Maryland Judiciary
Recent News About Maryland Judiciary
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Maryland courts celebrate National Adoption Day with special events
Judges in Maryland's Circuit Courts are set to oversee adoption celebrations in the days leading up to National Adoption Day on November 21, 2015. -
Baltimore court expands veterans treatment docket to meet growing demand
The District Court in Baltimore City is expanding its Veterans Treatment Docket to accommodate more veterans. -
Judges join students in classroom for Civics and Law Academy
Maryland judges and legal professionals will engage with students from James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury during the Civics and Law Academy on November 12, 2015. -
Maryland expands self-help legal services for civil cases statewide
The Maryland Judiciary has announced an expansion of its free self-help services for individuals representing themselves in civil cases within the state's trial courts. -
New judges appointed for Fourth Judicial Circuit and Allegany County
Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera has announced the appointment of two new administrative judges. -
Baltimore court launches new docket focused on veterans' rehabilitation
The District Court in Baltimore City is set to launch its first Veterans Treatment Docket on October 13, 2015. -
Baltimore court schedules pre-trial hearings in high-profile case
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City will hold pre-trial motion hearings in the case of State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson, Edward Nero, Garrett Miller, Brian Rice, Alicia White, and William Porter. -
Kent County District Court expands courtroom availability starting November
Beginning November 16, 2015, the District Court in Kent County will expand its courtroom hours to three days a week. -
Maryland court sets new trial dates for six defendants
New trial dates have been established for the case of State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson, Edward Nero, Garrett Miller, Brian Rice, Alicia White, and William Porter. -
Hearing scheduled in Baltimore for State v. Goodson et al
A scheduling hearing for the case of State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson, Edward Nero, Garrett Miller, Brian Rice, Alicia White, and William Porter is set to take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. -
Maryland judiciary invites students for bookmark art contest promoting peace
Young artists in Maryland are being called upon to contribute to the promotion of peacemaking through the Maryland Judiciary’s 10th annual Conflict Resolution Day Student Bookmark Art Contest. -
Judge Bonnie G. Schneider named administrative judge for Upper Eastern Shore
Cecil County District Judge Bonnie G. Schneider has been appointed as the administrative judge for District 3, covering Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot counties. -
Maryland court schedules pre-trial motions for high-profile case
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is set to hold pre-trial motion hearings in the case of State of Maryland v. Caesar Goodson, Edward Nero, Garrett Miller, Brian Rice, Alicia White, and William Porter. -
Maryland Judiciary expands electronic case filing in Anne Arundel County
Beginning August 3, 2015, attorneys in Anne Arundel County will file criminal and traffic cases online as part of the Maryland Judiciary's expansion of its Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) initiative. -
S. James Sarbanes named new administrative judge for Wicomico County
Circuit Judge S. James Sarbanes has been appointed as the administrative judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, starting October 1, 2015. -
Maryland Judiciary warns public about new court case and warrant scam
The Maryland Judiciary has issued a warning about new scams involving telephone and email communications. -
Maryland revises rules on court cost waivers for those unable to pay
Effective July 1, Maryland introduced new rules allowing for the waiving of prepayment of court costs in civil cases for individuals unable to afford them. -
Maryland judiciary updates rules for better access to interpreters
The Maryland Judiciary has implemented two modifications to the Maryland Rules, aimed at enhancing court access for individuals with limited English proficiency or those requiring accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Maryland Judiciary alerts public about new jury duty telephone scam
The Maryland Judiciary has issued a warning about a new telephone scam targeting residents in southern Maryland, which may also be occurring elsewhere in the state. -
Maryland introduces uniform subpoena form accessible statewide
On July 1, 2015, Maryland will implement a new uniform subpoena form that will be used statewide.