark Art Contest. -
Towson courthouse relocates temporarily for HVAC repairs
The Towson District Courthouse in Baltimore County, Maryland, will temporarily relocate due to necessary HVAC system repairs. -
Baltimore Veterans Treatment Court celebrates fourth anniversary with graduation ceremony
Veterans in Baltimore City will be recognized by the Baltimore City District Court for completing the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program. -
Maryland honors Thurgood Marshall with state law library renaming
Maryland's public law library has been renamed in honor of Thurgood Marshall, a Maryland native and the first African-American justice on the United States Supreme Court. -
Hearing scheduled for State of Maryland v. Jarrod Warren Ramos on October 28
A hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 28, 2019, in the case of State of Maryland v. Jarrod Warren Ramos. -
Maryland v. Ramos: Jury selection begins; media guidelines outlined
Jury selection and trial proceedings for the case of State of Maryland v. Jarrod Warren Ramos are set to begin shortly. -
Court program educates Anne Arundel students on legal consequences
Approximately 100 students from Glen Burnie, Meade, and Southern high schools in Anne Arundel County will participate in the "Schools in the Court" program. -
Baltimore court re-entry project celebrates seventh graduating class
Approximately 30 participants will be recognized for completing the Baltimore City District Court Re-Entry Project (DCREP) on Monday, October 21.