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Baltimore court celebrates Veterans Treatment Court's seventh anniversary
The District Court in Baltimore City is set to commemorate Veterans Day and the seventh anniversary of its Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) with a luncheon and program. -
Maryland Judiciary schedules public hearing on judicial selection process
The Maryland Judiciary has announced a public hearing scheduled for Monday, November 28, from 1-4 p.m., focusing on the processes of judicial selection and retention within the state. -
Shaem C.P. Spencer appointed district administrative judge for Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel District Court Judge Shaem C.P. Spencer has been appointed as the administrative judge for District 7 of the District Court of Maryland, covering Anne Arundel County. -
Judge Daneeka Varner Cotton appointed county administrative judge in Prince George's County
Court of Appeals of Maryland Chief Judge Matthew J. Fader has appointed Judge Daneeka Varner Cotton as the county administrative judge for the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. -
Portrait unveiled for retired Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera
The Court of Appeals of Maryland held a ceremony on September 22, 2022, to unveil the portrait of retired Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera. -
Adnan Syed motion hearing scheduled at Baltimore City Circuit Court
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is set to hold a hearing on the Motion to Vacate Judgment in the case of State of Maryland v. Adnan Syed, with case numbers 199103042, 43, 44, 45, and 46. -
Maryland Judiciary invites student entries for annual bookmark art contest
The Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) is calling on students to contribute to peacemaking efforts through art. -
Rockville courts to close early due to local events affecting traffic
Both the Circuit Court and District Court in Rockville, Maryland, will close early on Thursday, August 25. -
Maryland Judiciary introduces electronic rent filing pilot program
On June 6, 2022, the District Court in Baltimore County initiated an E-rent Pilot Program. -
Courting Art awards $20K scholarships to seven talented students
Members of the Maryland Judiciary, including District Court of Maryland Chief Judge John P. Morrissey and Administrative Judge Halee F. Weinstein, joined Baltimore City Public Schools to honor participants in the seventh annual Courting Art... -
Courting Art contest to award $20K scholarships to talented student artists
The District Court in Baltimore City is set to reveal the artwork of 17 student finalists at the seventh annual Courting Art Baltimore awards reception. -
Washington County opens new court help center in Hagerstown
Members of the Maryland Judiciary, alongside representatives from the Washington County Board of County Commissioners and the Maryland Center for Legal Assistance, gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a new court help center in Hagerstown. -
Maryland celebrates National Drug Court Month with events and graduations
Maryland courts are set to honor National Drug Court Month this May by hosting graduations and events recognizing the efforts of participants in drug court programs. -
Washington County court opens new help center offering free legal assistance
The Circuit Court for Washington County is set to open its new Help Center on Friday, May 6, in Hagerstown. -
Geoffrey G. Hengerer named district administrative judge for Baltimore City
Baltimore City District Court Judge Geoffrey G. Hengerer has been appointed as the administrative judge for District 1 (Baltimore City) of the District Court of Maryland. -
Maryland judiciary welcomes new leadership with Judge Fader's appointment
Today, Chief Judge Joseph M. Getty released a statement regarding the appointment of Judge Matthew J. Fader as the new chief judge of the Court of Appeals in Maryland. -
Maryland Court affirms election dates; primary set for July 19
The Court of Appeals of Maryland has affirmed the recommendations presented in Special Magistrate Alan M. Wilner’s Report regarding the 2022 Legislative Districting of the State. -
Maryland Court issues new schedule for legislative districting case
Today, the Court of Appeals of Maryland announced a new scheduling order in the case concerning the 2022 legislative districting of the state. -
Maryland court schedules oral arguments in congressional districting cases
The Court of Appeals of Maryland has announced a scheduling order for the briefing and oral arguments in two congressional districting cases. -
Maryland Judiciary adopts post-pandemic judicial operation recommendations
The Maryland Judiciary has accepted a series of recommendations from the Joint Subcommittee on Post COVID-19 Judicial Operations.